§ SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTEI wish to ask the Prime Minister, with reference to the statement he has made as to the communication which he intends to make to the House on Monday, will 824 it be made in such form as to enable observations to be made upon it if necessary?
MR. GLADSTONECertainly, Sir. It is my intention to make a short explanation in laying Papers on the Table on Monday; and I shall take care that it shall be made in such a way as to enable observations to be made, in so far as occasion shall arise.
§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACHMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman when the Papers to which he alludes, and which he intends to present on Monday, will be in our hands?