§ SIR STAF FORD NORTHCOTEasked, Whether it was the intention of the Government to proceed with the National Debt (Conversion of Stock) Bill that night; and what would be the order of Business after the holidays?
MR. GLADSTONEWe shall proceed with the Representation of the People Bill in Committee this evening, and will move that Progress be reported in fair time to take the National Debt (Conversion of Stock) Bill. The right hon. Gentleman is aware of the arrangements for to-morrow. On the re-assembling of the House on Thursday after the holidays Supply will be taken; and at 2 o'clock on Friday we propose to resume the Committee on the Representation of the People Bill.