DR. CAMERONI wish to ask the Prime Minister, Whether there is any 1316 chance of his moving the adjournment at the Evening Sitting? The right hon. Gentleman was good enough to say that he would consider the matter; and I beg, therefore, to ask him whether he can give any hope of a change in his previously announced intention?
MR. GLADSTONEI think I mentioned on a previous occasion what is in our power in this matter. My hon. Friend relies, I think, on the precedent which occurred at Easter last; but I am afraid it will be of no avail to him, because at Easter the adjournment was moved at 9 o'clock, and, of course, on the adjournment there arose discussions of all miscellaneous questions that any Member was disposed to raise. I doubt very much whether, under present circumstances, it is in our power to take the course suggested by my hon. Friend; and therefore I think the best course — indeed, I think I am pledged to the House—to take is the usual course. At the same time, I cannot help saying that I regret extremely that my hon. Friend will not have an opportunity to-morrow night of calling attention to a question which is certainly somewhat urgent; and I hope that some arrangement may be come to by which there may be a discussion on the subject during the present Session.