§ MR. PARNELLasked the Solicitor General for Ireland, Whether he would explain to the House the cause of the delay that had taken place in the summoning of the Labourers' Committee, in view of the fact that it was nearly a week since it was appointed?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)said, he was very anxious to facilitate the matter; but he was not in a position to give any explanation.
§ MR. PARNELLWill the hon. and learned Gentleman kindly say when the Committee will be summoned?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IERLAND (Mr. WALKER)If it rested with me there would not be any delay.
§ MR. PARNELLIn view of the very unsatisfactory reply given to the Question by the hon. and learned Gentleman, I will call attention to the unusual delay in this matter. I shall call attention to it on going into Committee of Supply to-morrow.
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)I will take steps so far as in me lies to have the Committee summoned for Monday.
§ MR. PARNELLIn making that statement, has the hon. and learned Gentleman considered the probability that on Monday this House will not be sitting, owing to the disposal of all Business necessary for it to transact?
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)I believe it will be sitting.