§ MR. W. H. SMITHI cannot, of course, object to the postponement which the right hon. Gentleman proposes with regard to the discussion of the naval affairs of the country. But I think it would be convenient if some indicatio could be made as to whether any additional Vote will be required before the Ways and Means Bill passes through this House, or a further stage is taken. It would also be convenient if the House could be informed what the course of Business will be during the present week.
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)In answer to the first Question of the right hon. Gentleman, we shall not propose during the present Sittings—that is, before Christmas—to take any further Votes in Supply; while, with regard to the second Question, we shall propose to take the second reading of the Income Tax Bill, and also the second reading of the Appropriation Bill, assuming that leave is given to-day to introduce that Bill, after the Report of the Committee of Supply. We propose on Saturday to take the Committee stage of the Appropriation Bill, and we propose to ask the House to meet on that day for that purpose only, and on Monday we propose to take the third reading.
§ SIR JOSEPH PEASEWhat will be taken on Tuesday with special reference to the Bill brought in by the hon. Member for Stoke (Mr. Woodall)?
MR. GLADSTONEI am reluctant to give a positive answer to that Question at the present time, because circumstances may arise in the course of a day or two which may have an important bearing on the Business of the House. I would, therefore, rather postpone my answer; but I will say that we do not entirely abandon the idea that the House might be disposed to adjourn for a time on Monday, if the state of Business will allow.