HC Deb 20 February 1885 vol 294 cc931-2
SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman, whether he can now state to the House what arrangements he proposes for Business next week?

MR. GLADSTONE

There is no doubt that the latest of the Papers with respect to Egypt, of which I have spoken, will be in the hands of Members tomorrow. I understood the right hon. Gentleman said he would prefer to have Monday, if that could be arranged, for the purpose of bringing forward the Motion he is about to propose. To that arrangement we shall cheerfully make ourselves a party. Therefore, unless he should prefer a later day, in which case we shall endeavour to meet his views, it may be understood that the Motion will be proceeded with on Monday.

SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE

In reply to the right hon. Gentleman, I beg to intimate that I shall be prepared to proceed with the Motion on Monday.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

asked whether it was the intention of the Government to proceed with the discussion of the Motion on Tuesday, to the detriment of the interests of private Members?

MR. GLADSTONE

I hope, considering the nature of the case, the House will be disposed to proceed with the Motion on Tuesday. It is the usual, perhaps the invariable, custom to continue such discussions from day to day.

MR. ONSLOW

asked whether it was intended that the Under Secretary of State for India should bring forward his Motion with regard to the employment of Indian troops on the same day?

MR. GLADSTONE

No. I think, upon consideration, it is evident that that Motion must stand over until the policy with which it is connected has been discussed.