HC Deb 14 July 1885 vol 299 c664
MR. HOPWOOD

asked, If it was the intention of the Government to proceed with the Criminal Law Amendment Bill that night?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH)

No, we cannot proceed with that tonight. It had been our intention to take the Medical Relief Bill immediately after Supply, and to report Progress early for the purpose; but, as the House is no doubt aware, we have been disappointed in that intention by what passed during the early hours of this morning, and it cannot be taken till Thursday. I stated yesterday that it was not our intention to take the Criminal Law Amendment Bill tonight.

MR. JAMES STUART

asked what day the Criminal Law Amendment Bill was likely to come on; and on what day the Government Amendments were likely to be placed on the Paper?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I am afraid I cannot answer the first Question. The Amendments will be placed on the Paper in ample time to allow them to be considered by the House.

MR. HOPWOOD

And the country?