HC Deb 30 August 1886 vol 308 c797
MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W., and Sligo, S.)

asked, Whether the Attorney General for Ireland proposed to take the second reading of the Disturbances at Belfast Inquiry Bill to-night? If so, at what hour?

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. HOLMES) (Dublin University)

said, he would proceed with the Bill if it was reached at a reasonable time. Of course, that would depend on the course of the debate.

MR. SEXTON

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman be good enough to indicate what he thinks reasonable time?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Lord RANDOLPH CHURCHILL) (Paddington, S.)

The hon. Member must be aware that there is a Notice of opposition to the Bill; therefore it cannot come on after half-past 12. If, as I hope, the debate on the Address should conclude to-night at a reasonable hour, then my right hon. and learned Friend will proceed with the Bill.