§ MR. CHANNING (Northampton, E.)asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether, considering that more than two hours of the working time of this House was occupied by the six Divisions taken on Tuesday night last, and also that in two of those Divisions the minority numbered less than one-sixth of the majority, he will make it one of the subjects to be considered by the Select Committee on Procedure; and, whether by amendment of Standing Order 187A, or by other methods, the time of the House may be further economised in arriving at its decisions?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir WILLIAM HARCOURT) (Derby)Yes, Sir; the subject will come before the Select Committee on Procedure.