HC Deb 18 August 1887 vol 319 cc1062-3

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—(Mr. Jackson.)

MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)

May I ask, Mr. Speaker, as a matter of procedure, whether it is usual, in an important Bill like the Land Bill, that the reasons for disagreeing with the Lords should be presented to the House before the House rises? Can that be done, or do the Government intend to draw up reasons, and send them to the Lords without informing the House?

MR. SPEAKER

They will be reported when the House next meets.

MR. T. M. HEALY

Then is it intended to waste another clay over this important Bill which it is so essential to pass?

After a pause,

MR. CONYBEARE

May I ask, Mr. Speaker, is there any Question before the House?

MR. SPEAKER

It is not unusual to wait a few minutes for the Report of a Committee; it has often been done before.

Quesion put.

The House divided:—Ayes 64; Noes 48: Majority 16.—(Div. List, No. 404.)

House adjourned accordingly at ten minutes after Three o'clock.