HC Deb 13 July 1887 vol 317 cc709-10

In reply to Mr. CHILDERS (Edinburgh, S.),

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

said, he would probably be able to state to-morrow or Friday on what day the consideration of the Coal Mines Regulation Bill could be resumed.

MR MASON (Lanark, Mid)

said, he thought it would be satisfactory if the Bill were not taken this week.

MR W. H. SMITH

said, he thought there was no prospect of its being taken this week.

MR. FENWICK (Northumberland, Wansbeok)

said, as there was an impression that the Home Secretary was re-casting some of the clauses, he should like to know whether the House would have an opportunity of considering them before the Bill was resumed?

Mr. W. H. SMITH

said, he was not aware that there was any foundation for the statement; but he would inquire.

House adjourned at five minutes before Six o'clock.