§ In reply to Mr. BROADHURST, (Nottingham, W.),
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)said: The Government received proposals with regard to this Bill from hon. Gentlemen who are associated with the hon. Member for Nottingham only 48 hours ago. These proposals are of an important character, and they have been most carefully considered by the Government; but no final decision has been arrived at with regard to them. I hope such a decision may be taken in the course of the evening, and then we shall proceed with the Bill to-morrow as the first Order, in the hope and belief that it may be disposed of rapidly, and that the House will afterwards be able to proceed with the Irish Estimates.