§ MR. SCHWANN (Manchester, N.)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he proposed to take the Excise Duties (Local Purposes) Bill?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square), in reply, said, he had answered a Question on this subject two days ago. He proposed to take the Bill in a week or, probably, a fortnight from now.
§ MR. CAUSTON (Southwark, W.)asked, whether the Bill would be the first Order when taken?
§ MR. GOSCHENsaid, he could not make any pledge on that point at present.