HC Deb 16 April 1889 vol 335 cc656-7

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the Administration of the Department of the Woods and Forests and Land Revenues of the Crown."—(Mr. Jackson.)

DR. CAMERON, (Glasgow College)

This is a matter which concerns a great number of Scotch Members, and the hon. Gentleman will remember that a promise was made in respect of certain Scotch fishing rights, and I would suggest that the Motion should be withdrawn for the present.

MR. JACKSON

The question to which the hon. Member alludes is included in the terms of the reference, and the names of the latter will be given afterwards.

MR. BUCHANAN

I think we are hardly being treated fairly by the hon. Gentleman the Secretary to the Treasury in having this Motion put upon the Paper on the last day before the House rises.

MR. JACKSON

Very well; I will postpone it. With the permission of the House I ask leave to withdraw the Motion.

Motion by leave withdrawn.