HC Deb 28 August 1889 vol 340 c819

Motion made and Question proposed, "That the House, at its rising, do adjourn until 12 o'clock on Friday."— (Mr. Secretary Jackson.)

DR. CLARK (Caithness)

I have seen it reported that the so-called official statement of the grounds for the Home Secretary's decision in the May brick case was not accurate, and I wish to know whether that is so or not?

MR. J. G. TALBOT (Oxford University)

I understand that demonstrations are being made in Wales against the collection of tithes, and notices have been put up threatening violence and the visits of Captain Moonlight. I wish to know whether the Government will take measures to maintain order?

MR. MATTHEWS

I have no official information about the alleged tithe disturbances; but I shall continue, as hitherto, to afford the utmost possible protection to those who are simply carrying out the law. I am not quite sure to what report the hon. Member for Caithness opposite alludes. I have seen in most of the papers a statement of the supposed grounds of my decision, with which I find no fault; as far as I observe it is quite accurate.

Question put, and agreed to.

House adjourned at Eight o'clock.