§ *MR. W. H. SMITHPerhaps it may be convenient to the House that I should state that we propose to resume Committee of Supply on Thursday, taking first the Vote for the Submarine Telegraph Service, which is the new Service 886 rendered necessary by the Government's assumption of the telegraphic communication between England and the Continent. After that we propose to go on with the Civil Service Estimates in their order as they stand, and at 10 o'clock to take the National Debt Conversion Bill.
§ SIR W. LAWSON (Cockermouth)When does the right hon. Gentleman propose to resume the discussion on the Naval Vote?
§ *MR. W. H. SMITHOn Monday next. We are under an engagement, and are bound to take Supply on Thursday.
§ MR. SEXTONDo the Government intend to take the Committee stage of the Army Annual Bill to-night?
§ *MR. W. H. SMITHMy right hon. Friend is not in his place, and I am not able to give an answer to that question. The Committee stage of the Army Annual Bill is usually formal, but if there are any notices on the Paper, no doubt some time will be given to their consideration.
§ MR. SEXTONI have notice of an Amendment on the Paper.
§ *MR. W. H. SMITHIt will be taken on Thursday then.
§ Resolutions to be reported upon Thursday.
§ Committee also report Progress; to sit again To-morrow.