§ On the Motion for adjournment—
§ MR. SEXTONI beg to ask the; right hon. Gentleman the Chief Secretary for Ireland if there is any particular reason why he has further postponed the introduction of the Land Purchase (Ireland) Bill, which has been on the Paper for some time, until Monday next; and whether he intends to introduce the Bill on that day?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe Bill referred to by the hon. Member is an important Bill, and certainly will not be introduced on any night on which it cannot be made the chief business. It cannot be introduced on Monday next. The Government have been given to understand that it would not be convenient to Irish Members that any important Irish measures should be taken this week.
§ MR. SEXTONWill the right hon. Gentleman allow me to ask him whether he intends to name an early day for the introduction of the measure?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe Land Purchase Bill is the first' important Bill which the Government have set down for this Session, and it will be introduced as soon as the exigencies of public business will permit.
§ House adjourned at ten minutes after Twelve o'clock.