§ MR. CUNINGHAME GRAHAM (Lanark, N. W.)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if he contemplates giving further facilities for the discussion of the Eight Hours Question; and, if so, when?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH,) Strand, WestminsterI freely recognise the importance of the subject, and I am anxious that it should be fully discussed; but I observe that the hon. Member has a Motion relating to this subject down on the Paper for March 18th, and that a Bill is also down for March 26th. Under those circumstances I am unable to give any pledge on a subject so far in advance.
§ MR. C. GRAHAMCan the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope of a day being given for the discussion of the Eight Hours Bill?
§ MR. W. H. SMITHIt is obviously impossible at this moment to give any undertaking of the kind.