HC Deb 02 June 1890 vol 344 cc1749-50
MR. J. E. ELLIS (Nottingham, Rushcliffe)

I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, when moving the Second Reading of the Savings Banks Bill, ho will give the names of the persons to be appointed under the First Schedule?

*THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN,) St. George's, Hanover Square

I will ask the House to read the Bill a second time, and then, before going into Committee, I will announce the names I propose to insert in the Schedule. I believe that course is in accordance with the usual practice of the House.

*MR. J. E. ELLIS

Would the right hon. Gentleman give the names the same evening as that on which the Bill is read a second time?

*MR. GOSCHEN

The names will be given before the Bill goes into Committee, soon after the Second Reading.

*MR. J. E. ELLIS

The same evening?

*MR. GOSCHEN

I cannot undertake to say that.

*MR. J. E. ELLIS

I presume; the right hon. Gentleman will not take the Second Reading to-night?

*MR. GOSCHEN

I hope the House will assent to the Second Reading tonight, as the Bill is one I should like to get before the Committee as soon as possible. Unless there be any general objection on the part of hon. Members, I shall take the Second Reading to-night. I certainly shall not ask the House to interrupt the ordinary course of business at an early hour in order to take the Bill.