HC Deb 06 May 1890 vol 344 c306

Order for Committee read.

MR. F. S. STEVENSON

As the measure is one in which hon. Members representing agricultural constituencies take considerable interest, I should be glad if Her Majesty's Government would give the House some assurance that it will be definitely proceeded with on a given day.

DR. TANNER

Last night we understood from the First Lord of the Treasury that this Bill would be taken as the first Order to-day.

*MR. W. H. SMITH

No.

DR. TANNER

I must ask the Government to give us some definite assurance which will really conduce to the progress of business.

MR. J. COLLINGS

May I ask the Government, looking at the urgency of the Allotments Bill and the slow progress we are making with it, whether they will continue it on an early day?

Committee deferred till Thursday.