HC Deb 26 January 1891 vol 349 c1029
MR. H. GARDNER

May I ask the President of the Board of Trade when the terms of the Reference to the proposed Commission on Tithe Rent-charge will be put upon the Paper? The First Lord of the Treasury has stated that the proposed Commission has nothing to do with the present Bill; but I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that the terms of the Reference will have a considerable effect on the action of hon. Members on this side of the House.

SIR M. HICKS BEACH

I am sorry to hear that, for I entirely agree with my right hon. Friend's statement that the Commission has nothing to do with the present Bill. I am not able now to give the hon. Gentleman the information he desires, but I hope to be able to do so on Thursday next.