HC Deb 31 July 1891 vol 356 cc943-4
MR. SEXTON

I wish to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he considers that the general despatch of business will be facilitated by putting Report of Supply down before the Training Colleges (Ireland) Bill?

MR. LEA

Are we to understand that the Training Colleges Bill will not be taken to-night?

MR. GOSCHEN

No; it will not be taken to-night. In reply to the hon. Member for West Belfast I may point out that Report of Supply does not usually take much time, and it is essential we should get it this week, if the Prorogation is to take place next week.

MR. SEXTON

Has it not occurred to the right hon. Gentleman as an old Parliamentary hand that advantage might be taken to discuss Report of Supply at great length, simply to prevent the Training Colleges Bill being reached?

MR. GOSCHEN

It has occurred to me that there might be a lengthy discussion under such circumstances, but on the other hand, if the Training Colleges Bill were taken first, Report of Supply might be thrown over to next week, and there would be some reason to complain that the Session is being unduly prolonged.

MR. LEA

Is there any intention of taking the Coinage Bill to-morrow?

MR. GOSCHEN

Yes, Sir; if there is time. It will come on after the Training Colleges Bill.

MR. E. ROBERTSON

Does the President of the Board of Agriculture intend to take the Markets and Fairs Bill?

MR. CHAPLIN

If possible.