HC Deb 21 April 1893 vol 11 cc910-1
MR. HENEAGE (Great Grimsby)

I beg to ask whether the right hon. Gentleman can give us any further information as to the business—whether the Registration Bill or the Parish Councils Bill will be proceeded with next week? There are so many Government Bills now on the Orders that—[Cries of "Order!"]

MR. W. E. GLADSTONE

I mentioned yesterday that the Budget would be taken on Monday, and, of course, questions connected with the Budget may influence our resolution with regard to other matters. We shall take next the Second Reading of the Employers' Liability Bill, and then will come to the Second Reading of the Registration Bill. The residue of the time before going into Committee on the Bill for the better Government of Ireland we propose to devote to Supply. Of course, in the Registration Bill I include the Scotch with the English.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR (Manchester, E.)

Then, with reference to the time between the Second Reading—which I hope will conclude to-night at a reasonable hour—and the Committee stage, can the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea as to the length of that time?

MR. W. E. GLADSTONE

; I propose to go into Committee on Thursday, May 4.

MR. GOSCHEN (St. George's, Hanover Square)

May I ask, in ease the Debate on the Budget Resolutions should, as sometimes happens, be adjourned at a somewhat early hour, to be continued on another day under more favourable circumstances—until the printed statement is before us—what business will be taken then?

MR. W. E. GLADSTONE

The Railway Servants Bill first; but no Bill of great importance or difficulty will be taken. In the hope that the Debate may be terminated at an early hour, I hope the House may be inclined to go on with the Resolutions on Thursday, but I do not ask for any decision.

*SIR J. LUBBOCK (London University)

When will the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill be brought in and carried forward, as at present taxes are being collected without Parliamentary authority '?

MR. W. E. GLADSTONE

The Customs and Inland Revenue Bill will be introduced immediately after the Budget, and forthwith proceeded with.