HC Deb 31 August 1893 vol 16 cc1584-5
SIR E. TEMPLE (Surrey, Kingston)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he intends to take up the Saturdays 9th and 16th September for Supply, or whether Members may reckon on having those days free?

*SIR C. W. DILKE (Gloucester, Forest of Dean)

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what course the Government propose to take in regard to Friday nights?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. E. GLADSTONE,) Edinburgh, Midlothian

As to the arrangements of the Business of the House during the close of the Session, I think it would be convenient that I should state consecutively, at the proper time, the entire arrangements that we should advise the House to adopt. Therefore, either to-night or to-morrow, I hope to give notice of the terms of a Resolution to be moved on Monday next, and in which the whole of the particulars will be set forth. in the meantime, I may state that the Government have so far considered the position of the House that, they have determined, at the close of Supply, that they will advise the House to adjourn till Thursday, November 2, for the propose of then proceeding with Business.

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

The right hon. Gentleman has told us the fact and date of the Autumn Session. Will he supplement that by a statement as to the nature of the Business to be then proceeded with?

MR. W. E. GLADSTONE

I said I would give notice of the Resolution for Monday, thinking that would be a good opportunity for giving particulars.