SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE (EXEMPTION FROM THE STANDING ORDER).

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MR. ASQUITH

gave notice that at the next Sitting the Chancellor of the Exchequer would move— That the proceedings on the Mines (Eight Hours) Bill, if under discussion at Twelve o'clock this night, be not interrupted under the provisions of the Standing Order Sittings of the House.

MR. TOMLINSON

asked, was it intended to prolong the Sitting to a late hour?

MR. ASQUITH

earnestly hoped there would be no necessity for that.

House adjourned at a quarter before One o'clock.