HC Deb 20 August 1894 vol 29 c124

Order read for Report of Supply [17th August.]

MR. SEXTON

I move that that Order be taken now.

MR. SPEAKER

The Report must be handed in before it can be considered, but no such Report has been submitted. The House cannot force the Government to take the Order if they do not wish to take it. A formal proceeding has to be taken before the Report can be taken. The Government are masters of the situation, and they can do as they please.

MR. SEXTON

I beg to thank you, Sir. We shall do as we please to-night.

Report deferred till To-morrow.