§ MR. J. A. PEASE (Northumberland, Tyneside)I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether at least a week's notice will be given the House, in the event of facilities being at the disposal of the Government for the House pronouncing a judgment on the Mines (Eight Hours) Bill?
§ SIR W. HARCOURTI will endeavour to give the best notice I can, but I 807 cannot bind myself to any particular time.
§ MR. J. A. PEASEI hope that the right hon. Gentleman will not spring the Bill on the House in view of the number of pairs that are absent. Many hon. Members now paired wish to take part in the discussion of this Bill, which is of a non-political character.
§ SIR W. HARCOURTIt is not within my province to meddle with the delicate question of pairs. I agree that it would be most improper to take the Bill without notice, and I will take care to see that notice is given.
§ MR. PAULTON (Durham, Bishops Auckland)Is it intended to take the Bill before or after Supply?
§ SIR W. HARCOURTBefore Supply.