§ MR. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.No doubt the Chancellor of the Exchequer has noticed the considerable number of questions which have appeared on the Paper dealing with the action, or rather inaction, of the Executive Government in Ireland, and I wish to ask him whether he does not think it would be for the convenience of the House and conduce to the rapid conduct of business if, when next putting down Supply, he will arrange that the Chief Secretary's Vote shall be the first Vote taken? These questions can then be discussed in a regular manner, without resorting to any expedient outside ordinary discussion.
§ SIR W. HARCOURTlam willing to consider the right hon. Gentleman's suggestion, although I am not sure that the interjection of an Irish discussion would facilitate the progress of the Finance Bill.