§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYPerhaps it will be for the convenience of the House if I state that, at the earliest opportunity, I shall move an Amendment with regard to the business of the House, the general effect of which will be to confine the labours of this Session to Government business, and to abrogate for that purpose the Twelve o'clock rule.
§ * SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucester,) Forest of DeanAsked whether the Motion would be similar to the Motion of 1892, stopping the introduction of Bills.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYsaid that it would.
§ Dr. TANNERDoes the right hon. Gentleman say that it will be within our competence to try and prevent the murder of any more Missionaries in China? [Cries of "Order."]
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY,in reply to a further question by Mr. T. M. HEALY, said: There will 70 be no attempt on the part of the Government to force through the House controversial Government Bills. There may, however, be one or two departmental measures which, if the House does not object, could be taken. ["Hear, hear!"]
§ Dr. TANNERWhat about the Irish Land Bill—T. W. Russell's Bill? [Cries of "Order."]