HC Deb 07 August 1896 vol 44 cc113-4
SIR W. HARCOURT

With reference to the Motion which the right hon. Gentleman has been good enough to put down as the second Order of the day, I find on examination that the matter is of great importance to the Imperial Finance, and I hope the right hon. Gentleman will not bring it on later than 11 o'clock.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I should be glad to meet the wishes of the right hon. Gentleman, and I hope he will do his best to help the Government to get through as many Votes as possible before that hour.

SIR E. ASIIMEAD-BARTLETT (Sheffield, Ecclesall)

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he is going to take the Colonial Vote to-night or to-morrow?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I think there are other Votes which precede the Colonial Vote. I hope there will be time to discuss all the Votes.

SIR E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT

My question was whether the right hon. Gentleman was going to take the Colonial Vote to-night or to-morrow?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I do not propose to take any Votes to-morrow. With regard to to-morrow the first Order of the day will of course be the West Highland Railway Guarantee Bill, and after that I propose to put down Measures which I hope will be regarded as uncontroversial.

MR. MCLEOD

I think only one night has been given to the Scotch Votes. I should be glad to know when the remainder will be taken.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I hope we may get through the very few remaining Scotch Votes to-night.

*SIR C. DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman the First Lord of the Treasury whether there is any foundation for the rumour that the Military Lands Bill is to be withdrawn?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I have very little hope that that Bill can be taken in the course of the present Session.

SIR A. ROLLIT (Islington, S.)

May I ask whether the London University Commission Bill will be proceeded with to-night or at all?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

Certainly not to-night; and as rumour has reached me of opposition to the Bill, I do not myself entertain any very lively hope that it can be proceeded with.