HC Deb 13 August 1896 vol 44 c820
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said he understood that, in order to complete their labours to-morrow, it would be convenient that the House should meet at 11 o'clock.

MR. T. M. HEALY

s asked if there would be any business except the Appropriation Bill.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

said the only business besides the Appropriation Bill would be the Resolutions on the Standing Orders in the name of his right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which, he said, he would not press through the House if they were seriously opposed. There was also the Resolution which he had ordered to be put down on the Paper to-night, and which, he thought, corresponded to one already moved in the House of Lords, and which he thought would be welcomed by the House in general. The point of it was that they should be permitted to get their own Blue-books during the vacation.

MR. T. M. HEALY

Will there be any private business for to-morrow?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

Oh, no.

MR. LEWIS

What about questions to Ministers?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

Questions will be answered at 11. My right hon. Friend, the Chief Secretary, and possibly other Ministers, may not be able to get the information by 11, but I have some questions which I mean to answer, and perhaps any Minister who cannot answer any question by eleven o'clock will endeavour to communicate any information that is desired.

MR. CARVELL WILLIAMS

At what hour will the prorogation take place?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I think about seven. I hope so.

Resolved, that this House do meet this day, at Eleven of the clock in the morning.—(The Chancellor of the Exchequer.)

Whereupon, in pursuance of the Order of the House of the 20th day of July last, Mr. Speaker adjourned the House without Question put.

House Adjourned at Ten minutes after Twelve o'clock.