HC Deb 09 June 1896 vol 41 c724
MR. SWIFT MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, having regard to the admitted importance of expediting the passing of the Irish Land Bill through Committee, the Government would consider the propriety of proposing the suspension of the Twelve o'clock Rule on Friday next?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

That is not a Question I can answer.

MR. MACNEILL

Will you tell the First Lord of the Treasury? [A laugh.]