§ On the Motion that the Standing Committee on Law have leave to sit this day notwithstanding the sittings of the House,
§ MR. CALDWELLobjected.
§ *MR. SPEAKERsaid it was most unusual for an hon. Member to object to such a Motion, which was of a formal nature.
§ MR. CALDWELLI understand, Mr. Speaker, we have a right to object, and I must object.
§ MR. JOHN MORLEYhoped his hon. Friend would not persevere in his objection to a Motion which, as Mr. Speaker had told them, was a purely formal proceeding.
§ MR. ARTHUR PEASE (Darlington)said this was the last meeting of the Committee prior to the adjournment for Easter, and as there might be some business which it might be desired to finish, it was thought desirable they should have the opportunity of finally settling it before the adjournment. He did not think it was intended to sit after three o'clock, but, for the reason he had stated, it was thought desirable they should have liberty to do so if necessary.
§ DR. CLARKsaid that when the question of Standing Committees came up it was urged that hon. Members should either be here doing their work or upstairs, and at that time it was decided that when the bell should intimate to them that Mr. Speaker was in the Chair, all Committees should be suspended.