§ MR. J. M. MACLEANMay I ask the Leader of the House whether he can now say when he proposes 515 to take the motion for the appointment of the South African Committee?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYNo, Sir, I cannot state definitely at the present moment when that will be taken, but I think I shall probably be in a position before the House rises to-night to make some statement with regard to public business. I confess I hope that we shall finish the Debate on the Address either to-night or to-morrow, and in that event I shall know before 12 o'clock to-night. Of course I shall make a statement with regard to Government time for the rest of the week. Of course, if the Debate concludes to-night, as I hope it will, to-morrow will be a private Members' day, and will not be under the control of the Government.
§ SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT (Monmouth, W.)I understand the right hon. Gentleman had said previously that the Committee would be moved practically as soon as the Debate on the Address is over.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYWe do not propose to have any undue delay, but I should not like to give a definite pledge as to that.
MR. T. M. HEALYIn the event of the Debate on the Address and the South African Committee being concluded this week, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he has any day in his mind for taking the Debate on the financial relations question?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYNo, Sir. The Education Bill ought to be introduced as soon as possible, but of course, with regard to the financial relations Debate, I am aware that hon. Gentlemen in the Irish quarter of the House naturally take a special interest in it, and I shall be glad to do all I can to meet their convenience.