HC Deb 26 January 1897 vol 45 cc599-600

On the Motion for the adjournment of the House.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

said: I promised at question time that I would, at the adjournment of the House, state the views of the Government with regard to the main business of the week. Tomorrow, of course, is sacred to private Members. Thursday is a Government day, and, leaving license to introduce under the special Standing Order secondary Government Bills at the beginning of business, I propose to make the first Order of the Day the renewal of the Supply Rule which was in operation, and I hope successfully in operation, last Session.

DR. CLARK

As a Sessional or a Standing Order?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I do not mean to press it as a Standing Order if the House objects. The second Order of the Day will be the appointment of the South African Committee, and the third Order of the Day the Supplementary Army Estimates. Of course, if the rule is carried, Supply will be taken on Friday—the Civil Service Estimates. On Monday I should propose to take the Committee on the Education Bill. A further forecast than that I cannot venture to make.

Motion agreed to.

Adjourned at Five minutes after Twelve o'clock.