HC Deb 01 June 1897 vol 50 c31
MR. R. G. WEBSTER (St. Pancras, E.)

, asked the First Lord of the Treasury whether he proposed to take Government business to-morrow.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

In answer to my hon. Friend I have to say it is manifest that the Debates on the Committee stage of the Accidents to Workmen Bill will require us to set aside to-morrow for the discussion of that Measure.

MR. R. G. WEBSTER

In consequence of the reply of the right hon. Gentleman, I beg to give notice that I do not propose to move the adjournment of the House to-morrow. (Opposition cries of "Oh" and Laughter.) And I would add that I sincerely hope that this may not act as a precedent (renewed Opposition laughter), and that hon. Gentlemen who, as a matter of fact, are against the adjournment may be in their places to discuss this important question. (Opposition laughter.)

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