HC Deb 11 May 1897 vol 49 c203
MR. J. MORLEY

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman what will be the course of business this week and next, and when the South African Vote will be taken?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

As to the South African Vote, we are entirely in the right hon. Gentleman's hands. If he will let me know what arrangement can be come to in the regrettable absence of the right hon. Gentleman the Leader of the Opposition, I will endeavour to carry out his wishes. The first business on Thursday will be the Second Reading of the Prison Made Goods Bill, and the Second Order the Third Reading of the Elementary Education Act (1870) Amendment Bill. On Monday the first business will be the Second Reading of the Workmen (Compensation for Accidents) Bill.

MR. J. DILLON (Mayo, E.)

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he has arrived at any decision as to the course of procedure with regard to the Poor Law Relief (Ireland) Bill, and the Agricultural and Industries (Ireland) Bill, the latter of which I understand is postponed indefinitely?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

These Bills are postponed until Monday. It is possible that on or before that day I may be able to answer the hon. Member's Question, and to make a statement upon the subject.