HC Deb 25 May 1897 vol 49 c1272
THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

There is a Question on the Paper in the name of the hon. Member for West Cavan (Mr. J. P. FARRELL) which has not been asked. It is — What Votes in Supply will be taken on Friday?

MR. DILLON

Before the right hon. Gentleman replies, may I ask whether he can see his way to take Irish Supply on Friday next?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

The suggestion that Irish Supply should be taken next Friday comes to me rather with surprise. I thought it was understood that English Supply was to be taken, and perhaps that would be the most convenient course. If it is English Supply, as I think it ought to be, the Votes I propose to take are the remaining Votes in Class I., excepting the Irish Votes, the remaining Votes in Class II., excepting the Foreign Office, Colonial Office, and Irish Votes, and if there be any opportunity, we should take Class VI., non-effective service.

MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)

When will the Post Office Votes be taken?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I do not propose to take the Post Office Votes before Whitsuntide.

SIR H. CAMPBELL BANNERMAN (Stirling Burghs)

Is there any hope of the Scotch Estimates being taken within reasonable time?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I should be very glad to make an arrangement convenient to Scotch Members.