HC Deb 18 April 1898 vol 56 cc310-1
MR. E. BLAKE (Longford, S.)

May I ask if the Budget is to be taken on Thursday, and the Irish Local Government Bill next Monday; also when the Money Resolution for the latter Bill will be taken, and if a day can be granted for the discussion of the Financial Relations question?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I cannot promise to take the Irish Local Government Bill on Monday next. There is a certain amount of work which must be got through before it, and when once the Irish Bill is started I should be sorry to interrupt it. The business of Thursday will be the Budget. As to the other Question, of which also the hon. Member for Waterford has sent me private notice, I hope to be able to find a day for the discussion of the Financial Relations of the three kingdoms, and I trust that hon. Members interested in the Irish Bill will second the efforts of the Government in getting through that Measure with all reasonable speed, in order that that opportunity may not be long delayed.

MR. JOHN MORLEY (Montrose Burghs)

Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to take the University Commission Bill to-morrow? I see it is down on the Paper.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

No, sir; the Vaccination Bill will be the first order.

MR. P. O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

Will the right hon. Gentleman be in a position tomorrow to name a day for the Financial Relations Debate?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I fear not, but if any hon. Member desires to put down a Question, I will answer it to the best of my ability.