§ SIR J. LENGI beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether, having regard to the importance of the Mer- 645 chant Shipping (Mercantile Marine Fund) Bill to the shipping interest, and the few Amendments of which notice has been given for consideration on Report, an early opportunity will be given for passing this Bill through its remaining stages?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYI hope to be able to take the Bill on an early day.