HC Deb 28 March 1898 vol 55 cc1094-5
DR. FARQUHARSON

I wish to ask whether the First Lord of the Treasury can give the House any idea when the Second Reading of the Vaccination Bill will be taken?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

When is it proposed to take the Second Reading of the Reserve Forces Bill?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

If there is any chance of taking the Bill to which my hon. Friend refers to-night, I would be very sorry to lose it. But it is not one of the Bills which in some points are most pressing. With regard to the Vaccination Bill, for many reasons I am anxious to press that Bill forward. I cannot, however, yet say on what day it will be taken.

DR. FARQUHARSON

Will it be taken before Easter?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

It will be placed second on the Orders on Thursday.

MR. D. A. THOMAS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the Scotch Private Bill Procedure Bill will be taken?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I hope that will be the first Order on Thursday.

MR. FLYNN

Will the financial Resolution in connection with the Irish Local Government Bill be taken before Easter?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

There is no chance of the Resolution being taken before Easter.