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The following notice of motion stood on the Paper in the name of Sir JAMES RANKIN (Herefordshire, Leominster)—
That the Order of the Secretary of State for the Home Department, extending to factories and workshops in which the washing of bottles for use in the preserving of fruit is carried on, the special exception (Employment of Women Overtime) ought to be annulled.
§ * SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)asked when this motion would be taken, and stated that on the previous day many hon. Gentlemen had made arrangements under the belief that it was definitely postponed until that day. It was a matter which was exciting a great deal of interest, and the right hon. Baronet thought it would be convenient if the right hon. Gentleman the First Lord of the Treasury could give a definite promise as to when it would be discussed.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE, TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.thought it would meet the convenience of hon. Members if the matter, although appearing on tic Paper, should be put off to some night when it could lie taken at a fairly early period of the evening. He had some little difficulty in fixing a day for its discussion, but he would endeavour to fix an early date.
In pursuance of the Order of the House of the 17th day of this instant July, Mr. Speaker adjourned the House without Question put.
§ House adjourned accordingly at One of the clock.