HC Deb 08 June 1899 vol 72 cc660-1
MR. CROMBIE

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can state definitely the day on which Scotch Supply will be taken.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I think I intimated I would take it to-morrow week. On Monday I propose to take the Private Bill Procedure (Scotland) Bill, on Tuesday the third readings of the London Government Bill and the Finance Bill, and Thursday I propose to allocate to the Vote of Censure, or the Motion to be proposed by hon. Gentlemen opposite, on the subject of the sugar duties.

MR. CHANNING (Northampton, E.)

What Supply, if any, will be taken after the Foreign Office Vote to-morrow?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I confess I have not considered that. If the hon. Member will communicate with me privately later I will endeavour to inform him.

SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN (Stirling Burghs)

I wish to ask the right hon. Gentleman if he can tell the House when the Naval Works Bill and the Military Loans Bill will be introduced. Both Bills were promised long ago.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am anxious to produce them at an early date, and I hope no long delay will intervene before they are introduced. The Military Bill is almost ready for introduction, and may be expected in a day or two. The Naval Bill is not quite so well advanced, but I think it will he in the hands of Members before very long.

SIR CHARLES CAMERON (Glasgow, Bridgeton)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury when it is proposed to proceed with the Telegraphs (Telephonic Communication, &c.) Bill.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I regret that my right hon. friend the Secretary to the Treasury is not able to be in his place to-day, and I have not been able to communicate with him. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will postpone the question till a later day.