HC Deb 20 March 1899 vol 68 c1334
SIR J. FERGUSSON (Manchester, N.E.)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether it is the intention of the Government to take the Telegraphs (Telephonic Communication, etc.) Bill to-night?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

No, we shall not take the Bill to-night.

SIR J. FERGUSSON

Is there any chance of the Bill being taken before Easter?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

No; I think there is no chance of that Bill coming on before Easter.