§ In answer to a Question by Mr. CLANCY (Dublin Co., N.),
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYsaid he did not propose that there should be any long delay between the Second Reading and the Committee stage of the Finance Bill.
§ MR. CLANCYWill the Committee stage be taken before Whitsuntide?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURYOh, yes, Sir. That is my hope and my expectation.