§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN (Stirling Burghs)I wish to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can state positively what the business will be on Monday; also, is it intended to take the Factories and Workshops Bill today?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURAs to the last question, I understand there are many Members on both sides of the House who would like to have longer notice of this Bill, and I shall not therefore propose to take the Second Reading to-night, although I am afraid that that leaves us practically with no contentious business. I hope that on Monday the Army Estimates will be taken. On Tuesday the first business will be the Loans Bill of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. When that is disposed of the Army Estimates will be proceeded with until the end of Vote 1. But as to that I must not be considered as pledging myself beyond Tuesday.
§ MR. TENNANT (Berwickshire)When will the Second Reading of the Factories and Workshops Bill be taken?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURIt certainly will not be taken before ten days. I will give all the notice I can.
§ MR. STEADMANWhen will the Second Reading of the Housing of the Working Classes Bill be taken?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI hope to be able to take it before Easter, but I cannot definitely pledge myself.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDCan the First Lord of the Admiralty say when the Admiralty Office Vote will be taken?