HC Deb 15 July 1902 vol 111 c356
SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Wexford, N.)

rose to move "That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying His Majesty to assent to the establishment of an Irish Record Commission and an Irish Historical Manuscripts Commission, for the better and more speedy publication of the Ancient Manuscripts and Records relating to Ireland."

*MR. SPEAKER

This is not a proceeding under a statute. On what ground does the hon. Baronet claim to move what I assume is an opposed Motion?

SIR THOMAS ESMONDE

said he thought that this was the only manner in which he could raise the question.

*MR. SPEAKER

Yes, if no one objects it can be done.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

The Government objects.

SIR THOMAS ESMONDE

Will the hon. Gentleman give me facilities for raising this question?

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

There can be none.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

We will have the Yardley Charity Bill objected to the next time it comes up.

Adjourned at twenty-five minutes after Twelve o'clock.