HC Deb 17 July 1902 vol 111 c517

Prior to the arrival of the Prime Minister, and referring to the absence of the right hon. Gentleman at the moment a Question addressed to him was reached,

MR.'SWIFT MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)

addressing the Speaker, said—You called me to order yesterday for commenting in a disorderly way on the absence of Ministers. May I ask you, Sir, what is the orderly way of drawing attention to the absence of Ministers?

MR. SPEAKER

It is possible that the hon. Member may himself discover an orderly way.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

immediately afterwards entered the House.