§ MR. MACVEAGH (Down, S.)I beg-to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether, in view of the interval between Thursday and Monday, it is intended to make arrangements, and, if so, what arrangements, to ensure that Questions addressed to Ministers on matters of urgent public importance shall be answered by Ministers on Fridays.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURAs the hon. Gentleman is aware, Friday now takes the place of Wednesday under the old system, and there are no disabilities attaching to Friday which did not affect Wednesday under the old system, with this very important exception—that Questions which are not starred cannot be answered on Friday. Of course, there is the old method of asking a Question on the adjournment of the House, if there be any occasion for so doing.