HC Deb 20 March 1902 vol 105 c564
COLONEL LONG (Worcester, Evesham)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if he can now state, for the convenience of the House, on what issue we are to discuss tomorrow the new Army scheme.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I have done my best to consult those qualified to give an opinion, and I am informed that the most convenient course will be to take the discussion on the new Army proposals on the War Office Vote. In these circumstances. I will not ask the House to come to a decision on Friday night.

MR. LAMBERT

Will another opportunity be given of discussing the Secretary of State's salary?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I said that I shall not ask the House to come to a decision tomorrow.

MR. LAMBERT

Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to give us another day?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

The hon. Gentleman knows that he is making an unreasonable request in asking for another day.

* SIR CHARLES DILKE

Will the Chairman of the Committee be a party to the arrangement? It has been ruled that that is necessary.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am not sure whether it is for me to answer that Question. I have taken pains to consult him in the matter, and I understand there will be no difficulty.