HC Deb 10 March 1903 vol 119 cc267-8
MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)

May I ask whether it is true, as reported, that the Irish land Bill is to be introduced next week. I think a week's notice ought to be given, as many Members interested in the measure are away.

THE PRIME MINISTER AND FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR, Manchester, E.)

I will, of course, endeavour, and I think I can promise, to give a full week's notice. The exigencies of Supply make it impossible that the Bill should be introduced next week.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

Then the rumour to which I have referred is not correct?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

If it were not for the amount of the financial business which we must get through before the end of the financial year, it might have been done; but it is impossible, and I very much regret it.

MR. GIBSON BOWLES (Lynn Regis)

When is the Speaker to be moved out of the Chair on the Navy Estimates?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

On Monday, I hope.