§ 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 268 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 REDMONDThen the rumour to which I have referred is not correct?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURIf 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. BALFOUROn Monday, I hope.