HC Deb 07 May 1903 vol 122 cc36-7
MR. LOUGH

asked if the right hon. Gentleman intended to take the division on the Irish Land Bill before the dinner interval, in view of the fact that a large number of Members desired to speak.

MR. GIBSON BOWLES

And may I also remind the right hon. Gentleman that there are also a great number of Members on this side of the House, representing English constituencies, who likewise desire to speak.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

Of course if there are any large number of Members desirous of speaking the debate can be continued at the evening sitting, but I thought it would be more convenient to hon. Members if the division could be taken at the end of the afternoon sitting. I did not suggest it with any desire of pressing on other Government business.

MR. LOUGH

What Budget Resolution will be taken next Tuesday?

MR. RITCHIE

I propose to take the Resolution first on tobacco and spirits—the Customs and Excise—then the Income Tax, and then the Sinking Fund.

MR. T. HARRINGTON (Dublin, Harbour)

Will the Public Officers (Dublin) Bill be taken on Monday, and will an opportunity be afforded for discussing it?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

No, the Bill will not be taken on Monday as that day is allotted to Supply.