§ MR. JOHN ELLIS (Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury when he proposes to proceed with the Motion standing in his name respecting debate on Motions for Adjournment at Easter or Whitsuntide.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLalso had the following Question on the Paper—To ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he will fix a day before Easter for the discussion of the proposed Amendments to the rule with reference to Motions for the Adjournment of the House and the limitation of discussion in debate on such Motions.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI will have this Resolution moved some night after twelve o'clock if the House will accept it without discussion. I cannot find time before Easter, and I do not know whether I can find time after Easter for a discussion on the Resolution in view of the pressure of Government business. The Resolution was put down in deference to an appeal from hon. Gentlemen who are apparently discontented with my reply.
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN (Stirling Burghs)As one of those who have pressed for action in this matter, I do not remember that I ever said I would accept anything that the Government proposed.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI make no complaint, but do not let hon. Members complain of me. That is all I ask.