§ MR. A. J. BALFOUR (City of London)asked what Bills the Government proposed to take that night after the Lords' Amendments to the Children Bill had been disposed of.
§ MR. ASQUITHWe propose to take seriatim the Orders of the day.
§ MR. FORSTER (Kent, Sevenoaks)Will the right hon. Gentleman make a special effort to make progress with the Hops Bill?
§ MR. ASQUITHThe moment that I am satisfied that the Hops Bill is uncontroversial, the Government will give it all consideration.
§ SIR F. BANBURY (City of London)How many Bills are to be taken to day?
§ MR. ASQUITHAs many as we can get within a reasonable time.
§ MR. COURTHOPEAre we to understand the Hops Bill will not be proceeded with unless the Amendments on the Paper are withdrawn?
§ MR. ASQUITHIt will not be proceeded with unless I am satisfied it will be treated generally as an agreed measure.
§ MR. CARLILE (Hertfordshire, St. Albans)What is the right hon. Gentleman's definition of a "reasonable time"?
§ [No Answer was returned.]
§ MR. MOONEY (Newry)Is there any intention of proceeding with any one of the three Irish Bills on the Paper for to-day?
§ MR. ASQUITHYes, sir. We hope to get the Constabulary (Ireland) Bill.
§ MR. MOONEYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware a promise was given of a day's notice before this Bill was taken?
§ MR. ASQUITHI am not aware of that; I hope we may proceed with the Bill.