HC Deb 12 March 1908 vol 185 c1773
MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

gave notice of a Motion: "That the House of Peers in Parliament is useless, dangerous, and ought to be abolished."

LORD R. CECIL

Does the Chancellor of the Exchequer propose to give a day for the discussion of this Motion?

MR. ASQUITH

I want notice of that Question.

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

Is the Chancellor of the Exchequer not satisfied that nine tenths of the House approve this Motion?

[No Answer was returned.]

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

Of course the right hon. Gentleman is.