§ Mr. PICKERSGILLasked the Home Secretary if he will lay upon the Table of the House a copy of the warrant of appointment of Mr. G. A. Bedford as examiner of stage plays, by the Lord Chamberlain in March, 1895, and of Mr. Bedford's admission in conformity with the warrant?
§ Mr. GLADSTONEI have a copy of the warrant, but I do not think it need be laid on the Table. It shall be communicated to the Joint Committee about to be appointed if they desire to see it. There is no admission or other step required beyond the warrant which confers the appointment.
§ Mr. PICKERSGILLIs the right hon. Gentleman willing to hand a copy of this warrant of appointment and the admission?
§ Mr. GLADSTONEI would not mind doing it privately to my hon. Friend, but I do not think he would desire it. I think it right that the Committee should see it first.
§ Mr. PICKERSGILLWhat I ask is a very small matter, quite apart from the reference to the Committee, which is very comprehensive. If I put down a Motion for this will the right hon. Gentleman agree to it?
§ Mr. GLADSTONENo, I cannot.