§ Mr. T. P. O'CONNOR(by Private Notice) asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury if he has any information in regard to the action of the United States Senate?
Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKERIt is not usual to allow questions after Bills have been presented, but under the circumstances I will raise no objection now.
§ Lord E. TALBOT (Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)We understand that the proceedings have not gone through Congress yet in America. The Senate has passed it, but, I think, not the other House, and we are given to understand that it is not likely to pass until Saturday.
§ Mr. O'CONNORI assume that when the decision of the American Legislature is known, the Government will take an opportunity of making a statement and a Motion to the House? It must be after Easter now, of course.
§ Lord E. TALBOTNo steps can be taken now until after the House reassembles.