§ 18. Mr. LEWISasked the Minister of Agriculture if he expects to be able to make a statement as to the result of his conversations with representatives of tithe-payers and tithe-owners before the House adjourns for the Christmas Recess?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am unable at present to give any intimation on the point raised by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. LEWISDoes that mean that so far as the right hon. Gentleman is concerned it is now a closed book?
§ Mr. ELLIOTNo. I have said that I am examining the representations made on both sides.