HL Deb 20 June 1873 vol 216 c1216
THE DUKE OF RICHMOND

wished to know, Whether it was intended that their Lordships should sit on Tuesday next? The Review at Windsor on that day would not commence till 5 o'clock, and those of their Lordships who intended to be present could not possibly attend the meeting of the House. He wished to know if the Government had considered the probability of their having a poor attendance in the House on that evening, and whether it would not be as well to decide that there should be no sitting?

THE MARQUESS OF RIPON

said, he could not answer the Question, but his noble Friend (Earl Granville) would be present before their Lordships adjourned, and would be able to give the desired information.

LORD REDESDALE

suggested that there should be no sitting on Monday. Many of their Lordships desired to be present at the Naval Review on that day, which would prevent them attending the House. He should be glad to be informed on that point.

At the close of the sitting,