§ THE PRIME MINISTER AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (The Marquess of SALISBURY)There is a Motion which, stands in my name for a change in your Lordships' arrangements. It is, I think, duo to the noble and learned Lord opposite (Lord Herschell), and it has, I believe, received the assent of those who have had the working of Committees last year. A very considerable difficulty was found in consequence of noble Lords who had to attend on the Committees not being present in the House when their presence was required. 242 That, I think, was even more the case with my noble and learned Friend in reference to Bills which required his attention than with any other Member of the House. I beg to move—
That the evening sitting of the House en Tuesday next and on all subsequent Tuesdays during the present Session do commence at half-past five o'clock unless the House shall otherwise order."'
§ On Question, agreed to.