HL Deb 09 November 1893 vol 18 c523

Moved, "That the House do adjourn till Monday."—(The Earl of Kimberley.)

THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY

Before the Motion for the Adjournment is put, I should like to ask the noble Earl opposite whether he has anything to tell us in reference to what is by courtesy called the course of Public Business in this House?

THE LORD PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (The Earl of KIMBERLEY)

I am glad to have the opportunity of saying that I think the most convenient plan will be that we should, in the first place, dispose of the Business which is now before the House. There is the Savings Banks Bill, the Scotch Fisheries Bill, and the Indian Army Bill. With regard to the latter Bill, the House will consider the Commons Amendments on Friday week. When those measures are disposed of will be the proper time to consider what the further course of Business shall be.

THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY

With regard to the Scotch Fisheries Bill, I think it would be an advantage if the noble Earl would state whether three or four days' notice will be given before it is taken, because I believe there are several noble Lords from Scotland who take considerable interest in it.

THE EARL OF KIMBERLEY

I can quite understand that considerable interest is felt in the Bill, and I will take care that ample notice is given of the day when it will be taken. I understand that, in point of fact, there is no Business for to-morrow, and I propose, therefore, that, subject to Judicial Business, the House should adjourn to Monday next.

Motion agreed to.

House adjourned at twenty-five minutes before Five o'clock, till To-morrow, halt-past Ten o'clock.