HL Deb 27 May 1895 vol 34 cc337-8
THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY

As the noble and learned Lord has mentioned Whitsuntide, I should like to know what that word means. When does the noble Earl propose that we should adjourn for the holidays?

THE EARL OF ROSEBERY

Unless the noble Marquess has some pressing business to propose in the interim, I shall move that the House adjourn on Thursday next till the following Monday fortnight.

House adjourned during pleasure at Twenty-five minutes past Five o'clock.

House resumed shortly after midnight.

Lord KENSINGTON,

chosen Speaker in the absence of the Lord Chancellor, took his seat on the Woolsack.

The Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Bill and the Finance Bill brought from the Commons and read 1a.

House adjourned at Ten minutes after Twelve o'clock.