HL Deb 25 May 1905 vol 146 c1351
EARL SPENCER

My Lords, it would be convenient if the noble Marquess the Leader of the House could inform us what arrangements he proposes to make for the Whitsuntide holidays.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (The Marquess of LANSDOWNE)

My Lords, the noble Earl has allowed me to discuss this matter privately with him, and I have consulted other Members of the House. I propose that we should sit until the Friday before Whit Sunday, that the business of the House should be interrupted for a fortnight, which is, I believe, the usual time, and that we should reassemble on Monday, June 26th.