§ THE MARQUESS OF LANSDOWNE: My Lords, I see by the Order Paper that we are to be invited to consider the 1180 Commons' Amendments to the Lords' Amendments, and the reason for disagreeing to certain of the Lords' Amendments. I have had some private conversation with the noble Marquess opposite on this subject. The matter raised is one of very great importance to your Lordships, and I think it would be clearly advisable that we should have a little more time to consider the issue in all its bearings. I understand that with the concurrence of the noble Marquess the matter may be taken either later this evening or to-morrow.
§ THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (The Marquess of RIPON): My Lords, this is a very serious matter indeed, or might become a very serious matter, and I entirely is agree with my noble friend that we should give as much time as possible consistent with the approaching adjournment, for the consideration of the matter. Therefore the Commons' Amendments will be considered either later this evening or to-morrow.