HL Deb 22 April 1913 vol 14 c254
LORD STRACHIE

I understand that the noble Marquess who leads the Opposition desires that this Bill, which is down in my name for Second Reading to-day, should be put off until to-morrow. I need hardly say that we gladly assent to the postponement of the Bill to suit the noble Marquess's convenience.

THE MARQUESS OF LANSDOWNE

I believe it was settled some days ago between the Whips on both sides that the Bill was to be taken to-morrow, and it was with surprise that we saw it on the Order Paper for to-day. I know at least one noble Lord who intends to make some observations on the Bill but who is not here tonight.

EARL BEAUCHAMP

I dare say the mistake was due to the unfortunate illness of my noble friend Lord Herschell.

Second Reading put off accordingly till To-morrow.

House adjourned at twenty minutes past Five o'clock, till Tomorrow, a quarter past Four o'clock.