§ THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURYMy Lords, in accordance with private notice which I have given, I beg to ask my noble friend whether he can give the House any information in respect of the holidays. It is a matter which generally interests your Lordships at this time of year.
THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (THE EARL OF CRAWFORD)My Lords, I am sorry to say that I am not in a position to give Lord Salisbury and your Lordships generally any information) upon this subject at present. The position, from one point of view and another, is still somewhat vague, and I am afraid that I cannot promise to give your Lordships information during the present week. If, however, it is found possible to give some, general indication, I suggest that I should communicate privately with Lord Salisbury and invite him to raise the matter on Thursday next, but I am afraid that at the present moment I cannot give any promise that even on Thursday it will be possible to make a final statement.