§ THE LORD PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL (THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY)My Lords, before we go further with our Business, it may be for the convenience of your Lordships if I say something about to-morrow's Business. As your Lordships know, there is a Motion down for debate to-morrow on the subject of Defence. It appears that a large number of Peers wish to take part in this debate—no fewer than twenty-six have already put down their names—and, in the circumstances, it seems clear that we cannot expect to finish the debate to-morrow night. What I would propose, therefore, is that we should rise fairly early and complete the debate on Thursday. I believe that this course is acceptable to noble Lords opposite, and I merely announce it.