The question of seats is always a burning one in the House of Commons.

In an assembly in which there is only sitting accommodation for two out of every three members, there are bound to be some awkward questions when feeling runs high and debates are interesting.

But at the beginning of this Session, things had got to a worse pass than ever.

The Irish Party resolved to remain on the Opposition side of the House, true to their principle, that until Ireland receives Home Rule, they are in opposition to all and every form of Government from Westminster.

The result was the bringing together of the strangest of bedfellows in all sections in the House.