These motions are put on the paper, but so inherent is the right to raise any grievance before giving money, that a member is entitled to get up, and without a moment's notice, raise any question which may appear to him desirable for discussion.

As a rule, however, there is but one question fought out, and when that is decided the Government of the day is allowed to go on to the votes for money.
[Sidenote: Parliamentary Wednesdays.] Wednesday is nearly always occupied with some Bill brought in by a private member, in which a large number of other members are interested.
It used to be said that Wednesday was sacred to the churches and the chapels, and that only a religious debate could take place.

This is still the case to a large extent; for instance, on Wednesday, February 22nd, they employed themselves at the House in discussing a Bill in which Dissenters are very much interested.

Then, a division has to be taken at half-past five, and thus there is a good chance of a practical discussion with a practical result.

The consequence is that Wednesday sittings are always looked forward to with a considerable interest, and it is always with a pang that the House gives up the right of the private member to them.