They can bring on Government Bills and in whatever order they please.

On Tuesdays and on Wednesdays the private member is master of the situation--that is to say, until the Government of the day get leave of the House to take all its time, and then the rights of private members disappear.

On Fridays also the private member is in possession of most of the time of the sitting.

That is the night on which the Government sets up Supply--that is to say, puts down the votes for the money required for the public service.

It is a fundamental principle of the British Constitution that the demand for money involves the right to raise any grievance; and accordingly Supply on Friday night is always preceded by motions in reference to any subject which any member may desire to raise.