20/33 Whatever may be the merits of the Bill, it must be regarded as an unconstitutional effort to retain power in the hands of the minority, coming from such hands as those of Mr.Daubeny.I take it he will go at length into the question of majorities, and show how inexpedient it is on behalf of the nation that any Ministry should remain in power who cannot command a majority in the House on ordinary questions. I don't know whether he will do that to-morrow or at the second reading of the Bill." "I quite agree with him." "Of course you do. No gentleman can have a doubt on the subject. Personally, I hate the idea of Church Reform. |