That concludes the Report Stage.

I do not know whether the Seanad will meet next week, but if it were not meeting it would be a convenience to the Government if it were possible to take the final stage of this Bill to-day, because the period that will elapse before the coming into force of the Act, that is the 20th June, will not be very great, and certain preparations will be necessary to be made. It would be convenient if the final Stage were taken to-day.

As at present advised, and in view of the slow progress in the other House, I do not see any prospect of business that would justify me in calling the Seanad together next week.

Will there be a possibility of considering that to-day?

I think, Senator Jameson, you may assume that we are not likely to get any information that will alter my statement.

I wanted to say a few words on that.

You will have an opportunity on the adjournment, but meanwhile, as the Minister says, it is inconvenient to have this Bill held over this week, if any Senator moves and another seconds the suspension of the Standing Order it can be taken now.

I propose the suspension of the Standing Orders to allow the final stages of the Bill to be taken.

I beg to second.

I beg to oppose this motion. It is going to reduce the pittance of the aged poor, and I refuse to be a party to the suspension of the Standing Orders to facilitate the Government in doing this.