Mr. balfour himself took the ground that the controversial character of a bill is a matter of degree, and that this bill was near the border line.
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In the debate Mr. balfour remarked that this "is not merely the traditional practice, but a practice absolutely necessary if we are to maintain Governmental responsibility in matters of legislation."
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Mr. balfour did not deny the charge, but said that he never inquired into consultations of that kind.
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