ment to Parliament, as long as he pleases, and is
usually made a peer on retirement,

The mode in which business is conducted in
the House is by individual members making what
is called a motion. Before a member does so, howaver,
 he must give notice of his intention, and enter
it on the notice paper of a certain day ; on that
day he addresses the House on the subject. A
discussion may or may not take place; the question
 involved in the motion is then put to the vote ;
and, if agreed to, an order or resolution is passed
upon it. By an order the House directs some of
its members or officers to do or not to do certain
acts; by a resolution the House merely declares its
own opinions or purposes. The voting is taken
by the Speaker asking members to say aye or uo
to the question; he decides which are in the
majority ; and if his decision is questioned, a divi.
zon takes place and the members are counted.
A very important part of the business in both
Houses is that of asking questions of members
of the Government, or other members, as to their
intention to bring forward certain measures, or to
proceed with certain business ; by such questions
the House informs itself of the policy of the Government.
 Notice of such questions must also be
previously given,

The most important business is that of Passing
@ Bill, or legislating. Bills may be introduced in