HC Deb 17 June 1840 vol 54 c1261

Mr. P. Scrope moved the second reading of this bill, and hoped there would be no objection to its passing through this stage.

Sir B. Hall

objected to the second reading, on the ground, that new matter had been introduced.

M. Darby

also opposed the bill, as many of its enactments were objectionable.

The Attorney General

did not approve of all the details of the bill, but as the principle was good, he hoped the House would allow it to be read a second time.

Mr. P. Scrope

said, that if the bill were allowed to pass through this stage, he would remove the 4th and 5th, which appeared to be the objectionable clauses in committee.

Bill read a second time.