§ Order for Third Reading read.
§ The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER moved the Third Reading of this Bill.
§ Mr. COWANsaid, he had given notice that Schedule D should be repealed, and that in lieu thereof there should be introduced a general system of licences and certificates, which should embrace all kinds of trades which now come under Schedule D. He apprehended that this question might, with great propriety, be submitted to the consideration of the Committee which had been obtained on the Motion of the hon. Member for Montrose (Mr. Hume). A sum of 1,100,000l. was levied by licences and certificates at present. There was only once dice-maker in the whole kingdom. No complaint was made of this description of duty with the exception of the attorneys. He trusted the Motion would receive the careful attention of the House.
§ MR. HERRIESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to postpone the third reading until the Committee had been nominated.
§ The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, that the understanding with the House was, that the tax should be renewed for one year, subject to the appointment of a Committee; and it was most 931 desirable that the Bill should be at once passed, in order that arrangements for its assessment might be made. Some little difficulty had been experienced with respect to the appointment of the Committee in consequence of some hon. Members whose assistance they had hoped to have had, having declined to serve. He trusted, however, to be able to lay the names before the House to-morrow.
§ COLONEL SIBTHORPwished to know what would be done respecting the pay of military and naval officers.
§ The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, that all questions relating to trades and professions would be referred to the Committee.
§ Bill read 3° and passed.