HC Deb 05 June 1863 vol 171 cc474-5

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

MR. ADDERLEY

said, he should move that the Chairman report progress.

MR. CHILDERS

said, he hoped some arrangement would he made by the Government for the Bill to come on at a more convenient hour.

MR. CHICHESTER FORTESCUE

observed, that he had expected that the Bill would have been allowed to pass that stage. It had already passed through Committee, and for the purpose of a special Amendment had been re-committed, in deference to the wish of the right hon. Gentleman.

MR. ADDERLEY

said, he was perfectly willing to go on with the discussion. The hon. Member for Taunton had given notice of an Amendment on the first clause; but as the Bill was not expected to come on until Monday, was not present.

MR. CHICHESTER FORTESCUE

said, the hon. Member for Taunton had raised the question already.

MR. HENNESSY

moved that the Chairman report progress.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."

The Committee divided:—Ayes 30; Noes 40: Majority 10.

SIR BROOKE BRIDGES

said, he thought that at that late hour of the night (twenty minutes past one) it would be unreasonable to press the Bill. He should therefore move that the Chairman leave the chair.

MR. CHICHESTER FORTESCUE

said, he did not wish to prolong the contest, but protested against its being deemed unreasonable that he should seek to proceed with the Bill.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

House resumed.

Committee report Progress; to sit again on Thursday next.