HC Deb 07 March 1867 vol 185 cc1510-1

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

MR. FAWCETT moved for leave to bring in a Bill to repeal certain portions of the Act of Uniformity relating to Fellows of Colleges, and said, that the Bill was the same in form as the Bill introduced last year by Mr. Bouverie. He added, that at a future stage he should move the addition of clauses to place Roman Catholics upon the same footing as members of other religious bodies.

MR. KINNAIRD

thought that the whole Act of Uniformity wanted looking into.

Resolved. That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to repeal certain portions of the Act of Uniformity relating to Fellows of Colleges.

Resolution reported:—Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. FAWCETT and Mr. BOUVERIE.

Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 68.]