HC Deb 27 May 1870 vol 201 cc1558-9

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

COLONEL BAETTELOT

said, he would beg to move that the Chairman report Progress. It was impossible to discuss fairly the provisions of so important a measure at that late hour.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."—(Colonel Barttelot.)

The Committee divided:—Ayes 47; Noes 89: Majority 42.

Clause 1 (After passing of Act notice may be given to incumbent of intention that burial shall take place in churchyard without the rites of Established Church, and either with or without any other religious service).

MR. CAWLEY

moved, in line 8, to leave out "or being concerned in," and insert, "and responsible for."

Several hon. Members protested against proceeding with the clauses at that hour of the night. Mr. GOLDNEY moved that Mr. Speaker do leave the Chair. Motion negatived: Mr. NEWDEGATE thereon moved to report progress: but afterwards withdrew his Motion.

After some time in considering the clause,

The Committee report Progress: to sit again upon Wednesday, 15th June.