HC Deb 24 June 1878 vol 241 cc200-1

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. A. MOORE

, in moving that the Bill be now read a second time, said, it simply provided for regulating and extending the power that already existed in reference to idiots.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. A. Moore.)

MR. J. LOWTHER

said, he had no objection to the second reading of the Bill; but it would have to be subject to Amendments in Committee.

MR. MACARTNEY

objected to the second reading of the Bill being proposed at such an hour. Many modifications were required in the measure, and if they were not accepted, he would oppose the Bill strenuously.

Motion agreed to.

Bill read a second time, and committed for Friday.

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