HC Deb 25 March 1878 vol 238 c2032

Order for Committee read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Speaker do now leave the Chair."—(Mr. Mellor.)

MR. PELL

remarked, that hon. Members had not had time to study the Amendment on the Paper. He had no wish to offer a factious opposition to the Bill, but he thought it ought not to be taken at that time.

MR. MELLOR

said, it was a Bill of great importance, and was entirely unopposed at present. If the hon. Member had any objections to state to it he could do so on the Report.

MR. WHITWELL

pointed out the Amendments did not affect the principle of the Bill. He trusted the hon. Member (Mr. Pell) would not oppose the Motion.

Motion agreed to.

Bill considered in Committee, and reported; as amended, to be considered upon Monday next, and to be printed. [Bill 134.]