HC Deb 08 May 1885 vol 298 cc103-4

Bill, as amended, considered.

Clause 1 (Explanation of s. 68. of Act 10 & 11 Vict. c. 17).

Amendment proposed, in page 1, line 16,leave out "in the parishes and unions subject to valuation."—(Mr. Torrens.)

Question proposed, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Clause."

SIR CHARLES W. DILKE

said, that this was an Amendment he suggested to his hon. Friend when the Bill was in Committee. It was to make two areas coincide; it only made a difference with regard to two hamlets.

Question put, and negatived.

MR. WILLS

proposed in page 2, line 1, after the word "shall," to insert the words "so far as relates to the Metropolitan area." His object in moving this Amendment was to make it more clear than it was at present that the Bill was confined to the Metropolis.

Amendment proposed, in page 2, line 1, after the word "shall," insert the words "so far as relates to the Metropolitan areas."—(Mr. Wills.)

Question proposed, "That those words be there inserted."

SIR CHARLES W. DILKE

understood the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Mr. Birkbeck) proposed to insert the words "for the purposes of this Act" after the word "shall." Those words were simple words, and those who advised him (Sir Charles W. Dilke) in these matters thought they were preferable words.

MR. WILLS

said, that under the circumstances he would ask leave to withdraw his Amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment proposed, in page 2, line 1, after the word "shall," insert the words "for the purposes of this Act."—(Mr. Birlcleck.)

Question, "That those words be there inserted," put, and agreed to.

Bill to be read the third time upon Friday next.