HC Deb 18 April 1887 vol 313 cc1237-8

(Mr. Lockwood.)

[BILL 207.] SECOND READING.

Order for Second Beading read.

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

DR. TANNER (Cork Co. Mid)

I wish, at this advanced hour, in the fewest possible words to say that at the present time it is, in my opinion, distinctly unadvisable to extend this Bill to Ireland, and that it ought to be confined to England, Scotland, and Wales. I hope the hon. and learned Gentleman (Mr. Lockwood) will consent to adopt that view of the subject.

Question put, and agreed to.

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