HC Deb 27 April 1891 vol 352 cc1575-6

As amended, considered.

Amendment proposed, " to leave out Clause 2."—(Sir J. Fergusson.)

Question proposed, "That Clause 2 stand part of the Bill."

(11.58.) DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

This Bill was brought in by three important Members of Her Majesty's Government, two being the Attorney General and the Solicitor General—

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order ! The hon. Gentleman is not speaking to the Amendment.

DR. TANNER

I was endeavouring to lead up to the Amendment, Sir.

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order !The hon. Member is trifling with the House.

DR. TANNER

The Amendment in question is, as far as I can read, in pages 1 and 2, to leave out Clause 2. I wanted to ask how it came to pass that on an important measure of this sort, when the House will recollect that the other evening we objected—

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order ! The hon. Member will resume his seat.

DR. TANNER

I bow to your ruling, Sir.

Question put, and negatived.

Amendment made.

It being midnight, Further Proceeding stood adjourned.

Bill, as amended, to be further considered to-morrow, at Two of the clock.