The Earl of Wicklowreally could not consent to the noble Viscount's postponing 1348 this important Bill so frequently without assigning any reason for his doing so, or giving any notice of his intention.
Lord Melbournesaid, his object in postponing the Bill was, to introduce some very extensive amendments, which he hoped would meet the approbation of the House and satisfy the noble Earl himself. The Bill was of too much importance to be hastily disposed of.
The Earl of Wicklowsuggested, if these amendments affected the principle of the. Bill, that the noble Viscount should withdraw it, and bring in a new one.
§ Viscount Melbournesaid, the amendments did not affect the principle, nor were they yet fully matured. He intended to propose them in the Committee.
§ Second reading postponed.