§ Mr. Hobhousebrought up the Report of the committee on this bill; which being read.
§ Mr. Tyrwhit Jonessaid, that during the progress of this bill, he had not hitherto troubled the house with a single observation nor should he say more than a few words at present. He had voted against this bill on its first introduction, because he thought it was a bad measure; but bad as it was, he liked it better than the outline which was given of that now in contemplation; and he wished to give notice, that should the new bill be no better than what was to be expected from the opening, he should think it his duty to oppose it from day to day.
§ Mr. Ellisonobserved, that the fines which had been levied were the property of the public, and ought not to be returned. Besides, they would never return to the pockets of the individuals from whom they were taken.
§ Mr. Bankesthought the bill, with this clause attached to it, even more dangerous than he had formerly considered it. He hoped there would be no objection to print it. There Would he a difficulty in the repaying, of which the rt. hon. gent. did not seem to be aware.
§ Mr. Windhamdid not think there was any occasion to print it, as the house was perfectly in possession of the objectionable clause. However if it was thought a material object, he would not object.—The bill was then ordered to be printed as amended, and to be read a third time on Tuesday.