§ On the motion of Mr. Weyland, the Order of the Day for the further consideration of the Settlement of the Poor Bill was read. The hon. Member stated, that the Bill had no reference to the policy of the Poor-laws, but was merely a technical enactment, intended to amend some defects in the existing law, which gave rise to great litigation. By a decision of the Judges, who had strictly interpreted the words of the law, its spirit was violated, and it was consistently with their recommendation that he brought in the Bill to amend the Jaw.
§ The Speakersuggested that, as the Bill was likely to give occasion to several questions being put, it would be better that it should be re-committed.
§ The House accordingly went into a Committee; several verbal amendments were made in the Bill, when the House resumed.