§ Mr. Borthwick moved for leave to bring in a Bill to establish a system of national education connected with the Established Church, and so constituted that, without offending any man's conscience, instruction might be afforded to all classes of his Majesty's subjects.
§ Mr. A. Trevorseconded the motion, because he thought such a system would work beneficially for the poorer classes of the community.
§ The Speakersaid, if the money was to be paid out of the Consolidated Fund, it would be more convenient to follow the usual practice, and move resolutions in Committee.
§ Mr. Borthwicksaid, if such was the usual practice, he would he ready to act according to it; but what he simply wanted was to obtain leave to bring in a Bill, in order that he might ascertain the intentions of his Majesty's Ministers on the subject. When the Bill went into Committee he would propose resolutions for a grant of money, and proceed accordingly.
§ The Speakerdid not mean to say, that it was absolutely necessary to propose resolutions in Committee before leave was given to bring in a Bill; but as a proposition for a grant of money must be made in Committee, it would be better to follow the usual practice.
§ Mr. Law moved the adjournment of the House.
§ The House divided:— Ayes 36; Noes 34: Majority 2.
§ House adjourned.