§ Mr. Mackinnonhoped that there would be no objection to his proceeding with the second reading of the Health of Towns Bill, as it had been several months before Parliament, and he introduced it in consequence of the recommendations of the committee of which he was chairman.
§ Mr. M. Gibsonobjected to such a measure of importance emanating from an individual Member. The Government alone could properly introduce such a measure.
§ Sir J. Grahamhoped that his hon. Friend would withdraw his bill; the subject was an important one, and he had to state that a report had been drawn up on the subject by an officer of the Government, which would be laid on the Table of the House. He hoped that the Government would be able to bring in a bill on the subject next Session.
§ Mr. Mackinnonsaid, as the Government had taken up the subject be would with, draw his bill.—Bill withdrawn.