§ Sir V. Blakerose, pursuant to notice to move for leave to bring in a bill to abolish the plea of insanity in cases of murder, or attempts to murder, except where it can be proved that the person accused was publicly known and reputed to be a maniac, and not afflicted by partial insanity only; and to ask the House to suspend the standing orders, in order to accelerate the progress of the bill. He wished to know from the right hon. Gentleman opposite if her Majesty's Government intended to propose anything of that sort. It was of course quite right to be cautious: but it should at the same time be remembered that delays were dangerous.
§ House adjourned at half past twelve o'clock.