HC Deb 19 March 1849 vol 103 c1026

On the Motion for the Second Reading of this Bill,

MAJOR BLACKALL

objected to the measure, because it affected the power of transportation for an offence which had latterly been very much upon the increase.

SIR G. GREY

said, that the Bill only affected offences of simple larceny, with respect to which there had been no previous conviction. The measure was rendered necessary in consequence of the increased number of sentences of transportation in the year 1848, no less than 2,689 sentences having been passed.

After a few words from Mr. W. MILES, Mr. M. J. O'CONNELL, and Mr. HENLEY, the Bill was read a second time.