HC Deb 17 July 1856 vol 143 cc997-8

Order for consideration of Amendments read.

SIR JAMES GRAHAM

said, he wished to know whether the right hon. and learned Lord Advocate would have any objection to strike out from the Bill the words "usual place of residence," in reference to Scotch cases?

THE LORD ADVOCATE

said, he was afraid there would be a difficulty in agreeing to do so.

MR. HENLEY

said, he would suggest whether those words would not create a great laxity in construction, as they might be construed to mean some sort of residence contradistinguished from actual residence.

THE LORD ADVOCATE

said, he would take the suggested Amendment into consideration before the third reading of the Bill.

SIR JAMES GRAHAM

said, he must again appeal to the House whether or not it would be advisable that a joint application ought to be made by both bride and bridegroom, which would entail no hardship, and would not be productive of inconvenience.

Bill ordered to be read a third time Tomorrow.