§ MR. CRAUFURDsaid, he wished to know if the above Bill, which had come down from the Lords, had been introduced at the express desire of the right hon. and learned Lord Advocate; if so, whether Government meant to take charge of it, and why it was proceeded with at a period when nearly every Scotch Member had left town? Lastly, he wished to know whether it was to be proceeded with that night or during the present Session?
§ THE LORD ADVOCATEsaid, it was his intention to proceed with the Bill that evening, and that it had not been proceeded with without full consultation with the Scotch Members.
§ MR. CRAUFURDsaid, that he would attend in his place and give the Bill every opposition possible.