HC Deb 04 June 1857 vol 145 c1104
SIR JOHN TRELAWNY

Sir, I wish to ask the noble Lord at the head of the Government, whether it is his intention to introduce a Bill this Session on the subject of Church Rates?

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

The Government have a measure upon the subject in course of preparation, and we hope to be able before long to submit it to the consideration of the House.

SIR JOHN TRELAWNY

The answer of the noble Lord dues not appear to me to be satisfactory, and I fear I shall therefore be under the necessity of bringing forward this evening the Motion with regard to Church Rates which stands on the Paper in my name.

SIR JOHN PAKINGTON

The noble Lord says it is his intention to introduce a Bill "before long." I wish to know whether he means by those words during the present Session? They might very well mean next Session.

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

Next Session is a very long time to look forward to. I meant, of course, that Government intend to introduce the Bill during the present Session.

SIR JOHN TRELAWNY

Sir, after the noble Lord's last answer I shall withdraw the Motion, which is on the Paper, on this subject.