HC Deb 23 July 1858 vol 151 c2047

Order for Third Reading read.

MR. J. D. FITZGERALD

said, that, regarding the measure as an infringement upon a constitutional principle, the independence of the Judges, who, if it passed into a law, would be removeable in case of infirmity, by order of the Privy Council, he should meet the Motion with a direct negative, and ask the House to divide on the question.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Bill be now read the Third Time."

The House divided:—Ayes 83; Noes 54: Majority 29.

Bill read 3o, and passed.