HC Deb 17 June 1858 vol 150 c2279

Order for Committee read.

House in Committee.

MR. A. SMITH

said, he must object to the extensive and arbitrary powers which it was sought to confer upon the Crown under the provisions of the Bill.

MR. G. A. HAMILTON

explained, that the object of the Bill was merely to carry out an arrangement made in 1857 between the Crown and the Bishopric of Durham. The sixth clause saved to all persons and bodies corporate and politic the same rights which they had before the Bill, and there was therefore no aggression on the rights of the public whatever.

Bill, as amended, passed through Committee.

House resumed.

Bill reported, as amended; to be considered To-morrow.