HC Deb 15 July 1859 vol 154 cc1362-3
MR. DUNLOP

said, he rose to move, that the House do resolve itself into a Committee to consider a Bill to remove doubts as to admission to the office of principal in the Universities of Scotland.

Acts [16 & 17 Vict, c. 89, and 21 & 22 Vict., c. 83] read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House will immediately resolve itself into a Committee to consider the said Acts.

MR. BAILLIE COCHRANE

said, he was opposed to proceeding with such an important Motion at such a late hour of the morning (half-past one o'clock). He would, therefore, move the adjournment of the House.

Motion made and Question proposed, "That the Debate be now adjourned.

THE LORD ADVOCATE

said, he thought it most unreasonable to oppose the Motion, as the object of it was merely to introduce a measure to correct an admitted mistake in the phraseology of the Act in reference to the Scotch Universities.

The House divided:—Ayes 10, Noes 54: Majority 44.

Question put.

Acts considered in Committee.

(In the Committee).

Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to, move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to remove doubts as to admission to the office of Principal in the Universities of Scotland.

House resumed.

Resolution reported.

Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. CLIVE, Mr. DUNLOP, and Mr. BAXTER.

Bill presented and read 1°.

The House adjourned at a quarter before Two o'clock, till Monday next.