§ Order for Third Reading read.
§ MR. FREELANDsaid, that he wished to throw out a suggestion to his right hon. Friend the Member for Calne (Mr. Lowe). He hoped that he would consider whether, through the medium of the Charity Commissioners, increased facilities could not be given for the sale or enfranchisement of charity lands. According to the last Returns on the subject in 1839, there were between 400,000 and 500,000 acres of land tied up in the hands of the trustees of diffrent charities. He thought that if a great portion of these lands could be sold or enfranchised, which might be done without detriment to the charities, it would promote agricultural and building operations and be attended with important public benefits. 1734 He had already spoken to his right hon. Friend on the subject, and would not trouble him now to give any answer, but should feel obliged if he could give the matter his attention during the recess.
§ Bill read 3° and passed.