§ MR. NEWDEGATEsaid, he wished to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether he intends to proceed with the Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill? On the last occasion it came on at a late hour, and there was a general feeling that that was not the time for discussion; he therefore, hoped it would not be taken so late again.
SIR GEORGE LEWISsaid, it was true that the House had last night shown an unwillingness to proceed with the Bill; but two hours later the House thought proper to proceed with other business, and they certainly proceeded in a decided and deliberate manner. He was afraid it would not be in his power to bring the Bill on at a morning sitting, and he certainly could not consent to give it precedence over Supply. Therefore, he must ask the House to take it, as a matter of urgency, late at night.