HC Deb 29 July 1861 vol 164 cc1765-6

Order for Committee read.

House in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

MR. BRADY

expressed his opinion that, instead of preventing, it rather tended to produce corruption at elections. He moved the omission of the first clause altogether.

THE CHAIRMAN

stated that the only clause in the Bill was that which continued the former Acts.

MR. BRADY

then moved that the Chairman report Progress.

MR. COLLINS

opposed the Motion.

MR. BRADY

said, that he would not persist in his Motion; but must enter a protest against the principle of the measure.

In reply to Mr. DARBY GRIFFITH,

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

said, he had little doubt the Bill would have to he introduced again next Session.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

House resumed.

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