HC Deb 06 June 1861 vol 163 c691

Order for Second Reading read.

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

hoped there would be no objection to the second reading of this Bill, which had been frequently postponed. There was no opposition, he believed, to the principle, and the whole subject could be fully discussed in Committee.

MR. HODGKINSON

said, an hon. Friend of his, who intended to move an Amendment, had left the House, believing that the Bill could not come on to-night.

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

observed that the only Amendment that could be moved on the second reading was that it be read that day six months.

MR. HODGKINSON

said, that was precisely the Amendment his hon. Friend intended to move.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Bill be now read a second time."

The House divided:—Ayes 110; Noes 31: Majority 79.

Bill read 2°.