HC Deb 04 March 1862 vol 165 cc1060-1

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. LOCKE KING

said, that he begged to move the second reading of this Bill.

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

MR. COLLINS

said, he must oppose the Motion, unless the hon. Gentleman would fix the next stage for a Wednesday, when it could be fully discussed.

MR. LOCKE KING

I am willing to allow the hon. Gentleman ample opportunity for discussing the Bill, and I will fix the Committee for Tuesday next.

MR. COLLINS

No, that will not do. Unless the hon. Gentleman fixes Wednesday, I shall be under the necessity of counting him out now.

MR. LOCKE KING

said, he did not see why he should be compelled to fix Wednesday.

MR. COLLINS

I move, Sir, that the House be counted.

Notice taken, that forty Members were not present; House counted; and forty Members not being present,

House adjourned at Eight o'clock till Thursday.