HC Deb 09 June 1863 vol 171 cc671-2

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to.

Clause 3 struck out.

New Clause.

SIR GEORGE GREY

said, he objected to proceeding further with the Bill, and should move that the Chairman report progress.

SIR MICHAEL SHAW STEWART

said, that the Bill was a copy of an Act which passed last year with regard to Ireland, and he was not responsible for the objectionable clause.

SIR ANDREW AGNEW

said, he was the author of the clause; and if it were objected to, he would withdraw it.

SIR GEORGE GREY

said, he would suggest that proposed Amendments, to make the Bill applicable to England, should be printed.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

House resumed.

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered on Monday next.