HC Deb 28 May 1863 vol 170 cc2077-8
MR. MAGUIRE

, in moving that the House should go into Committee pro formâ on this Bill, in order to have Amendments printed, intimated that he should withdraw the measure at a subsequent stage, in consequence of the course which he understood the Government meant to take on that subject.

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

explained, that it was a measure which it was impossible to carry without Government assistance, and they were not yet in a position to take it up; but that an understanding had been made with the hon. Member that a Bill would be introduced next Session by the Government which would carry out the views of the hon. Member.

MR. WHITESIDE

concurred in the course taken.

MR. MAGUIRE

said, he was quite satisfied, and gave notice that on Monday he would move that the Order be discharged.

Bill considered in Committee,

House resumed.

Bill reported; to be printed, as amended [Bill 141]; re-committed for Monday next.