THE ATTORNEY GENERALmoved for leave to bring in a Bill to consolidate and amend the Church Building and New Parishes Act.
§ MR. HADFIELDsaid, he believed that the measure was intended to secure the payment of church rates in certain parishes. He thought that the Attorney General ought to explain its objects before he asked for leave to introduce such a Bill.
THE ATTORNEY GENERALsaid, the Bill wag recommended by a Select Committee and the same as introduced last year. It would not in any way interfere with church rates. The law would be left as it stood. If any Amendments could be suggested he would be most happy to consider them.
§ Leave given.
§ Bill to consolidate and amend the Church Building and New Parishes Acts, ordered to be brought in by Mr. ATTORNEY GENERAL and Sir GEORGE GREY.
§ Bill presented, and read 1°. [Bill 61.]