HC Deb 04 July 1864 vol 176 c817

Order for Consideration read.

Bill, as amended, considered.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, he had considered the clause relating to Irish distillation as to which there had been a controversy on a former evening, and he had come to the conclusion to withdraw it from the Bill, and the Attorney General would look more closely into the matter during the recess. With regard to the clauses affecting Irish brewers, his desire was to give them the same advantages as brewers in this country. If there were any desire that the Bill should be postponed for a short time, he should raise no objection.

SIR HUGH CAIRNS

suggested that the third reading should be postponed for at least a week, so that, if there were any possible objections to the Bill, the House might be put in possession of them.

MR. HENNESSY

was glad that the right hon. Gentleman the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposed to negative the 16th Clause, to which he had first objected, and that some explanation had been given of the other two clauses, which he thought Irish Members would see were of very great importance, and did not relate to fiscal reform, which no Member would have presumed to discuss.

To be read 3o on Monday next.