HC Deb 23 February 1865 vol 177 cc607-8

Moved, That the Bill be now read 2°.— (Mr. Cowper.)

MR. ROLT

said, he thought it would be right to insert some words meeting the difficulty to which he had alluded, and recognizing the necessity of forming means of access to the courts when constructed, as a part of the scheme. In that view he should give notice of an Amendment which would have the effect of providing suitable access from the Temple to the new courts.

MR. COWPER

said, that by the Bill only so much of the site was taken as was absolutely necessary for the building. It was, therefore, not possible by that Bill to obtain power to make a bridge over the street, or a tunnel under it, but the Government would be very glad if the hon. and learned Gentleman's legal acumen would enable them to insert anything which would secure to the Government the power of doing either of those things.

Motion agreed to.

Bill read 2°, and committed to a Select Committee.

And, on February 24, Select Committee nominated as follows:—

Mr. COWPER, Mr. SELWYN, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. MURRAY, and three Members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection.