HC Deb 09 June 1865 vol 179 c1337

On Order for resuming Adjourned Debate on Amendment on going into Committee [2nd June].

MR. GRANT DUFF

asked the Lord Advocate what course he proposed to take in reference to this Bill.

THE LORD ADVOCATE

said, he found that though he had received the support of the majority of the Scotch Members in regard to the Bill, yet the opposition was so formidable that he had no hope of carrying the measure this Session, and he therefore intended to withdraw it. The question, however, had gained very much by being amply discussed, and in a future Session he hoped that the Scotch representatives would be more unanimous on the matter. He moved that the order he now read, and discharged.

Order of the Day read, and discharged.

Bill withdrawn.