HC Deb 30 April 1866 vol 183 cc213-4

Order for Committee read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair."

MR. DODSON

asked the hon. and learned Gentleman who introduced the Bill, whether he could explain what its effect would be upon the retail trade. So far as he (Mr. Dodson) understood the definition of a bag or pocket of hops which it contained, it would apply to any receptacle or package, however small, in which hops were packed.

MR. HUDDLESTON

said, the interpretation clause referred to hops packed in bags or pockets sent from the grower, producer, or any other person. The objection would be met by omitting the words "or any other person."

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

MR. BAGWELL

appealed to the hon. Member to report Progress, to allow the right hon. Gentleman the Secretary for Ireland to bring in his Bill relative to Landlord and Tenant.

MR. HUDDLESTON

declined to accede to the request.

Clause 1 agreed to.

Clause 2.

MR. BAGWELL

again appealed to the right hon. and learned Member not to proceed further that night, and moved that the Chairman report Progress.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, he should support the Motion. The Government had postponed all their Orders to enable his right hon. Friend (Mr. Chichester Fortescue) to introduce a measure of great public interest and im- portance connected with Ireland, and he did not anticipate that the time would be taken up by the Committee on this Bill.

MR. LOCKE

thought it would be extremely inconvenient if this Bill were not proceeded with. There was no objection to any of the Amendments proposed. A few minutes more would enable the Committee to dispose of the whole subject.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Clause agreed to.

Remaining clauses agreed to

House resumed.

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered upon Monday next, and to be printed. [Bill 128.]