HC Deb 19 July 1866 vol 184 c1143

Order for Committee read.

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

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Clause 1.

MR. GLADSTONE

said, it was quite a novelty to pass a Bill of this nature affecting trade and revenue without any public statement being made.

MR. HUNT

had thought the Bill would be received with common consent, but after the suggestion of the right hon. Gentleman he consented to postpone the Bill.

House resumed.

Committee report Progress; to sit again on Monday next.