HC Deb 19 March 1868 vol 190 c1890
MR. MONCREIFF

said, he wished to ask the Lord Advocate, On what day the Reform Bill for Scotland will be proceeded with?

MR. DISRAELI

I cannot give any answer to the hon. and learned Gentleman till I have secured a second reading for the Irish Reform Bill. I think it necessary that that should take place without delay, and afterwards I shall be able to state what course we propose to take.

MR. BOUVERIE

Does not the right hon. Gentleman intend to proceed with the Committee on the Scotch Reform Bill till the Irish Reform Bill has been read a second time?

MR. DISRAELI

I wish the Irish Bill to be read a second time, and I shall lose no time in asking the opinion of the House upon its principle.