§ MR. EASTWICKsaid, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether he has any intention of bringing in a Bill to enable the Courts of Judicature to deal with Mayors who may be guilty of conduct that shall bring the administration of the Law into disrepute, or for facilitating the removal of Mayors, who may misconduct themselves, from office?
MR. BRUCESir, as at present advised, it is not the intention of the Government to propose any such Bill. It 573 is obvious that the question is one which, requires some consideration, and that legislation upon it ought not to be attempted under the influence of passing events.