HC Deb 23 February 1871 vol 204 c762

In reply to Mr. GEORGE BENTINCK,

MR. W. E. FORSTER

said, he had fully hoped that the Ballot Bill would have been delivered to hon. Members on Wednesday morning. A few copies only were delivered on Wednesday afternoon; but the Bill was not delivered to hon. Members generally till that (Thursday) morning. Under these circumstances, he would not propose the second reading of the Bill on Monday.