HC Deb 31 July 1872 vol 213 c213

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. ANDERSON

, in moving "That the Order of the Day for the Second Reading of the Bill be now discharged," had to say that with regard to a Petition from 35,000 persons in its favour, every precaution had been taken to prevent any fraudulent signatures.

MR. MUNDELLA

intimated his intention of re-introducing the Bill on the first day of next Session, and hoped that in the interval some investigation would be made into the matter.

MR. BRUCE

assured his hon. Friend that the inquiry would not only be full, but impartial.

Motion agreed to.

Order discharged; Bill withdrawn.