HC Deb 25 March 1872 vol 210 cc687-8

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Select Committee on the Game Laws do consist of Nineteen Members."—(Mr. Secretary Bruce.)

MR. JAMES

took exception to the constitution of the Committee.

MR. ANDERSON

thought the Committee an extremely bad one, and hoped its nomination would be postponed.

MR. BRAND

moved the adjournment of the debate upon the ground of the unsatisfactory nature of the nomination.

MR. DIMSDALE

seconded the Motion.

MR. BRUCE

, stating that the country wanted an alteration, not an abolition of the Game Laws, consented to withdraw the Motion.

Motion made, and Question, "That the Debate be now adjourned,"—(Mr. Brand,)—put, and agreed to.

Debate adjourned till Friday 5th April.