HC Deb 24 July 1873 vol 217 cc963-4

Motion made, and Question proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill for the appropriation to the towns of Kingstown and Queenstown of the seats vacated by the disfranchisement of the boroughs of Cashel and Sligo."—(Mr. Butt.)

MR. J. LOWTHER

said, he should feel it his duty to oppose the introduction of the Bill.

MR. VANCE

observed that he should likewise have to oppose the Motion, if it were persevered in by the hon. and learned Member.

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

assured the hon. and learned Member for Limerick that the matter would receive the attention of the Government, who might possibly find themselves in a position to introduce a Bill on the subject next Session. He put it to the hon. and learned Member, therefore, whether it was worth his while to persevere with the Motion at that late period of the Session.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.