HC Deb 06 August 1875 vol 226 c681

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."—(Mr. Fawcett.)

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

hoped that the Bill, which was a Bill merely for the purpose of giving greater facilities for borrowing to local authorities, would be proceeded with. Some clauses had been taken out, and practically it was merely a Consolidation Bill, giving no additional powers.

MR. FAWCETT

maintained that the measure, which had been altered and re-altered, was really not the measure which had been read a second time, and therefore he objected to its being proceeded with at half-past I o'clock in the morning.

Question put.

The Committee divided:—Ayes 12; Noes 52: Majority 40.

House resumed.

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered To-morrow.

House adjourned at a quarter before Three o'clock.