HC Deb 31 July 1875 vol 226 cc338-9

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read the third time."—(Sir H. Drummond Wolff.)

MR. DODDS

said, the Bill proposed to make a great change, which ought not to be made unless it were accompanied by other changes. On that ground, he and others were determined to resist the further progress of the Bill; but as there was not time to discuss it now, he moved that the debate be adjourned.

MR. HAYTER

seconded the Motion.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Debate be now adjourned." (Mr. Dodds.)

SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

said, the only object of the Bill was to simplify registration in boroughs. It cut both ways; it gave no advantage to either political Party; and, as the House had already expressed an opinion in its favour, he should endeavour to pass it.

MR. ONSLOW

said, he hoped the progress of the Bill would-not be resisted. There had been a division on a previous stage, in which it was carried by a large majority.

Question put.

The House divided:—Ayes 27; Noes 87: Majority 60.

Question again proposed, "That the Bill be now read the third time."

MR. DILLWYN

, remarking that they met on Saturday to forward Government Business, moved the adjournment of the House.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—(Mr. Dillwyn.)

THE CHACEELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

, remarking that the Government had supported the Bill, advised the hon. Gentleman in charge of it, to consent to the adjournment of the debate.

MR. MONK

suggested the re-committal of the Bill for the purpose of making a small Amendment, which would get rid of further opposition.

MR. DILLWYN

said, he would withdraw his Motion.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Question again proposed, "That the Bill be now read the third time."

Debate adjourned till Monday.