HC Deb 10 May 1875 vol 224 cc435-6

Order for Consideration, as amended, read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill, as amended, be now taken into Consideration."—(Mr. Charley.)

Amendment proposed, to leave out from the words "That the Bill" to the end of the Question, in order to add the words "be referred to a Select Committee,"—(Mr. Vance,)—instead thereof.

Question, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Question," put, and agreed to.

Main Question put, and agreed to.

Bill considered.

MR. MARTEN

moved the omission of Clause 5, on the ground that its operation might give rise to fraudulent representations.

Amendment proposed, to leave out Clause 5.—(Mr. Marten.)

MR. MONK

maintained that this provision had been very carefully considered by the Royal Commission, and resisted its excision.

MR. PEASE

took the same view.

MR. HERSCHELL

supported the Amendment.

MR. ASSHETON CROSS

also supported it.

Motion made, and Question put, "That Clause 5 stand part of the Bill."

The House divided:—Ayes 8; Noes 121: Majority 113.

Bill to be read the third time Tomorrow, at Two of the clock.