§ [Progress 31st March.]
§ Bill considered in Committee.
§ (In the Committee.)
§ Clause 2 (Interpretation.)
§ Amendment proposed, in page 1, line 15, to leave out the words "Act (Ireland), 1866," in order to insert the words "(Ireland) Acts, 1866–1874."—(Sir Michael Hicks-Beach.)
§ Question proposed, "That the words 'Act (Ireland), 1866' stand part of the Clause."
§ MR. MELDONsaid, he should move that the Chairman report Progress. The Bill was an important one, and ought not to be proceeded with at that hour of the night.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed,
§ "That the Chairman report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."—(Mr. Meldon.)
§ After short discussion,
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ House resumed.
§ Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Monday next.