HC Deb 27 July 1876 vol 230 c2021

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Clause 6 (Appointment of Bishop of Truro).

MR. DILLWYN

proposed, as an Amendment, words to the effect that, in the case of subsequent appointments to the Bishopric, the election should be made without reference to the congé ď elire by the Dean and Chapter, and that the nomination of the Crown should be definitive.

Amendment proposed, in page 3, line 9, to leave out the words "So long as there is not a Dean and Chapter of Truro."—(Mr. Dillwyn.)

Question again proposed, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Clause."

Question put.

The Committee divided:—Ayes 135; Noes 67: Majority 68.

Clause agreed to.

Remaining Clauses agreed to.

House resumed.

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered To-morrow, at Two of the clock.