HC Deb 05 May 1876 vol 229 cc182-3

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.)

Amendment agreed to.

Clause, as amended, agreed to.

Clause 3 (Construction of Act), agreed to.

Orders by Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council.

Clause 4 (Power to Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council to make orders.)

MR. SHARMAN CRAWFORD

called attention to the disease of glanders in horses, and moved an Amendment, the object of which was to aid in stamping out that terrible disease.

SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH

said, he would give his attention to the proposal of the hon. Member.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

MR. BUTT

said, this was a most important clause. The Lord Lieutenant should not have the power of authorizing or directing the Guardians of any Poor Law Unions in Ireland to provide for the inspection, examination, compulsory slaughter, or burial of any animals brought into any seaport within such Unions for the purpose of being exported there from.

MR PARNELL

moved to report Progress on account of the lateness of the hour.

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

The Committee divided:—Ayes 15; Noes 69: Majority 54.

MR. BIGGAR

moved that the Chairman do leave the Chair.

SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH

said he would consent to report Progress.

Motion agreed to.

Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Friday next.