HC Deb 15 May 1877 vol 234 cc1014-5

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. W. H. SMITH,

in moving that the Bill be now read a second time, stated that it authorized the advance of £700,000 for public loans in Ireland, and also remitted certain sums amounting to about £500,000, which had previously been advanced by the Treasury on inadequate security.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. W. H. Smith.)

MR. ANDERSON

objected to the Bill on account of the proposed remissions.

MR. COURTNEY

moved the adjournment of the debate.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Debate be now adjourned." —(Mr. Courtney.)

The House divided:—Ayes 7; Noes 60: Majority 53.—(Div. List, No. 128.)

Original Question put, and agreed to.

Bill read a second time, and committed for Thursday 7th June.