HC Deb 21 July 1879 vol 248 c844
MR. W. H. JAMES

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he can state what course the Government propose to take with respect to the Charity (Expenses and Accounts) (No. 2) Bill; and, whether, if he proposes to abandon the Bill, he will consent to refer the subject to which it relates to a Select Committee?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

, in reply, said, the subject was complicated, and, therefore, they proposed to withdraw the Bill for the present Session, and introduce next Session another Bill, which, if necessary, would be referred to a Select Committee.