HC Deb 28 June 1880 vol 253 c954

Order for Second Beading read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."

GENERAL SIR GEORGE BALFOUR

said, the Bill was one of the most extraordinary measures that had been brought before Parliament during the time he had had a seat in the House. The object of the Bill was to construct a harbour in a well known place on the Yorkshire coast.

MR. SPEAKER

Does the hon. Member object to the Bill?

GENERAL SIR GEORGE BALFOUR

Yes.

MR. SPEAKER

Then it must stand over until to-morrow.

GENERAL SIR GEORGE BALFOUR

I wish to call attention to the nature of the Bill.

MR. SPEAKER

As there is opposition the second reading in accordance with the Rules of the House must stand over.

Question put, and negatived.

Bill to be read a second time tomorrow.

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