HC Deb 15 March 1880 vol 251 cc1016-7
MR. ANDERSON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what course he intended to take with regard to the Parliamentary Elections and Corrupt Practices (No. 2) Bill, against which a page of Notices of Opposition and Amendments had been given?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Sir, I am aware that there are a large number of Notices of opposition to the Bill; but the Bill has been introduced, I believe, with a view to the general convenience of a large body of Members who wish to have the point which is raised by it decided. I, therefore, think it would be right that we should proceed with the Bill.