HC Deb 05 August 1881 vol 264 cc1100-1

Order for Consideration, as amended, read.

MR. CHILDERS

said, he wished to put a question to the hon. Member for Cavan (Mr. Biggar), who had a Notice down which blocked the Bill. There was, he believed, no other opposition to the Bill, and it was a great object that the Bill should pass as soon as possible, so that the Consolidation Bill should pass in the interest of prisoners under courts martial. Would the hon. Member take off his opposition to this Bill, in order to leave the way clear for the Consolidation Bill?

MR. BIGGAR

said, his hon. Friend the Member for the City of Cork (Mr. Parnell) who, as the House would recollect, took a great interest in the Army Regulation Bill of a few Sessions ago, had expressed a wish to suggest Amendments, and until he had had an opportunity of conferring with his hon. Friend he would rather not promise; but he would be prepared to decide by Monday.

Consideration, as amended, deferred, till Monday next.