HC Deb 08 August 1881 vol 264 c1343

Order for Committee read.

MR. ARTHUR O'CONNOR

said, that he should like to know the nature of the Bill, as some hon. Members, particularly an hon. Member who generally sat at the end of that Bench, were very much interested in it?

LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH

in reply, said, that the Bill was merely a formal measure to carry out a promise made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

MR. ARTHUR O'CONNOR

said, he would not raise any opposition to the progress of the Bill.

Bill considered in Committee, and reported; to be printed, as amended [Bill 243]; re-committedfor Thursday.