§ MOTION FOR LEAVE.
§ MR. HIBBERT, in moving for leave to bring in a Bill for consolidating enactments relating to Municipal Corporations in England and Wales, said, the Bill was identical with one introduced in the House of Lords last year by the Lord Chancellor. It was a mere Consolidation Bill, having for its object the consolidation of several Acts of Parliament. If it were found that any of the provisions of the Bill required amendment, and the Amendments were of an important character, he proposed to give Notice of them before introducing them into the Bill. If, however, any other Amendments of a substantial nature were brought forward by other hon. Members, he should be compelled to oppose them. He proposed to put down the Committee for that day fortnight.
§
Motion made, and Question,
That leave he given to bring in a Bill for consolidating enactments relating to Municipal Corporations in England and Wales,"—(Mr. Hibbert,)
—put, and agreed to.
§ Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. HIBBERT and Secretary Sir WILLIAM HARCOURT.
§ Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 61.]