§ MR. LEWISasked Mr. Attorney General, Whether the Government proposes to move for the issue of a new Writ for the City of Oxford, in the place of Mr. Justice Chitty; and, whether he will state the course the Government propose to pursue as regards the still 882 vacant seats of Members unseated for bribery?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir HENRY JAMES)It is not the intention of the Government to move for the issue of a New Writ for the City of Oxford in consequence of the elevation of Mr. Justice Chitty. In answer to the second portion of the Question, I may state that it is the intention of the Government to submit a Bill for the consideration of the House, and the House will then have an opportunity of dealing with the different constituencies according to the amount of corrupt practices which had been reported to have existed.
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir HENRY JAMES)At the first practicable opportunity, Sir.
§ MR. LEWISIn consequence of the answer I have received, I beg to give Notice that on this day week I shall move that a New Writ be issued for the City of Oxford?
§ MR. THOMAS COLLINSI beg to give Notice that I shall oppose the Motion.
§ MR. ONSLOWWill the hon. and learned Gentleman say whether he intends to proceed with that Bill or the Corrupt Practices Bill first?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir HENRY JAMES)said, that that was a matter relating to the general conduct of Business; and the Question ought, therefore, to be addressed to the Prime Minister.