§ Order for Second Reading read.
SIR E. ASSHETON CROSSsaid, he was afraid he should have to put the second reading off until Tuesday.
§ MR. ARTHUR ARNOLDsaid, that in three successive Sessions he had given a Notice of opposition, which was, practically, a Motion for the rejection of the Bill. Whenever the second reading was moved, he should be prepared to state the reasons which had led him to take that course. He was not moved by a desire to hinder the discussion of that important measure; but, on the contrary, he joined with the right hon. Gentleman the Member for South-West Lancashire (Sir E. Assheton Cross) in the desire that an opportunity, somewhat earlier than half-an-hour after midnight, should be obtained for the discussion of the policy of a Bill which had come to this House from a most distinguished and learned Lord, who was held in high respect on both sides of the House.
§ SIR R. ASSHETON CROSSI am very glad to hear that I am to have, at all events, the qualified support of the hon. Gentleman the Member for Salford (Mr. Arthur Arnold). I do hope he will give us an opportunity, some time or other, for the discussion of the measure. If the block remains against it, I am afraid there is little chance of its coming on. I will put it down for Tuesday—I do not wish to press it unduly; but I know that my hon. and learned Friend the Attorney General wishes that some means may be found for discussing it, and I, therefore, trust he will assist me in securing an opportunity for bringing it before the House.
§ Second Reading deferred till Tuesday next.