HC Deb 24 May 1882 vol 269 c1590

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL (Sir FARRER HERSCHELL)

said, he was sorry to interpose between the Committee and his hon. and learned Friend (Sir Hardinge Giffard); but the hon. and learned Gentleman the Attorney General, who was unavoidably absent, was very anxious to make some observations on the Bill, and, therefore, he (the Solicitor General) felt bound to move to report Progress.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."—(Mr. Solicitor General.)

SIR HARDINGE GIFFARD

said, he would point out that the Bill was very short, and the third reading would afford the hon. and learned Gentleman the Attorney General ample opportunity of offering any observations he might think necessary.

MR. PUGH

said, that he had to object to the Committee being proceeded with.

MR. BUTT

said, he was anxious to know whether the hon. and learned Gentleman the Attorney General meant to insist upon his opposition to the Bill at that stage? There was only one clause, and any opposition might very well be taken on the third reading.

Question put, and agreed to.

Committee report Progress; to sit again To-morrow.

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