§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ MR. COURTNEYsaid, he believed there was no objection to the principle of this Bill, though, possibly, there might be some discussion of details on the clauses. Ho would, therefore, ask the House to allow him to take the second reading, on the understanding that the Committee stage should not be taken until a sufficient time had elapsed, and as to which he would take care that duo Notice was given.
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Courtney.)
§ SIR JOSEPH PEASEsaid, he expected to hear his hon. Friend say how long it would be before ho proposed to take the Committee. There was a very great deal in the Bill affecting the railway interest, and it was very important that there should be plenty of time to look into it.
§ MR. COURTNEYsaid, he did not propose to take the Committee before Monday week.
Motion agreed to.
Bill read a second time, and committed for Monday 2nd July.