HC Deb 28 May 1883 vol 279 c962
SIR R. ASSHETON CROSS

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, When it is proposed to take the Second Reading of the Parliamentary Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Practices) Bill, which was ordered to be printed on the 16th February?

MR. GLADSTONE

I am afraid, Sir, I cannot undertake to answer this Question to-day; but I will do so tomorrow.

MR. LEWIS

gave Notice that he would ask whether it was the intention of the Government to bring in a Bill during the present Session to deal with what were known as "the peccant boroughs?"