HC Deb 25 March 1884 vol 286 cc744-5
SIR EDWARD WATKIN

asked Mr. Attorney General, If he will lay upon I the Table, and cause to be circulated, Copy of the Bill now pending in the Parliament of the "Dominion of Canada," which provides for the political enfranchisement of women possessing the qualifications fixed for men; and, also Copy of the Ordinance passed by the "House of Keys" of the Isle of Man, which provides for the political enfranchisement of women?

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir HENRY JAMES)

Sir, I do not know why the hon. Member has selected me to answer this Question.

SIR EDWARD WATKIN

explained that he had asked the hon. and learned Gentleman because his name was on the back of the Representation of the People Bill, and as the Prime Minister was absent.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir HENRY JAMES)

said, he saw no reason why the printing of these documents should be gone into. Any private person could have access to them.