HC Deb 14 May 1885 vol 298 c551

ENACTMENTS relative to new Polling Districts and Polling Places and the Lists of Voters therein.

Amendment proposed, In page 35, line 17, at end, to insert the following sub-section:—"(2.) So much of section eighteen, sub-section two, as relates to the publication in two newspapers, and in the "Dublin Gazette," of the notice herein mentioned, shall be and is hereby repealed."—(Campbell-Bannerman.)

Question proposed, "That those words be there inserted."

MR. SEXTON

asked for an explanation of the Amendment.

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

said, the Amendment dealt with a point in the Ballot Act which required the publication in certain newspapers of notices relating to polling places. Ample provision would be made in other ways for due notice being given to all persons concerned.

Question put, and agreed to.

Schedule, as amended, agreed to.