HC Deb 01 June 1886 vol 306 c781

Bill, as amended, considered.

Preamble.

MR. T. M. HEALY (Londonderry, S.)

This is a very excellent Bill, and I do not see why it should not apply to Ireland. Therefore, I propose to amend the Preamble by leaving out "and Wales," in order to insert "Wales and Ireland."

Amendment proposed, in page 1, line 3, to leave out "and Wales," in order to insert "and Ireland."—(Mr. T. M. Healy.)

Question, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Bill," put, and negatived.

Question, "That the words proposed be there inserted," put, and agreed to.

Preamble, as amended, agreed to.

MR. LOCKWOOD (York)

I do not know whether the House will allow the Bill to be read a third time now.

MR. SPEAKER

The third reading cannot be taken now, in consequence of the Amendment which has been introduced.

MR. T. M. HEALY

Can it not be taken, Sir, if there is a general assent on the part of the House?

MR. GIBSON (Liverpool, Walton)

Considering that no Member of the Government has spoken on the Amendment which has been introduced, I think it will be well to postpone the third reading until Thursday.

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOE THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. BROADHURST) (Birmingham, Bordesley)

The Amendment was accepted by the Government; but, under the circumstances, I would advise the hon. and learned Member for York (Mr. Lockwood) to defer the third reading until Thursday.

Bill to be read the third time Tomorrow.