§ Bill, as amended, considered.
§ Amendments made.
§ Amendment proposed, in page 6, line 2, by inserting after the word "and," the words "if necessary."—(Sir George Campbell.)
§ Question proposed, "That the words 'if necessary' be there inserted."
§ Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
§ Other Amendments made.
§ Amendment proposed, in page 8, line 20, by inserting after the word "be," the words "not more than."—(Sir George Campbell.)
§ Question proposed, "That the words 'not more than' be there inserted."
§ Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
§ Other Amendments made.
§ Amendment proposed, in page 8, line 38, to leave out from the word "For," to the word "sums," in line 45, both inclusive.—(Sir George Campbell.)
§ Question proposed, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Bill."
§ Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
§ Amendment proposed, in page 9, line 7, to leave out the words "four guineas," and insert the words "two guineas."—(Sir George Campbell.)
§ Question proposed, "That the words 'four guineas' stand part of the Bill."
§ Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. B. BALFOUR)&c.) (Clackmannan,said, he understood that an hon. Member (Mr. Esslemont) meant to propose an Amendment to throw the expenses of Returning Officers upon the rates, as had been done 1637 in respect to England, but the hon. Member was not present.
§ MR. SPEAKERsaid, the subject could be dealt with, on the next stage of the Bill. The Lord Advocate could only proceed with his own Amendments.