HC Deb 29 April 1887 vol 314 c490

Order for Second Reading read.

Motion made, and Question proposed "That the Bill be now read a second time."

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Debate be now adjourned."—(Mr. Arthur O'Connor.)

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. STUART-WORTLEY) (Sheffield, Hallam)

The object of the Bill is to get rid of a trifling error in an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament by the right hon. Gentleman opposite the Member for Edinburgh (Mr. Childers). I trust, therefore, that the hon. Member (Mr. Arthur O'Connor) will allow it to go on.

MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)

Last night I asked that the Bill should be postponed, and that the block should be withdrawn. I think it is perfectly harmless.

Question put.

The House divided:—Ayes 80; Noes 137: Majority 57.—(Div. List, No. 102.)

Original Question put, and agreed to.

Bill read a second time, and committed for Monday next.