§ Order for Second Reading read.
MR. COZENS-TIARDY (Norfolk, N.)There is no difference of opinion as to the desirability of passing The second reading of this Bill. It is an attempt to alter the provisions of an Act passed 88 years ago, by which it was permitted to accumulate the income of property for a period that is regarded as unwise in the interests of the public. The present Bill is an attempt to prevent this power for a longer period than The minority of The person who may be entitled to it. Full opportunity will be given in Committee to consider any point which 1449 may be thought to require discussion and I therefore, hope the House will allow The Bill to be read a second time.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed. "That The Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Cozens-Hardy.)
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir RICHARD WEBSTER) (Isle of Wight)I trust The House will allow this Bill to be read a second time. Before the question is decided, however, I just wish to say that I am not quite sure that the measure does not go too far in reference to the matter of time. If The hon. Member will put off the Committee stage to some period which will give time for the consideration of clauses, and will enable us to prepare Amendments, if necessary, there will be no opposition to The second reading.
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ Bill read a second time, and committed for Monday 2nd May.