§ Motion made, and Question, "That leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend the Municipal Franchise of the Borough of Belfast,"—(Colonel Saunderson,)—put, and agreed to.
§ Bill ordered to be brought in by Colonel SAUNDERSON, Colonel KING-HARMAN, Colonel WARING, Mr. T. W. RUSSELL, and Mr. LEA.
§ Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 211.]
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be read a second time upon Wednesday 18th May."—(Colonel Saunderson.)
§ MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W.)May I ask the hon. and gallant Gentleman whether he intends that the passing of this Bill shall depend upon chance, or whether he intends to ask the House to give facilities for the passing of the Bill?
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ Bill to be read a second time upon Wednesday 18th May.