HC Deb 03 May 1887 vol 314 cc823-4

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Amendment made.

Bill reported.

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

I observe that this Bill does not extend to Ireland, and as I find it has been recommitted, I wish to ask if the exclusion of Ireland was duly considered?

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

I believe so; but I have no knowledge of it myself.

MR. T. M. HEALY

I will ask the question of the hon. Member for the Forest of Dean Division of Gloucester?

MR. BLAKE (Gloucester, Forest of Dean)

The exclusion of Ireland was duly considered.

MR. T. M. HEALY

I do not like to move that the Bill should apply to Ireland, as I am not sufficiently acquainted with the circumstances of our quarries; but I would like to ask whether the hon. Gentleman has considered the whole of the case of Ireland?

MR. BLAKE

I had communications from several Irish Members that the Bill would be opposed if it was proposed to extend it to Ireland.

Bill, as amended, to be considered Tomorrow.