§ Order read, for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question proposed [13th December], on consideration of Lords' Amendments, "That this House doth disagree with the Lords in the Amendment in page 2, line 20."—(Mr. Sexton.)
§ Question again proposed.
§ Debate resumed.
§ THE LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN (Mr. SEXTON) (Belfast, W.)said, his objection to the Amendments was that instead of taking silence for consent, it required approval, and did not define any way whereby approval should be given.
§ THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. MADDEN) (Dublin University)said, he would suggest that the hon. Member's objection would be met by the addition of words to the end of the Lords' Amendment, "Provided always that such approval shall be given within one calendar month after the said seven days, except where the Local Government Board shall direct a local inquiry, etc."
§ MR. SEXTONsaid, he was satisfied with the proposal of the hon. and learned Gentleman.
§ Motion, by leave, withdrawn.
618§ Lords' Amendment agreed to, with an Amendment.
§ Subsequent Amendments agreed to, with an Amendment.