HC Deb 20 February 1888 vol 322 c981

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Law of Evidence in Criminal Cases."—(Mr. Attorney General.)

MR. T. M. HEALY

May I ask the hon. and learned Attorney General if he intends to apply this Bill to Ireland?

SIR RICHARD WEBSTER

Yes.

MR. T. M. HEALY

In spite of the pledge of last year?

SIR RICHARD WEBSTER

There was no pledge given last year.

Motion agreed to.

Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Attorney General, Mr. Secretary Matthews, and Mr. Solicitor General.

Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 132.]