§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Jackson.)
§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)protested against the Bill being read without some explanation of it being given, late though the hour was. He took serious objection to the method by which the Government tried to smuggle Bills through at the close of a Sitting. He was perfectly certain the country would not look with favour upon that attempt—for it was nothing less—to obtain money under false pretences.
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)said, the hon. Member had evidently spoken under some misapprehension. The Bill simply gave effect to the Votes already passed by the House. It gave legal effect to the Votes in Supply, enabling the Government to use the money.
§ Question put, and agreed to.