HC Deb 15 November 1888 vol 330 c1371

Order for Committee read.

MR. ILLINGWORTH (Bradford, W.)

said, as it was obvious there would be no opportunity for discussing the Bill, would it not be better to withdraw it at once?

THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)

said, it was for the Minister in charge to take that responsibility.

MR. ILLINGWORTH

remarked, that other Bills had been withdrawn in the absence of the responsible Minister.

DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

said, though the Bill stood at Committee stage, it had on previous occasions been taken at a late hour without debate.

MR. SPEAKER

If opposition is offered, the Bill, of necessity, is set down for another day.

Committee deferred till To-morrow.