HC Deb 04 April 1889 vol 334 cc1676-7

Order for Second Reading read.

COLONEL NOLAN (Galway, N.)

This Bill was discussed last year and received a large measure of support. Its object is simply to enable to sell a tenant a few acres in addition to the holding itself when that is desired. This a landlord now cannot do, but this Bill will enable him to do it. Among tenants there is anxiety to have the Bill passed; at least I know that is so in Galway, and landlords make no objection to it.

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. MADDEN,) Dublin University

The object of the Bill is, briefly speaking, that which the hon. and gallant Gentleman has stated. It may be necessary to consider some details in Committee, but, on the part of the Government, I offer no opposition to the Second Reading. Of course, I must be understood as not pledging the Government to details, but safeguarded it may prove a useful measure.

Question put, and agreed to.

Bill read second time, and committed for Thursday next.