HC Deb 17 August 1889 vol 339 cc1643-4

As amended, considered.

Clause (Discretionary power as to number of pilots licensed,)—(Mr. Flynn,)— brought up, and read the first time.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause be now read a second time."

* MR. J. C. FLYNN (Cork, N.)

May I suggest, in moving the new Clause which stands in my name, that, if the number of pilots is to be unlimited, the amount of remuneration to be earned by each will be seriously reduced, and you will get an inferior class of men in the service. One result of that would be that the work itself would suffer. If the right hon. Gentleman the President of the Board of Trade will consent to this Clause, I should, of course, be willing to assent to any proposal giving necessary powers of regulation to that Department.

* SIR MICHAEL HICKS BEACH

I would suggest to the hon. Member to withdraw this Clause, as the matter can be better dealt with on Clause 3.

Motion and Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendments made.

Further proceedings deferred till Monday next.