HC Deb 31 May 1889 vol 336 cc1666-7

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this Bill be read a second time."

* SIR M. HICKS BEACH

This is a Bill embodying some of the recommendations of a large and representative Com- mittee of the House which carefully inquired into the subject. Controversial points have been left out of this Bill, which is, among other matters, intended to secure the better representation of pilots on Pilotage Boards, and to deal with their friendly and sick funds so as to secure better management.

MR. CONYBEARE (Cornwall, Camborne)

Can the right hon. Gentleman assure us that the Bill does not contain these provisions to which such serious objection was taken last year by hon. Members on this side of the House?

* SIR M. HICKS BEACH

I can assure the hon. Member that the Bill does not raise those controversial points.

Bill read a second time, and committed for Monday next.