§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir R. WEBSTER, Isle of Wight)In moving 923 that the Order for the Second Reading of this Bill be read and discharged, I regret that, owing to the opposition of certain hon. Members from Ireland, this Bill cannot now be proceeded with. But Her Majesty's Government regard it as a very valuable measure, and would have been willing to consent to the exclusion of Ireland from it. I hope hon. Gentlemen from Ireland will consider the matter as early as possible, as the Bill is so desirable in the interests of children.
§ (10.30.) MR. SEXTONI may say that I have received communications from Ireland which render it necessary for me to oppose the Bill, but during the Recess I will communicate with the right hon. Gentleman more definitely on the subject.
§ Order discharged.
§ Bill withdrawn.