HC Deb 20 February 1890 vol 341 cc758-9

In reply to Mr. A. S. HILL (Staffordshire, Kingswinford),

MR. W. H. SMITH

said: I hope the House will read this Bill a second time to-night, it being distinctly understood that the Bill is to be referred to a Select Committee.

SIR G. CAMPBELL

May I remind the right hon. Gentleman that he has given, a distinct pledge that full notice would be given, so that the Bill would not be read without full discussion?

MR. W. H. SMITH

I do not recollect having given any distinct pledge of the kind; but, of course, if it is so I will carry it out.