HC Deb 14 July 1890 vol 346 c1686

Order for Second Reading read.

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

(12.3.) DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

This Order has been on the Paper on many occasions, and now, seeing that Her Majesty's Government do not think it necessary to give us any information as to the Bill, and perhaps the time is inconvenient for doing so, I must object to the Bill being proceeded with.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir R. WEBSTER,) Isle of Wight

The Bill is simply to remove certain difficulties of administration that have occurred in the colonies, and to simplify procedure.

DR. TANNER

I object.

SIR W. HARCOURT (Derby)

At this period of the Session an objection raised at this stage may be fatal. It seems to me the Bill is a very useful one, and I hope the hon. Member will allow his objections to remain for discusssion in Committee.

DR. TANNER

As a general rule I am desirous of meeting the wishes of right hon. Gentlemen on the Front Opposition Bench, but there is really nothing to prevent this Bill, if it is a useful and non-contentious measure, being set down as a first Order to-morrow or on Thursday. I certainly object to its being taken after midnight.

Objection being taken to Further Proceeding, the Debate stood adjourned.

Debate to be resumed to-morrow.