HC Deb 11 June 1890 vol 345 cc628-9

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford, N.)

Does this Bill extend to Ireland?

MR. HOBHOUSE (Somerset, E.)

It does not.

MR. T. M. HEALY

I beg to move, Sir, that you report Progress. If Eng- lish orchards are to be exempted from rating I do not see why the Irish orchards should not be also.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."—(Mr. T. M. Healy.)

(5.31.) SIR M. HICKS BEACH

The original Act does not apply to Ireland.

MR. T. M. HEALY

Well, then, we will make it, before we go much further.

MR. HOBHOUSE

I would appeal to the lion. Member not to do that. The original Act is one of some 300 sections.

(5.32.) MR. T. M. HEALY

I do not see why if English orchards are exempted from rating Irish orchards should not be.

MR. LONG

Let me explain what this Bill does. Certain exemptions have existed with regard to the rating of market gardens and woods. There has been a doubt whether this included orchards. The object of this Bill is to remove that doubt. The original Act does not apply to Ireland.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Bill reported; as amended; to be considered tomorrow.