HC Deb 12 June 1890 vol 345 cc807-8

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. T. M. HEALT

On a point of Order, Sir, I wish to ask why it is that this Order is marked in italics "to be referred to a Select Committee?" what do right hon. Gentlemen know of that? It is a matter for the House to determine, and I think it is an illegitimate and objectionable mode of trying to induce the House to pass the Second Reading.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

The explanation is that the Bill is of a semi-private character.

MR. SPEAKER

The examiners have reported that the Standing Orders which govern Private Bills are applicable to this Bill, and so it must be referred to a Select Committee.

MR. T. M. HEALY

The notice was not down yesterday.

MR. SPEAKER

The Examiner had not then reported.

Second Reading deferred till to-marrow.