§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Johnston.)
§ DR. TANNERI would not object to the Second Reading of this Bill if the hon. Gentleman would consent to refer the Bill to a Select Committee. There are many debateable points, and I think the best way of satisfying the claims of all parties would be to refer the measure to a Committee.
§ MR. SEXTONThere are, no doubt, debateable points, but I do not think it necessary to refer the Bill to a Select Committee. I would suggest that the Committee stage should be delayed until we have had an opportunity of considering all the points dealt with.
§ *THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TOE IRELAND (Mr. MADDEN,) Dublin UniversityI hope the House will allow the Bill to be read a second time. I have carefully gone into the details of the Bill, and I believe the Bill will afford a means of settling the question upon a satisfactory basis.
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ Bill read a second time, and committed for Wednesday 11th June.