HC Deb 05 March 1891 vol 351 cc343-4

Order for consideration, and Bill, as amended, read.

MR. STOREY

I object.

MR. CHAINING

I hope the hon. Member will not persist in his objection. The Bill is a very useful one.

MR. STOREY

I object to its being taken at such an hour as this—half-past 12.

*MR. F. S. POWELL (Wigan)

There is no opposition to the Bill from any quarter of the House, and I hope the hon. Member will allow this stage to be taken.

*MR. RITCHIE

I would point out to the hon. Member that the Bill is not compulsory.

MR. STOREY

I see it is a useful measure; therefore, I will waive my objection.

Bill, as amended, considered.

Amendments made.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a third time."—(Mr. F. S. Powell.)

MR. CONYBEARE

The question has been raised in regard to Government and other Bills, whether the Third Reading can be taken after a Bill has been amended. I remember last Session we had an all-night Sitting——

Bill to be read the third time tomorrow.