§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ (11.57.) MR. SEALE-HAYNE (Devon, Ashburton)It is obvious that at this late hour I cannot go into a full explanation of the provisions of this Bill. It is a Bill in which Industrial and Co-operative Societies take the greatest possible interest, and it is founded on the unanimous recommendation of the Town Holdings Committee. It proposes to give power for the enfranchisement of leaseholders in accordance with the Report of that Committee, and I sincerely trust that inasmuch as the Bill is supported by hon. Members on both sides of the House, and arouses no party question, the House will now permit the Bill to be read a second time.
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Seale-Hayne.)
§ (11.59.) MR. AMBROSE (Middlesex, Harrow)The Bill, the Second Reading of which the hon. and learned Gen- 801 tleman has just proposed, involves a very important principle. The question of giving to industrial and provident societies facilities for acquiring the property they hold, or lease, is one thing, and I am quite prepared to do anything to assist the development of these societies, provided always—
It being Midnight, the Debate stood adjourned.
Debate to be resumed upon Tuesday next.