HC Deb 10 June 1892 vol 5 c814

SECOND READING.

Order for Second Reading read.

(1.5.) MR. KELLY (Camberwell, N.)

It will be observed that there are four notices of opposition to the Bill from hon. Members on the other side of the House, and there will be in Committee considerable opposition to certain parts of the Bill from Members on this side. The first part of the Bill is to carry out what I believe to be the intention of the Government as to rating—

MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member would not be entitled to enter upon a discussion of the Bill on a proposal to put off the Bill to another day.

MR. KELLY

I only wish to suggest to the Government that as the Bill must meet with opposition from both sides, it is scarcely expedient under-present circumstances to proceed with it.

MR. PICTON (Leicester)

Opposition is not directed to the Bill as a whole, but I think it might fairly be deferred to Monday.

MR. TOMLINSON (Preston)

I can testify to the strong desire in many parts of the country that the Bill should pass.

(1.6.) THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.

"Hope springs eternal in the human breast," and in spite of the gloomy anticipations of my hon. Friend (Mr. Kelly) I do not despair of the Bill becoming law; but, meanwhile, all I have to suggest is that we defer discussion until Monday.

Second Reading deferred till Monday next.