§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. A. H. Dyke Ackland.)
§ Objection taken.
§ MR. A. H. DYKE ACLAND (York, W.R., Rotherham)I hope my hon. Friend (Mr. Morton) will not seriously object to the Second Reading. The object is simply to enable County Councils—and it is purely permissive—to assist in parochial inquiries. County Councils are anxious to have this enabling power, and the Bill has been introduced at their request.
§ MR. MORTON (Peterborough)I have no desire to oppose the wish of my hon. Friend, but, as I read the Bill, it simply allows the County Council to find the money, having nothing to do with the inquiry at all. However, Amendments may be brought forward in Committee, though it may be difficult, to find the opportunity for their discussion.
§ Motion agreed to.
§ Bill read a second time, and committed for Monday next.