HC Deb 27 April 1893 vol 11 c1309

Motion made, and Question proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to explain and amend certain provisions of 'The Prison Act, 1877,' with respect to the Superannuation of Officers."—(Mr. Asquith.)

VISCOUNT CRANBORNE (Rochester)

Ought we not to have some explanation of the scope and object of this Bill?

MR. ASQUITH

I do not see why the Government should not have the same latitude in these matters as private Members. The object of the Bill is to amend certain technical defects in the wording of the Act of 1877, which have excluded from compensation officers who are undoubtedly entitled.

Motion agreed to.

Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Secretary Asquith and Mr. Herbert Gladstone.

Bill presented, and read first time. [Bill 325.]