§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ MR. SCHWANN (Manchester, N.)moved the Second Reading of this Bill.
§ Several hon. MEMBERS objected.
§ MR. SCHWANNasked to be allowed to briefly explain the object of the Bill. It was to enable Local Authorities who possessed tramways to work them themselves, and it was supported by gentlemen on both sides of the House. Every Local Authority at the present time had, at great expense, to obtain a Private Bill in that House, otherwise it was not able to work its own tramways, and it was considered that the law ought to be changed in that respect.
§ Objection being taken,
§ Second Reading deferred till Wednesday.