HC Deb 12 June 1893 vol 13 cc866-7

Order for Second Reading read.

* SIR J. LUBBOCK (London University)

moved the Second Reading of this Bill, stating that he was willing to refer it to a Select Committee, and to allow counsel to be heard with regard to it.

MR. P. M'HUGH (Leitrim, N.)

I object.

MR. J. BARRY (Wexford, S.)

I appeal to my hon. Friend to withdraw his objection. This is in no sense a Party Bill.

MR. P. M'HUGH

As long as the right hon. Gentleman in charge of this Bill continues to support the obstruction of the Home Rule Bill I shall object.

MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick's)

I would appeal to my hon. Friend to withdraw his objection, because of the great necessity there is for this Bill in all parts of the country.

* SIR F. POWELL (Wigan)

; Mr. Speaker, is it in accordance with the Rules of the House that when an hon. Member rises to oppose a Bill he should state that he does so because the Member in charge of it is opposing another measure.

* MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member may have his motive, but he need not state it.

Second Reading deferred till Monday next.