HC Deb 14 June 1893 vol 13 cc1038-9

Order for Committee read.

MR. G. W. ELLIOT (York, N.R., Richmond)

Now, Sir.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair."

MR. GIBSON BOWLES (Lynn Regis)

I object.

MR. ELLIOT

appealed to the hon. Member not to block the Bill.

MR. GIBSON BOWLES

I protest against that imputation. I am not here to block Bills; I am here to see that Bills are discussed before they are passed. This is an extremely bad Bill, and I object to it.

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

May I ask whether the hon. Member in charge of the Bill will extend its provisions to Ireland?

MR. ELLIOT

Certainly.

MR. W. ALLAN (Gateshead)

I would appeal to the hon. Member opposite to withdraw his objection.

MR. GIBSON BOWLES

The Bill introduces an entirely new principle into the administration of English law— a principle which, in my opinion, is most mischievous—and I must object.

Committee deferred till Wednesday next.