§ Order for Second Heading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."
§ SIR J. LUBBOCKsaid, the House had had a discussion on this question a short time ago, and he did hope that the Bill would not be opposed on its Second Reading that morning.
§ MR. BARTLEYsaid, he would support the right hon. Gentleman in this matter, and he hoped his hon. Friends would allow the Bill to pass, the question not being a Party one, as early closing was a matter in which they all, every one of them, took great interest.
THE MARQUESS OF CARMARTHENsaid, he would agree to the passage of the Bill if the right hon. Gentleman the Member for the London University would agree to its being referred to a Committee before which counsel could appear—not a Select Committee before which counsel could not appear.
*MR. GIBSON BOWLESsaid, he really must object to the Bill being read a second time. He objected to all Bills being smuggled through the House.
§ Second Reading deferred till Friday.