HC Deb 05 June 1894 vol 25 cc418-9
MR. A. C. MORTON

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether the Government intend to take the Second Reading of the Fatal Accidents Inquiry (Scotland) Bill shortly, with a view to it being passed this Session?

SIR G. TREVELYAN

The Lord Advocate, who is in special charge of this Bill, has been watching an opportunity to get a Second Reading, but has been hitherto unable to succeed, in con- sequence of the objection taken to it by Members who are opposed to the Bill.

MR. A. C. MORTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman give reasonable time for the Second Reading by bringing it on before 12 o'clock?

SIR G. TREVELYAN

At the present moment the Government is very short of time, and until the Budget Bill is passed will be very short of money.