HC Deb 02 May 1894 vol 24 c199

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Clause 1.

MR. DALZIEL (Kirkcaldy, &c.)

said, the measure proposed to give the authorities in Scotland power to adopt the Free Libraries Act without having to poll the whole population.

MR. JAMES LOWTHER (Kent, Thanet)

I must object.

SIR F. S. POWELL (Wigan)

said, he hoped the right hon. Member would withdraw his objection. This measure was on the lines of a Bill passed last year, which worked admirably.

DR. TANKER (Cork Co., Mid)

said, that last year, by permission of the Party sitting above the Gangway, a similar Bill was passed for Ireland. What was good for Ireland might reasonably be extended to Scotland.

MR. T. M. HEALY (Louth, N.)

It was killed in the House of Lords.

MR. RENSHAW (Renfrew, W.)

said, this Bill was strongly supported in Scotland, and he hoped it would be allowed to pass.

Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Wednesday next.