HC Deb 22 June 1896 vol 41 cc1650-1

On the Motion for the Second Reading of this Bill,

DR. TANNER (Cork, Mid)

asked the Chief Secretary to give some short explanation of the Bill.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, Central

explained that in introducing the Bill he gave a general description of its contents, in addition to which there was a memorandum prefixed to the Bill. It appeared to him that this was a Bill which should necessarily be discussed in the Standing Committee, and, if it was now read a Second time, he would move that it be referred to the Standing Committee.

MR. DILLON

hoped his hon. Friend would not object to the Bill proceeding.

Bill read a Second time, and committed to the Standing Committee on Law, and Courts of Justice, and Legal Procedure.