HC Deb 29 January 1897 vol 45 cc874-5

Order read, for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [21st January], "That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Law of Evidence in Criminal Cases."—(The. Attorney General.)

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

asked what were the intentions of the Government with regard to Ireland in these cases?

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir RICHARD WEBSTER,) Isle of Wight

said he would consult the Attorney General for Ireland and the Chief Secretary as to whether any exception could be made in the case of Ireland.

Question put, and agreed to; Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. Attorney General, Secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley, and the Solicitor General.

Bill presented accordingly, and Read the First time; to be Read a Second time upon Monday next, and to be printed.—[Bill 101.]