HC Deb 08 July 1897 vol 50 c1435

On the order for the Second Reading of this Bill,

MR. J. A. PEASE

said that, in view of the promises of the Home Secretary that the prison rules with respect flogging should be amended, he moved that the Order be discharged and the Bill withdrawn.

Motion agreed to.

Order for Second Reading road, at discharged; Bill withdrawn.