HC Deb 28 April 1898 vol 56 c1504

Order of the Day for the Second Reading read.

MR. E. H. PICKERSGILL (Bethnal Green, S.W.)

I object.

MR. M. DAVITT (Mayo, S.)

This is really not a contentious Bill, and I would appeal to the honourable and learned Member to allow us to take the Second Reading now.

MR. H. BROADHURST (Leicester)

I would also appeal to my honourable and learned friend to withdraw his objection. The Bill will relieve boards of guardians of most serious difficulties, and I do not think the principle of the Bill can be objected to by anyone.

MR. PICKERSGILL

I think the Bill is drawn with gross disregard of the rights of parents. I must persevere in my objection.

Second Reading deferred.

House adjourned at 12.10.