HC Deb 20 May 1898 vol 58 cc255-6

Upon the Motion for the Second Reading, Mr. W. JOHNSTON (Belfast, S.) objected.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

Upon a point of order, Sir, I wish to ask whether the honourable Member for South Belfast is entitled to raise his voice in objection to the Second Rending, having regard to the fact that he has spoken upon the Bill?

MR. SPEAKER

The honourable Gentleman is not entitled to speak, neither is the honourable Member for Kilkenny.

MR. M'HUGH

May I appeal to the honourable Member for South Belfast to withdraw his objection, for the simple reason that this is a Bill to establish religious equality in Ireland?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I beg to give notice, on behalf of my right honourable Friend the First Lord of the Treasury, that he will move on Monday to suspend the Twelve o'clock Rule, and on Tuesday that the House do meet at 12 o'clock.

House adjourned at 2.40.