§ "To amend the Law with respect to the Payment of Rates on Tithe Rent-charge attached to a Benefice," presented accordingly, and read the first time; to be read a second time upon Tuesday next, and to be printed. [Bill 248.]
§ * SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANI hope the Bill will not be put down for Tuesday with a view of taking it on that day.
§ * SIR M. HICKS BEACHI think so.
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANWe have the strongest objection to take it so soon. Remember that the country at large has very little knowledge even of the intention of the Government in regard to this measure.
§ * SIR M. HICKS BEACHPerhaps the right hon. Gentleman will put down a Question on this subject for to-morrow.
§ MR. PIRIE (Aberdeen, N.)When will the Bill be delivered to Members?
§ * SIR M. HICKS BEACHTo-morrow.