HC Deb 15 June 1900 vol 84 c129

As amended, considered.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

I was under the impression that this Bill would have gone over in the ordinary way, as I had placed on the Paper notice of opposition.

*MR. SPEAKER

Unless the hon. Member rose to object it would not go over. Very frequently hon. Members place notices of motion on the Paper, but do not insist on them. Of course, if the hon. Member had risen, the Bill would have been postponed.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I was advised that the fact of putting a blocking notice on the Paper was sufficient to secure delay.

*MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member was badly advised. But he will have the opportunity of raising the question on the Third Reading.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Thank you, Sir. I will reserve myself for that.

Bill to be read the third time.