HC Deb 26 June 1900 vol 84 c1203

[SECOND READING.]

Order for Second Reading read.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (MR. HANBURY,) Preston

The Bill is simply to give effect to an Act passed by the local legislature of the Isle of Man. Unless the Act is sanctioned by the Parliament of the United Kingdom it cannot remain in force longer than six months.

MR. T. M. HEALY (Louth, N.)

How is the integrity of the Empire preserved?