HC Deb 22 March 1900 vol 81 c145

[SECOND READING.]

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. TOMLINSON (Preston)

I object.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. RITCHIE,) Croydon

I understood that the principle of this Bill had been accepted in all parts of the House, and that it was really a measure for consideration in Committee.

MR. JOHN BURNS (Battersea)

appealed to the hon. Member for Preston not to press his objection.

MR. TOMLINSON

said he had not the slightest wish to prevent the Bill passing, but he considered it should be discussed on the Second Reading.

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

said he hoped the Government would take note of the fact that it was the railway directors, not the Irish Members, who objected.

Second Reading deferred till Monday next.