HC Deb 12 August 1901 vol 99 c576

Order for Second Reading read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."

MR. POWER (Waterford, E.)

said there was a great deal of difference of opinion upon this question and he hoped the measure would not be pressed at this late hour of the evening.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir ROBERT FINLAY,) Inverness Burghs

The object of this Bill is simply to legalise certain matters which ought to have been reserved for the Royal Assent.

MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)

said he hoped that his hon. friend would not persevere with his opposition to this Bill.

MR. POWER

said that, in deference to the view which had been expressed by the right and learned Member for Waterford, he would withdraw his objection.

In pursuance of the Order of the House of the 22nd day of July last, Mr. SPEAKER adjourned the House without Question put.

Adjourned at a quarter after Three of the clock, a.m.