§ Motion made and Question proposed. "That the Bill be read a second time."
§ Objection being taken.
§ MR. WHITMORE (Chelsea)said he would appeal to the hon. Member not to persist in his opposition. The Bill would enable Metropolitan Borough Councils to light public clocks at a reasonable cost. That power was possessed by the old vestries, but the Borough Councils found that they could not incur the expense without being surcharged.
§ Second Reading deferred till Monday next.
§ Adjourned at a quarter before six o'clock till Monday next.