HC Deb 19 November 1908 vol 196 cc1553-4

Order for Second Reading read.

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

MR. FORSTER (Kent, Sevenoaks)

had no desire to delay the Second Reading of this Bill, but asked for the convenience of hon. Members who served on the Standing Committee for Scottish Bills that the Government would arrange not to take the Committee stage of the Bill next week.

MR. J. A. PEASE

said the Lord-Advocate had seen the Chairman of the Standing Committee on the subject, and had arranged not to take the Committee until the week after next.