HC Deb 14 June 1910 vol 17 cc1272-3

Order for consideration read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill, as amended, be now considered."

Mr. MORTON

I beg to move as an Amendment to leave out the word "now" and at the end of the question to add the words "upon this day three months."

I regret very much to have to trouble the House again with this question of third-class "sleepers" on trains. I have no desire to make any special attack on the Midland or any other railway company.

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER (Mr. Whitley)

If the hon. Member proposes to raise the question of third-class sleepers it is not in order at this stage of the Bill.

Mr. MORTON

Up to the present time we have always been allowed to raise this question on the Motion that the Bill be read a second time, and I have repeatedly done so. Of course, I do not want to dispute your ruling.

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

On the Second Reading of the Bill it is possible to raise the broad point, but we are now on the Consideration stage.

Mr. MORTON

Can it be done on the Third Reading?

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

I may not be in the Chair on Thursday evening, and the hon. Member can raise that question then.

Mr. MORTON

I am very sorry I cannot raise the question now, but I beg to give notice that on the Motion for the Third Reading I will do so. I have always understood that this House has a right to refuse a concession to any company until we have had an opportunity of raising grievances.

Bill, as amended, considered.