§ [MR. SPEAKER in the Chair.]
§ As amended, considered.
§ NEW CLAUSE (Further saving to Postmaster-General) inserted, and Amendments proposed by the promoters agreed to.
§ Motion made and Question proposed, "That Standing Orders 223 and 243 be suspended, and that the Bill be now read the third time."—[The Deputy-Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ Mr. WILLIAM THORNEBefore the Question is put, I should like to make one or two observations, as I was responsible for blocking the Bill yesterday afternoon with a view to obtaining better arrangements for workmen's trains on this line between Barking and Fenchurch Street, and Barking and St. Pancras. I have been assured by the agents that it is quite impossible to do anything in regard to that particular matter until certain work proposed has been carried out. I have met the agents, and we have come to an understanding that as soon as the work is done the company will try to make better arrangements for workmen's trains. Therefore I withdraw my opposition.
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ King's Assent signified. Bill read the third time, and passed with Amendments.