§ On the motion that the Stamp Duties bill be read a first time,
Lord Hollandrose to observe upon the extreme importance and complexity of the measure. It was one which, in his opinion, required and deserved a minute and mature consideration. It was therefore proper the house should have it before them in a legible and accessible form. His lordship then moved that the bill be printed.
§ Lord Hawkesburyobserved, that it was not the practice to print bills of this sort, nor did he see of what utility it could prove to have the bill printed. He must therefore resist the motion of his noble friend.
The Earl of Lauderdale and the duke of 996 Norfolk insisted on the propriety of having the bill printed, as otherwise it would be impossible to come at a perfect knowledge of its provisions. Lord Hawkesbury repeated his objections to the printing of the bill; upon which, lord Holland said, he felt it his duty to take the sense of their lordships upon the question. The house then divided: Contents Mi; Not-contents 28.—Majority 12.