§ On the motion of the Duke of Richmond, the House went into Committee on the Settled Estates Drainage Bill.
The Earl of Wicklowexpressed a hope that the machinery of the bill would be simplified. That machinery was at present extremely complicated; and the expense that must be incurred under its provisions, was so great, that he feared the measure would not be attended with any beneficial effect.
§ The Duke of Richmondsaid, the measure was calculated to bring into cultivation large tracts of land, which, while undrained, were useless. Still, he should have no objection to refer it to a Select Committee.
§ Bill referred to a Select Committee.