§ On the Order of the Day being read for the Second Reading of this Bill,
EARL NELSONsaid, that since he had had the honour of introducing this measure, he had received the strongest requests from different quarters not to press the second reading, upon the ground that 1236 any discussion of ecclesiastical affairs at the present moment might interfere with that calm consideration which such a subject as the present was entitled to receive. Under these circumstances he should postpone the further progress of the measure till after Whitsuntide.
§ The MARQUESS of LANSDOWNEwas glad to hear the noble Earl's intention to postpone the Bill, because it was one to which Her Majesty's Government could not give their assent. It was a measure which, to some extent, infringed upon the prerogative of the Queen: and he hoped that when it was again brought before the House, the noble Earl would consent to withdraw it.
§ Order of the Day discharged.
§ House adjourned to Friday next.