§ The EARL OF SHAFTESBURY, in moving the Second Reading of this Bill (which he did in a low tone of voice), took occasion to explain that it was the deep interest he felt in the objects of this Bill, and the urgency there was for legislation on the subject, which had induced him to address their Lordships so early after his call to their Lordships' House.
The DUKE OF ARGYLLsaid, the lodging-houses of the great cities in Scotland were as bad, if not worse, than those in the great cities of England. In no part of the United Kingdom was such a measure more to be desired than in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and, in fact, all the larger Scottish towns. If it was not possible to extend the provisions of this Bill to Scotland, he hoped a similar measure would be introduced having in view the improvement of the lodging-houses in Scotland.
§ The MARQUESS OF LANSDOWNEbriefly supported the second reading, and complimented the noble Earl (the Earl of Shaftesbury) upon the success of his exertions to ameliorate the condition of the poor and destitute.
§ Bill read 2a, and committed.
§ House adjourned to Thursday next.