§ On Motion that the Sheep, &c., Contagious Diseases Prevention Bill be read a second time,
§ LORD REDESDALE rose to call attention to the state of the business before the House. That was the last day on which a second reading could be given to any Bill; fifteen Bills had been read a second time yesterday, and there were only four more, which were upon the paper to-day, now waiting for a second reading. Although other circumstances had, no doubt, tended to shorten the Session, he thought the rule which their Lordships had laid down with regard to second readings had contributed to bring the Session to a close earlier than usual. He would also observe that a full attendance had been kept up to the latest period of the Session, and that every Bill of any importance which had been brought before their Lordships had received due consideration and had been fully discussed. The rule which had been adopted having been eminently successful, he hoped their Lordships would adhere to it in future years.
§ LORD STANLEY OF ALDERLEYentirely concurred with the noble Lord that the state of the business before the House and the manner in which that business had been conducted were most satisfactory.