HL Deb 04 June 1867 vol 187 c1550

House in Committee (according to Order).

THE EARL OF ROMNEY

objected to Clause 4 (No Action for Beer, &c, consumed on the Premises to be brought), which he thought was calculated to prevent a certain class of persons from obtaining payment of their just debts. Scores were run up at public-houses by others besides labourers and watermen, and by this clause any clerk, for instance, would, if he felt disposed to be dishonest, be able to cheat the man from whom he obtained his daily supply.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

reminded the noble Earl that he would have an opportunity of discussing the clause when the Bill was again in Committee.

THE EARL OF KIMBERLEY

hoped that the noble and learned Lord on the Woolsack would not abandon what he regarded as the best clause in the Bill.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

had not the slightest intention of abandoning any portion of the clause. He had simply reminded the noble Lord that the discussion of the clause was premature.

Bill reported, without Amendment.

Amendments made; Bill re-committed to a Committee of the Whole House on Monday the 17th instant; and to be printed as amended. (No. 140.)