§ Order of the Day for the Third Reading read.
LORD DENMANI am rejoiced to see that the Intoxicating Liquors (Ireland) Bill is included in this measure, but at the same time I wish that the publicans in Ireland could be reconciled to it by the reflection that the Forbes-Mackenzie Act was passed without compensation to holders of licensed houses. There is a provision in the English Bill for six days licenses, which is a relief to the publican. I have one tenant who holds his license under that condition, and certainly it does rather soften what seems harsh as to the Licensed Victuallers. It really is of the greatest importance that none but bonâ fide travellers should be admitted into public houses on Sundays, especially in places where spirits are largely consumed, as is the case in Ireland. We know that in Sweden public houses are prohibited from selling spirits, and only allowed to sell beer. That is a move in the right direction. As I have constantly advocated temperance measures, and supported the view that magistrates should have jurisdiction over all public houses, I may be allowed to interrupt the progress of the business by these few observations.
§ Bill read 3a (according to Order) and passed.