HL Deb 04 August 1897 vol 52 c322

On the question of the further consideration of the Amendment, moved after the Third Reading of this Bill,

LORD BALFOUR

explained that yesterday Lord Tweedmouth moved to omit Clause 2, but on a Division it was found that there was not a quorum of 30 present, and the matter was accordingly adjourned.

Question "That Clause 2 stand part of the Bill." put, and agreed to; Bill passed, and returned to the Commons.