§ Order of the Day for the Second Reading read.
§ VISCOUNT PEELMy Lords, I move that this Bill be read a second time. It takes away the statutory power that has existed since 1847 which prevents soldiers being allowed outside of barracks on nomination and election days.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read 2a.—(Viscount Peel.)
§ On Question, Bill read 2a and committed to a Committee of the Whole House.