HC Deb 04 August 1879 vol 249 cc174-5

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Clauses agreed to.

Preamble.

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. WATSON)

wished to insert words to extend the operation of the Bill.

THE CHAIRMAN

said, that an Instruction ought to have been given to the Committee, giving the Committee power to extend the Bill to England. The Amendment could not be taken now; but the Bill would have to be recommitted.

Preamble agreed to.

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered upon Thursday.