§ Amendment proposed, in Clause 9, page 3, line 32, to leave out the words "or standing to the credit of any person in a savings bank."—(Mr. Whitley.)
§ Question, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the Bill," put, and agreed to.
§ Amendment made.
§ Amendment proposed, in Clause 9, page 3, line 38, to leave out the words "or otherwise."—(Mr. Whitley.)
§ Question, "That the words 'or otherwise,' stand part of the Bill," put, and agreed to.
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Amendment proposed, in Clause 9, page 3, line 41, after sub-section (1), to insert the words—
(2.) If the total sum standing to the credit of any person in any Savings Bank at his or her death exceeds, after deduction of any moneys payable under the registered or certified rules of such society for the purpose of defraying the funeral expenses of such member, the sum of fifty pounds sterling, the directors shall, before making any payment, require production of probate or letters of administration, or a letter or certificate from the Commissioners of Inland Revenue stating that no duty is payable.—(Mr. Whitley.)
§ Question proposed, "That those words be there inserted."
§ MR. COURTNEYsaid, he could not accept the Amendment.
§ Question put, and negatived.
§ Amendments made.
§ Bill to be read the third time upon Thursday next, and to be printed. [Bill 264.]