HC Deb 20 August 1909 vol 9 c1713

In an action of summary removing no delay beyond forty-eight hours shall be granted by the sheriff or magistrate to the occupier of a dwelling-house, unless on cause shown (which cause the sheriff or magistrate shall state in his order granting delay), or on caution for, or consignation of, the rent due being found or made as the case may be.

Amendment made: After the word "a" ["a dwelling-house"] to insert the word "small."—[Mr. Ure.]