HC Deb 07 June 1912 vol 39 cc486-7

Sections fifty-three and fifty-seven of the East India Company Act, 1793 (33 Geo. 3. c. 52).

In Section sixty-two of the Government of India Act, 1833 (3 and 4 Will. 4. c. 85), the words "and Governor of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal," and Section seventy-one of the same Act.

In Section fifty of the Indian Councils Act, 1861 (24 and 25 Vict. c. 67) the words "and Governor of the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal."

In the First Schedule to the Indian Councils Act, 1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 4), the following words:—

"Legislative Council of the Governor-General of the Bengal Division of the Presidency of Fort William 50
"Legislative Council of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Eastern Bengal and Assam 50."

Amendment made: In Part II., leave out he words "Governor-General" ["Legislative Council of the Governor-General of the Bengal Division of the Presidency of Fort William"], and insert instead thereof the words "Lieutenant-Governor."

Preamble ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Bill reported; to be read the third time upon Monday next, 10th inst.