§ Dr. SHIELSI beg to move, in page 1, line 12, after the word "destroying," to insert the words "insects and other invertebrates, rats, mice or other small ground."
§ I objected to this Bill on Second Reading on the ground that the word "vermin" was too vague and endangered wild birds especially. I understand that the form in which I have put the Amendment is agreeable to the promoters of the Bill.
§ Amendment agreed to.
§ Dr. SHIELSI beg to move, in page 1, line 18, at, the end, to insert the words "and wild birds."
§ This Amendment is moved to include wild birds among those to be safeguarded from the laying of poison.
§ Amendment agreed to.
§ Clause, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.
1460§ Clause 2.—(Short title and extent) ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Bill reported; as amended to be considered upon Monday next.
§ The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.
§ Whereupon Mr. Speaker adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to Standing Order No. 3.
§ Adjourned at a Quarter after Four o'Clock until Monday next (20th June).