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Resolution reported,
That, for the purposes of any Act of the present Session to amend the Law relating to ancient monuments, it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys provided by Parliament, of all expenses incurred by the Commissioners of Works tinder the said Act.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolution."
§ Major COLFOXMight we have some explanation from the Government as to the reason for this Vote?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)The reason for the Vote was explained the other night. There will be certain expenses connected with the Bill when it becomes an Act, and it is necessary that such a Resolution should be passed. The Measure itself is generally agreed, and no taking over of any property can take place without the previous voting of the money by this House.
§ The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.