§ "to extend the powers of the courts to disqualify for having custody of animals persons convicted of cruelty to them and to increase the maximum fine for offences of cruelty to animals; and for purposes connected therewith," presented by Mr. Remnant; supported by Mr. Braine, Mr. Anthony Greenwood, Mr. Burden, Major Beamish, Mr. Russell, Mr. Hastings, Viscountess Davidson and Mr. R. Harris; read the First time; to be read a Second time upon Friday, 12th February, and to be printed. [Bill 27.]