§ Question proposed, That the Clause stand part of the Bill.
§ Mr. S. C. SilkinI rose merely to give time to the Solicitor-General to be here, because I am sure he would wish to take 1955 the opportunity at least of explaining what the Clauses are, but if he does not intend to take that opportunity I have no objection to the procedure you suggested, Sir Robert.
§ The Solicitor-General (Sir Geoffrey Howe)I am always delighted to have the opporuntity to explain what Clauses are when I feel that an explanation is necessary, all the more so when the opportunity arises so freely as a result of the unexpected expedition of the Scots in dealing with previous business. I congratulate them on their skill. I trust that the Committee will have the qualities which will enable it to understand the
§ Clauses of the Bill without further explanation from me.
§ Clause 1 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Clauses 2 to 14 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Schedules 1 to 3 agreed to.
§ Bill reported without Amendment.
§ Motion made, and Question, That the Bill be now read the Third time, put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (Third Reading), and agreed to.
§ Bill accordingly read the Third time and passed, without Amendment.