HC Deb 06 April 1973 vol 854 c893

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members: Object.

Second Reading deferred till Friday next.

SOLICITORS (AMENDMENT) BILL [Lords]

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members: Object.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Second Reading what day?

Mr. Michael English (Nottingham, West)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Who was moving the Second Reading of the Bill?

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Robert Grant-Ferris)

I heard somebody move it. I did not see exactly who it was. The sun was in my eyes. Second Reading what day?

Mr. James Wellbeloved (Erith and Crayford)

Friday 11th May.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Has the hon. Gentleman the authority of the sponsor of the Bill to give that date?

Mr. Wellbeloved

I am pleased to be able to tell you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, that I have a letter in the hand of my hon. Friend the Member for Hackney, Central (Mr. Clinton Davis) authorising me to name the date for the Second Reading of the Bill.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

I have great pleasure in accepting that.

Second Reading deferred till Friday 11th May.