HC Deb 18 July 1978 vol 954 c434

Lords amendment: no. 239, in line after ("Scotland") insert ("and in the procedure of Parliament").

Motion made, That this House doth disagree with the Lords in the said amendment.—[Mr. John Smith.]

Question put forthwith:

The House divided: Ayes 295, Noes 262.

[For Division No. 286, see c. 497]

Question accordingly agreed to.

Committee appointed to draw up reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to certain of their amendments to the Bill: Mr. Brittan, Mr. Harry Ewing, Mr. James Hamilton, Mr. Millan, Mr. John Stradling Thomas, Three to be the quorum.—[Mr. Millan.]

To withdraw immediately.

Reasons for disagreeing to certain of the Lords amendments reported, and agreed to; to he communicated to the Lords.