§ Mr. Secretary Ridley, supported by Mr. Secretary Hurd, Mr. Secretary Edwards, Mr. Secretary Baker, Mr. John MacGregor, Mr. Secretary Rifkind, Mr. Secretary Moore and Dr. Rhodes Boyson, presented a Bill to validate things done by the Secretary of State in connection with, and to make further provision as to, rate support grants and the limitation or reduction of rates and precepts of local authorities; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First Time; and ordered to be read a Second time tomorrow and to be printed. [Bill 41.]