HC Deb 27 July 2000 vol 354 c1367

Lords amendment: No. 3, in page 9, line 26, after ("lie") insert ("or, in Scotland, be competent").

Mr. Alan Johnson

I beg to move, That this House agrees with the Lords in the said amendment.

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Michael Lord)

With this it will be convenient to discuss Lords amendments Nos. 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15 to 19, 21, 23 to 26, 32, 41 to 43, 47, 48, 55, 56, 87 to 90, 93, 95 to 98, 100 and 141 to 144.

Mr. Johnson

These are all drafting and consequential amendments intended either to clarify various references or to ensure consistency within the Bill. On that basis, I ask the House to accept the amendments.

Lords amendment agreed to.

Lords amendments Nos. 4 and 5 agreed to.

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