§ Amendments reported (according to order.)
THE EARL OF CHICHESTRobjected to Clause 9, which would transfer the rating of certain hundreds in the county of Kent from the local authorities to the county authorities, and moved that it be struck out.
§ THE DUKE OF RICHMONDsupported the clause.
§ LORD REDESDALEsupported the Amendment.
§ On Question, "That the clause stand part of the Bill?" Their Lordships divided:—Contents 15; Not - Contents 13: Majority 2.
§ Resolved in the affirmative.
§ An Amendment made; and Bill to be read 3a To-morrow.