HL Deb 02 September 1880 vol 256 c1024

House in Committee (according to Order.)

Bill reported without amendment.

On the Motion of the LORD CHANCELLOR, the age at which consent could be given was raised from 12 to 13.

LORD LAMINGTON

asked why the Bill did not extend to Scotland?

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

said, he understood the law of Scotland was already what it ought to be.

Bill to be read 3ª To-morrow; and to be printed as amended. (No. 216.)