HL Deb 25 August 1881 vol 265 c869

Order of the Day for the Third Beading read.

Moved, "That the Bill be now read 3a"—(The Lord Waveney.)

THE EARL OF REDESDALE (CHAIRMAN of COMMITTEES)

said, that the clause in reference to the registration of proprietors was defective. He wished for an explanation as to what course would be taken in case of the sale by one proprietor of his share in the newspaper to several persons. The Bill had been drawn in such a careless manner that Amendments were absolutely necessary.

THE EARL OF KIMBERLEY

was understood to say that Clause 11 provided for the registration of all persons in accordance with the Schedule B in the case of a transfer of proprietorship in a share.

Motion agreed to; Bill read 3a accordingly, and passed.

House adjourned during pleasure.

House resumed.

The Earl of CORK—Chosen Speaker in the absence of The LORD CHANCELLOR and The LORD COMMISSIONER.