§ Order of the Day for the Second Reading read.
§ *THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Viscount CROSS)My Lords, at the time this Railway Scheme was practically framed the usual stipulation was made for a proviso that the Government might buy it within a certain time. In accordance with that provision notice had to be given in March last. That notice has been given by the Secretary of State in Council, and this Bill is simply to provide the funds required for the purpose, which will effect a saving of £36,000 a year to the Indian Revenue.
§ Bill read 2a (according to order), and committed to a Committee of the Whole House on Monday next.