§ Order of the Day for the Third Reading, read.
LORD BALFOURMy Lords, I have to propose one Amendment in Clause 1, page 1, line 8, after ("may") to insert ("with the approval of the Board of Trade"). The only object of the words is to give an opportunity of protecting any vested interests that may be possessed by officers who are employed by the existing authority, and who, unless some provision is made for their protection, might find themselves out of employment without any compensation on the transference of the duties which they discharge to another authority. The Amendment is approved of by those who are anxious for the passing of the Bill, and I hope your Lordships will agree to it.
§ Moved, "That this Bill be now read 3a."—(The Lord Balfour.)
§ Motion agreed to; Bill read 3a accordingly; an Amendment made: Bill passed and returned to the Commons.
§ House adjourned at a quarter past Six o'clock.