§ In the interpretation of the expression "Sanitary Acts" in Section two of the principal Act, the expression "in force" means in force for the time being.
THE EARL OF RANEURLYmoved, after Clause 30, to insert the following clause:—
31. All buildings, offices, and premises vested in, or in the occupation of Her Majesty the Queen, either beneficially or as part of the hereditary revenues of the Crown, or in trust for the public service, or for public purposes, or in the occupation of any department of Her Majesty's Government, or used or employed for public purposes, shall be and are hereby exempted from the provisions of this Act, and also from the provisions of the Public Health (Ireland) Acts, 1878 to 1890: Provided that nothing in this Act shall in anywise prejudice, 477 affect, or make void any matters or things here tofore done by any sanitary authority in pursuance of the said Acts in connection with or in; relation to the building's, offices, or premises referred to in this section.He said this clause was proposed by the Treasury simply for the protection of its buildings, such as post offices.
§ Clause read 1a and 2a, and ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Clause 32,—