HL Deb 03 August 1897 vol 52 cc179-80

This Act shall extend to Scotland only, and shall, except in so far as otherwise expressly provided, come into operation on the first day of January after the passing thereof.

Amendment made: Leave out "except in so far as otherwise expressly provided."—(Lord Balfour.)

Clause, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clauses 3, 4, and 5 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clause 6,—