HL Deb 23 July 1897 vol 51 c883

(i.) This Act shall extend only to the British Islands, but if Her Majesty the Queen is satisfied that the Legislature of any British possession has by rosolution declared its assent to this Act or any part thereof being extended to such possession, Her Majesty may direct by in Council that this Act, or such part thereof shall apply to such possession, and this Act or such part shall apply accordingly.

(ii.) Any such Order in Council may, with such assent as aforesaid, from time to time lie revoked or altered by any further Order in Council.

(iii.) Every such Order in Council shall, as soon as may be after the making thereof, be published in the London Gazette.

(iv.) A copy of every such Order in Council shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament within six weeks after the issuing thereof if Parliament is then sitting, and if not, then within six weeks after the commencement of the next Session of Parliament.

(v.) No such Order in Council shall affect prejudicially any right acquired at the date of its coining into operation.

LORD MONKSWELL moved "That the clause be struck out."

Motion agreed to; clause accordingly struck out.

Bill passed, and sent to the Commons.