§ COPYRIGHT (ARTISTIC) BILL [H.L.].
§ Order of the day for the Second Reading read.
LORD MONKSWELLMy Lords, I understand that Lord Balfour is desirous, when these Bills are read a second time of making a statement on behalf of the Board of Trade, and as he unfortunately cannot be here to-day I have consented to put off the Second Reading until Thursday. But, as time is going on, I hope, whether Lord Balfour can be here on Thursday or not, that the Government will see that there is someone in your Lordships' House who will be able to make whatever statement is thought desirable on their behalf. I beg to ask leave to put off the Second Reading of these Bills till Thursday.
§ Second Reading put off to Thursday next.