§ Amendments reported (according to-order).
THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TUE COLONIES (The Earl of ONSLOW)The object of the Amendment to Clause I, which stands in my name is to restrict the operation of the Bill to the United Kingdom. As at present drafted, it would apply to the Colonies, the objections to which I explained at the Committee stage.
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Amendment moved—
In Clause 1, page 1, Sub-section (8), line 10, to leave out into any part of His Majesty's dominions.'"—(The End of Onslow.)
§ On Question, Amendment agreed to.
LORD MONKSWELLClause 1 provides that, if any person commits any of the offences mentioned, he shall be liable to penalties not exceeding £50. I desire to reduce that sum to £20, which is the highest amount that can be recovered summarily in Scotland, and it is desirable that the penalties should be the same in both countries.
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Amendment moved—
In Clause 1, page 1, line 19, to leave out fifty 'and to insert' twenty."'—(Lord Monkswell.)
§ On Question, Amendment agreed to.
§ Further Amendments made; Bill to be read 3a tomorrow; and to be printed as amended. (No. 50.)