HL Deb 20 November 1902 vol 115 c3

House in Committee (according to Order).

Clauses 1 and 2 agreed to.

Clause3:—

LORD DAVEY

My Lords, on this Clause I have several Amendments, the object of all of which is to carry out what I indicated in the few words I addressed to the House on the occasion of the Second Reading, namely, to provide that the Judicial Committee shall not make Orders, but merely advise the King in Council, which is the proper function of that Committee.

Amendment moved— In Clause 3, page 3, line 14, to leave out 'the Judicial Committee may order,' and after 'patentee' to insert 'may he ordered by an Order in Council.'"—: (Lord Davey.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR (The Earl of HALSBURY)

Perhaps I might interpose and say that all the Amendments of my noble and learned friend are of a drafting nature. The Government accepts them, and I would suggest that they be taken en bloc.

Amendments agreed to.

Clause 3, as amended, agreed to.

Remaining Clauses agreed to.

Standing Committee negatived. The Report of Amendments to be received on Monday next; and Bill to be printed as amended.