§ Bill read 3a (according to order).
THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (The Earl of SELEORNE)My Lords, before this Bill passes I have a verbal Amendment to move which is consequential upon an Amendment made in the other House and which was omitted by accident. As they stand the words are meaningless.
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Amendment moved to the Bill—
In Clause 5, Sub-clause 1, lines 1 and 2, to leave out the words 'except with respect to the grant of licences.'"—(The Earl of Selborne.)
§ On Question, Amendment agreed to.
§ Bill passed, and returned to the Commons.