§ [Second Reading.]
§ Order of the Day for the Second Reading read.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES (The Earl of ONSLOW)My Lords, although this is a bulky Bill, it is really a measure only of consolidation and to secure uniformity of procedure. With that assurance I think I may ask your Lordships to read it a second time.
§ Moved, "That the Bill be now read 2a."—(The Earl of Onslow.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.
§ Read 2a (according to order), and committed to a Committee of the Whole House.