HL Deb 05 August 1907 vol 179 cc1484-6

House in Committee (according to Order.)

[Lord BALFOUR OF BURLEIGH in the Chair].

Clause 1 agreed to.

Clause 2: —

The LORD CHANCELLOR

This clause refers to settlements of a married woman's separate property, and it provides that— a settlement or agreement for a settlement made after the commencement of this Act by the husband or intended husband, whether before or after marriage, respecting the property of any woman he may marry—

I propose to add after the words "may marry" the words" or have married."

Amendment moved— In page 1, line 21, after the word 'marry' to insert the words 'or have married.' "—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

The next Amendment is in Subsection 2— (2) But if she dies an infant any covenant or disposition by her husband shall bind or pass any interest, larger than an estate or interest for his life, in any property of hers to which he may become entitled on her death. I propose to insert after the word "husband" the words "contained in the settlement or agreement" That is the meaning of the clause, and the Amendment is merely to make that clear.

Amendment moved— In page 1, line 25, after the word 'husband' to insert the words 'contained in the settlement or agreement.' "—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

The next Amendment is designed to state clearly that which is intended by the Bill. I propose to leave out, from Subsection 2, which I have already read, the words larger than an estate or interest for his life," and to insert, at the end of the subsection, the words, "and which he could have bound or disposed of if this Act had not been passed."

Amendment moved— In page 1, lines 25 and 26, to leave out the words ' larger than an estate or interest for his life,' and in line 27, after the word ' death ' to insert the words ' and which he could have bound or disposed of if this Act had not been passed.' "—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to

Clause 2, as amended, agreed to.

Clause 3 agreed to.

Clause 4: —

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

I move an Amendment in this clause to provide that the Bill shall not apply to Scotland. I cannot imagine what the result would be if an Act relating to English conveyancing law were to apply to Scotland.

Amendment moved — In page 2, line 16, after the word 'eight' to insert '(3) This Act shall not extend to Scotland.' "—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

Clause 4, as amended, agreed to.

Standing Committee negatived. The Report of Amendments to be received To-morrow; and Bill to be printed as amended. (No. 150.)