§ [SECOND READING.]
§ Order of the day for the Second Reading read.
§ THE LORD CHANCELLORMy Lords, this is a Bill which is mostly consolidation. There are certain Amendments inserted in it which are the result of the recommendations of a Departmental Committee two or three years ago. They are not substantial Amendments, but they do tend to convenience. I think your Lordships would not wish me to enter in detail into the uninteresting subject of costs in criminal cases, but I shall be very glad to answer any question in Committee.
§ Moved, "That the Bill be now read 2a."—(The Lord Chancellor).
§ On Question, Bill read 2a, and committed to a Committee of the Whole House on Monday next.