HL Deb 07 August 1914 vol 17 cc470-1

Brought from the Commons.

THE EARL OF GRANARD

My Lords, this is a small Bill rendered necessary owing to the war. In many cases persons, owing to being on active service or resident abroad, are unable to forward their renewal fees; and without this Bill patents in respect of which the renewal fees are not paid would lapse. I ask your Lordships to pass the Bill through all its stages to-day.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 1ª—(The Earl of Granard.)

On Question, Bill read lª, and to be printed.

Then (Standing Order No. XXXIX having been suspended) Bill read 2ª: Committee negatived: Bill read 3ª and passed. (No. 250.)

BANKRUPTCY BILL. [H.L.]

DEEDS OF ARRANGEMENT BILL. [H.L.]

EDINBURGH AND DISTRICT WATER ORDER CONFIRMATION BILL. [H.L.]

Returned from the Commons, agreed to.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (DEFECTIVE AND EPILEPTIC CHILDREN) BILL.

OSBORNE ESTATE BILL.

Returned from the Commons, with the Amendments, agreed to.