HL Deb 14 March 1923 vol 53 cc383-4

Order of the Day read for the consideration of the Commons Message that they have come to the following Resolution:—

"That it is expedient that a Select Committee of the Commons be appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords to examine the British Law as to the Nationality of Married Women; to consider in their legal and practical aspects the questions involved in the possession by husband and wife of the same or of different nationalities; and with due regard thereto, and to the operation of the laws of Foreign Countries, to report what, if any, alteration of the British Law is desirable."

Moved, That the said Message be now considered.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT CAVE)

My Lords, I beg to move, That this House do concur in the Resolution communicated by the Commons.

Moved, That this House do concur in the Resolution communicated by the Commons:

"That it is expedient that a Select Committee of the Commons be appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords to examine the British Law as to the Nationality of Married Women; to consider in their legal and practical aspects the questions involved in the possession by husband and wife of the same or of different nationalities; and with due regard thereto, and to the operation of the laws of Foreign Countries, to report what, if any, alteration of the British Law is desirable.—"(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to; and a Message ordered to be sent to the Commons to acquaint them therewith.

House adjourned at five minutes past four o'clock.