§ House in Committee (according to Order) Bill reported without amendment
§ EARL BEAUCHAMPWill the noble Earl tell us when he proposes to take the Third Reading? He put down the Committee stage almost immediately after Second Reading. That is somewhat 1094 unusual in this House. We have no objection in this case as it is purely a formal measure, but I hope he will give us due notice of when he proposes to take the Third Reading. It would not be a bad thing if the noble Earl were to wait a few days before putting the Bill down for a Third Reading.
§ EARL DE LA WARRMy Lords, I feel that I must apologise to your Lordships for being in such a hurry. It was entirely due to my inexperience, and I hope your Lordships will accept my apology. There is no particular hurry for this Bill, and I will willingly wait a few days. Perhaps next Tuesday would suit your Lordships.