§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (LORD PASSFIELD)My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to amend and consolidate the Colonial Naval Defence Acts 1865 and 1909; and to move that it be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a.—(Lord Passfield.)
§ On Question, Bill read 1a; and to be printed.