HL Deb 02 July 1931 vol 81 cc611-2

Improvements in respect of which notice to landlord is required.

(15) Making of embankments and sluices against floods.

(18) The eradication of bracken, whins or gorse growing on a farm at the commencement of a tenancy.

THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH moved, in Part 1, to insert "(9) Making of embankments and sluices against floods". The noble Duke said: My Lords, I understand that the Government will agree to this. I beg to move.

Amendment moved— First Schedule, page 15, after line 13, insert the said words.—(The Duke of Buccleuch.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH moved, in paragraph (15) (Part II), to leave out "Making" and to insert "Repairing or renewal." The noble Duke said: My Lords, this Amendment is almost consequential. I beg to move.

Amendment moved— First Schedule, page 15, line 27, leave out ("Making") and insert ("Repairing or renewal").—(The Duke of Buccleuch.)

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES (EARL DE LA WARR)

I agree.

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

THE DUKE OP BUCCLEUCH moved, in paragraph (18) (Part II), to leave out "farm" and to insert "holding" The noble Duke said: My Lords, this is a drafting Amendment. I beg to move.

Amendment moved— First Schedule, page 15, line 32, leave out ("farm") and insert ("holding").—(The Duke of Buccleuch.)

On Question, Amendment agreed to.

Bill passed, and returned to the Commons

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