HL Deb 25 November 1947 vol 152 c837
THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT JOWITT)

My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to abolish the defence of common employment, to amend the law relating to the liability in damages for breach of statutory duty and to the measure of damages for personal injury or death, and for purposes connected therewith. I beg to move that the Bill be read a first time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read a.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

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

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