§ LORD WADEMy Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to make provision for the appointment and functions of Regional Commissioners for Administration in England and Wales; to amend Section 2 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960; to amend Sections 76 and 123 of the Local Government Act 1933, with regard to 1062 pecuniary interests of members and officers of local authorities; and for connected purposes. I beg to move that this Bill be read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a.—(Lord Wade.)
§ On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.