§ 5.5 p.m.
§ Brought from the Commons.
§ LORD SHEPHERDMy Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be read a first time. No doubt the House will have noted that this Bill has been set down for Second Reading next Tuesday, and I hope that the House will agree to take the Second Reading on that day.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a.—(Lord Shepherd.)
§ On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.