§ 6.53 p.m.
§ THE LORD CHANCELLORMy Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Bill, has consented to place Her interest, so far as it is concerned on behalf of the Crown, at the disposal of Parliament for the purposes of the Bill.
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (LORD WALSTON)My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a third time.
§ Moved that the Bill be now read 3a.—(Lord Walston.)
§ On Question, Bill read 3a; an Amendment (Privilege) made; Bill passed, and sent to the Commons.