HL Deb 05 February 1970 vol 307 cc749-50
THE EARL OF MALMESBURY

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a third time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 3a. —(The Earl of Malmesbury.)

On Question, Bill read 3a: an Amendment (privilege) made.

THE EARL OF MALMESBURY

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass.

Moved, That the Bill do now pass. —(The Earl of Malmesbury.)

LORD SHACKLETON

My Lords, I should like to intervene only to congratulate the noble Earl on passing through this House very rapidly a measure which I believe to be of great importance. If I may say so, he has done very well.

THE EARL OF MALMESBURY

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord the Leader of the House very much for the kind words he has said. I should like also to thank the whole House for the way they have accepted this Bill.

On Question, Bill passed, and sent to the Commons.