§ 2.20 p.m.
§ THE MINISTER OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY (LORD ABERDARE)My Lords, I understand that no Amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript Amendment or to speak in Committee. Therefore, unless any noble Lord objects, I beg to move, 406 pursuant to Standing Order No. 43(2), that the Order of Commitment be discharged.
§ Moved, That the Order of Commitment be discharged.—(Lord Aberdare.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.
§ Then, Standing Order No. 42 having been suspended (pursuant to the Resolution of July 22) Bill read 3a, and passed.