HL Deb 08 June 1971 vol 320 c10
THE LORD CHANCELLOR

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a second time. This again is purely a consolidation Bill. It catches up with the last Bill which was passed as recently as April 8. It is simply a law reform Bill designed to consolidate the law.

Moved, That the Bill now be read 2a. —(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Bill read 2a, and referred to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.