HL Deb 20 December 1972 vol 337 c1082

2.46 p.m.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR (LORD HAILSHAM OF SAINT MARYLEBONE)

My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to amend the law relating to justices of the peace and to make further provision with respect to the administration of justice and matters connected therewith. I beg to move that this Bill be read a first time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a, (The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.