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§ The LORD CHANCELLOR (Lord Elwyn-Jones)My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to consolidate for England, Wales and Scotland, so much of the Social Security Act 1973 as establishes a basic scheme of contributions and benefits, together with the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts 1965 to 1974 and other enactments relating to social security. My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read la.— (The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Bill read la, and to be printed.