§ [No. 4.]
§ After Clause 3, insert the following new clause:
§ Extension of time for complying with bankruptcy notice
§ '. In section 1(1)(g) of the Bankruptcy Act 1914 (act of bankruptcy if debtor does not comply with bankruptcy notice within seven days) for the words "seven days" there shall be substituted the words "ten days".'
Lord ORAMMy Lords, I beg to move that this House doth agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 4. This clause extends the time limit imposed in Section I(1)(g) of the Bankruptcy Act 1914 for compliance with a bankruptcy notice from seven days to 10 days. I beg to move.
§ Moved, That this House doth agree with the Commons in the said Amendment.—(Lord Oram.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.