§ 12.21 p.m.
§ The CHAIRMAN of COMMITTEES (Lord Aberdare)My Lords, I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts:
Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Act 1977,
Finance (Income Tax Reliefs) Act 1977,
Atholl Investments (Aberdeen Development) Order Confirmation Act.
§ Baroness LLEWELYN-DAVIES of HASTOEMy Lords, may we on these Benches wish noble Lords in all parts of the House a peaceful Recess and a very happy Christmas.