§ 8.44 p.m.
§ Lord MELCHETTMy Lords, I understand that no Amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript Amendment or to speak in Committee. Therefore, unless any noble Lord objects, I beg to move that the Order of Commitment be discharged.
§ Moved, That the Order of Commitment be discharged.—(Lord Melchett.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.
§ Then, Standing Order No. 43 having been suspended (pursuant to Resolution of 13th July), Report received, Bill read 3a, and passed.