HL Deb 27 July 1977 vol 386 cc1082-3

172 Clause 112, page 93, line 34, at end insert "nor shall that subsection prevent the Secretary of State from inspecting or authorising the inspection of an application for a patent or any connected documents under subsection (6)(a) of section (Information prejudicial to defence of realm or safety of public) above."

The LORD CHANCELLOR

My Lords, I beg to move that this House doth agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 172. This Amendment has already been spoken to by my noble friend Lord Oram.

Moved, That this House doth agree with the Commons in the said Amendment.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.