§ 2.15 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:
- Appropriation Act 1977,
- Finance Act 1977,
- Patents Act 1977,
- Administration of Justice Act 1977,
- Coal Industry Act 1977,
- Control of Office Development Act 1977,
- Water Charges Equalisation Act 1977,
- Rent Act 1977,
- Protection from Eviction Act 1977,
- Post Office Act 1977,
- Criminal Law Act 1977,
- Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977,
- Local Authorities (Restoration of Works Powers) Act 1977,
- Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977,
- National Health Service Act 1977,
- British Railways Order Confirmation Act 1977,
- British Railways Act 1977,
- Greater London Council (Money) Act 1977,
- Kensington and Chelsea Corporation Act 1977,
- North West Water Authority Act 1977.
§ Baroness LLEWELYN-DAVIES of HASTOEMy Lords, at this rather unexpectedly late hour, may I send from all Benches on this side of the House very warmest wishes to all noble Lords in all parts of the House for a really splendid, relaxing and rejuvenating holiday.