HL Deb 16 May 1977 vol 383 cc463-4
The LORD CHANCELLOR

My Lords, this is a pure consolidation Bill. There is nothing in it in particular to which I need refer your Lordships. It will be referred after Second Reading to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills. I beg to move that the Bill be now read a second time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 2a.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Bill read 2a, and referred to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.