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§ The LORD CHANCELLOR (Lord Elwyn-Jones)My Lords, I beg to introduce a Bill to consolidate the Interpretation Act 1889 and certain other enactments relating to the construction and operation of Acts of Parliament and other instruments, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission. My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a —(The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.