§ 3.20 p.m.
§ The MINISTER of STATE, HOME OFFICE (Lord Boston of Faversham)My 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 Boston of Faversham.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.
§ Then, Standing Order No. 43 having been suspended (pursuant to Resolution of 2nd April) Bill read 3a.
§ Lord BOSTON of FAVERSHAMMy Lords, in moving the final Motion, perhaps I may just thank noble Lords opposite and your Lordships' House very much indeed for the facilitation which has been provided. My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass.
§ Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(Lord Boston of Faversham.)
§ Lord REDESDALEMy Lords, we are grateful for the noble Lord's comments, and we also congratulate him on just making it.
§ On Question, Bill passed.