§ 11.29 a.m.
§ The MINISTER of STATE, TREASURY (Lord Cockfield)My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a second time.
§ Moved, that the Bill be now read 2ª.—(Lord Cockfield.)
§ On Question, Bill read 2ª: Committee negatived.
§ Then, Standing Order No. 43 having been suspended (pursuant to Resolution): Bill read 3ª, and passed.
§ Lord DENHAMMy Lords, I beg to move that this House do now adjourn during pleasure awaiting Royal Assent, until 11.40 a.m.
§ Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.
§ [House adjourned during pleasure from 11.30 to 11.40 a.m.]