§ The Lord ChancellorMy Lords, I beg to introduce a Bill to consolidate, with certain exceptions, the Local Employment Act 1972, Parts I and II of the Industry Act 1972, Section 18 of the Industry Act 1980, Section 6 of the Industry Act 1981 and related enactments. I beg to move that this Bill be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read a first time. —(The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Bill read a first time, and to be printed.