HL Deb 29 March 1983 vol 440 cc1461-2
Lord Teviot

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a third time.

Moved, that the Bill be now read a third time.—(Lord Teviot.)

The Lord Chancellor (Lord Hailsham of Saint Marylebone)

My Lords, perhaps I may be allowed to congratulate my noble friend on the speedy passage of this Bill through the House and wish him—or, rather, the Bill—every success in another place. I should like to remind the House of what I said at Second Reading. My noble friend has thoughtfully left the timing of implementation open. I then made it clear that the Bill could not come into force as soon as it was passed. A financial study is under way, but no funds have yet been allocated; nor has a location been found for housing the records. But I am very grateful to my noble friend for the help which he has given to the House and for the service he has rendered to the public in promoting this legislation.

Lord Teviot

My Lords, I am very grateful to my noble and learned friend for those unexpected comments at this stage, and I take note of all that he says.

On Question, Bill read a third time.

An amendment (privilege) made.

Lord Teviot

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass. In doing so, I thank very much my noble and learned friend who in the past has given me assurance, especially in 1979, and also the noble and learned Lord the previous Lord Chancellor. This is a very happy day for me, and I thank your Lordships very much.

Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(Lord Teviot.)

On Question, Bill passed, and sent to the Commons.