HL Deb 11 March 1985 vol 461 cc9-10

3 p.m.

The Lord Chancellor (Lord Hailsham of Saint Marylebone)

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now resolve itself into Committee on this Bill.

Moved, That the House do now resolve itself into Committee.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.

House in Committee accordingly.

[The LORD ABERDARE in the Chair.]

Clauses 1 to 23 agreed to.

Schedules 1 to 3 agreed to.

Schedule 4 [Consequential amendments]:

The Lord Chancellor moved Amendment No. 1: Page 19, line 15, at end insert—

("Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978

In paragraph 16(1) of Schedule 13 to the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978—

  1. (a) for "Part II of the National Service Act 1948 (reinstatement in civil employment)" substitute "the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985";
  2. (b) for "section 35(2)(b)" substitute "section 1(4)(b)".")

The noble and learned Lord said: I speak to both amendments standing in my name. Amendment No. 2: Schedule 5, Page 19, line 43, at end insert—

("1978 c. 44 Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978. In Schedule 13, paragraph 16(2).").

I hope I need only say a few words, but I am prepared for a longer version should the Committee wish. These drafting amendments follow consolidation practice as to references in other legislation. They have been approved by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills. I beg to move.

On Question, amendment agreed to.

Schedule 4, as amended, agreed to.

Schedule 5 [Repeals]:

The Lord Chancellor moved Amendment No. 2:

[Printed above.]

On Question, amendment agreed to.

Schedule 5, as amended, agreed to.

House resumed: Bill reported with amendments.