§ 14 Clause 7, page 7, line 37, after "apply", insert "to ships of less than 20 metres in length or".
§ 15 Page 7, line 41, leave out "vessels" and insert "ships".
§ Lord Brabazon of TaraMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 en bloc. An amendment along these lines was put forward by the noble Lord, Lord Greenway, during the passage of the Bill through this House and was supported by my noble friend Lord Mottistone. At that time I could not accept it but on further reconsideration we have been able to find it acceptable. I beg to move.
§ Moved, That this House do agree with the Commons in the said amendments.—(Lord Brabazon of Tara.)
§ Lord GreenwayMy Lords, I want to express my thanks to the Minister. I am sure that all yachtsmen will welcome what the Government have seen fit to undertake.
§ Lord MottistoneMy Lords, perhaps I may also add my thanks.
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.