§ The Lord ChancellorMy Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a second time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read a second time.—(The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Bill read a second time.
§ The Lord ChancellorMy Lords, for the reason which I sought to explain in opening, I beg to move the Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper.
§ Moved, That the Bill be referred to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.—( The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to, and a Message was sent to the Commons desiring their agreement thereto.