HL Deb 19 March 1997 vol 579 c1008

8.37 p.m.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (The Earl of Lindsay)

My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee. Therefore, unless any noble Lord objects, I beg to move that the order of commitment be discharged.

Moved, That the order of commitment be discharged.—(The Earl of Lindsay.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.

Then, Standing Order No. 44 having been suspended (pursuant to Resolution of 18th March), Bill read a third time.

The Earl of Lindsay

My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass.

I am pleased to say that this uncontroversial but important piece of legislation has moved quickly to this final stage before Royal Assent. I am grateful to noble Lords for their co-operation in allowing such speedy progress.

Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(The Earl of Lindsay.)

On Question, Bill passed.