HL Deb 14 November 2000 vol 619 c133

3.6 p.m.

Read a third time.

Baroness Thornton

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

I want to place on record that this Bill is a testament to a three-year campaign run by my honourable friend Mr Paul Truswell to fill a huge loophole in the licensing laws. His campaign was precipitated by the tragic and early death of a young man from his constituency, David Knowles. David's parents, Mr and Mrs Knowles, also deserve the highest praise for their wonderful support for this Bill at a time of great personal grief. This is David Knowles' Bill. I thank Members from all sides of the House who have supported the Bill. I beg to move that the Bill do now pass.

Moved, That the Bill do now pass.—(Baroness Thornton.) On Question, Bill passed.

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