Considered in Committee under Standing Order No. 69.

[Colonel CLIFTON BROWN in the Chair.]

Resolved,

"That, for the purpose of any Act of the present Session relating to local loans, it is expedient to authorise the remission of—

(a) arrears of principal and interest due to the Public Works Loan Commissioners in respect of Eyemouth Harbour; and

(b) the unpaid balance of principal and all arrears of interest due to the said Commissioners in respect of a loan to Cecil Percy Aston."—(King' s recommendation signified.)—[Captain Wallace.]

Resolution to be reported upon Monday next.

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.