Amendments made: No. 250, in page 143, line 35, column 3, at end add—

'In section 198, in subsection (1) the words from "and of" to the end, and in subsection (3), paragraph (a) and in paragraph (b) the words "and the last foregoing section".'.

No. 247, in page 144, line 33, column 3, at end add—'Section 26(8)( a)'.

No. 255, in page 144, line 45, column 3, at end add—

'In Schedule 4, the entry relating to section 149(6) of the Companies Act 1948.'.—[Mr. Eyre.]

Motion made, and Question, That the Bill be now read the Third time, put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (Third Reading), and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read the Third time and passed, with amendments.