"to raise the percentages by which certain pensions may be increased under the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1920, to permit the payment of increased pensions under the said Act to pensioners residing outside the British Islands, and to require police, local, and other public authorities to increase pensions granted by them up to the maximum amount authorised by the said Act," presented accordingly, and read the First time; to be read a Second time To-morrow, and to be printed. [Bill 171.]

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.

It being after Half-past Eleven of the Clock upon Wednesday Evening, Mr. SPEAKER adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.

Adjourned at Twenty-one Minutes after Twelve o'Clock.