I beg to move, in page 2, line 36, to leave out "prescribed age," and to insert "age of four years."

This Amendment is made following the request during the Committee stage of the hon. Member for Tonbridge (Mr. G. Williams). It changes the "prescribed age" from two to four years.

I wish to thank the Minister for introducing this Amendment. It means that the Bill will take effect two years earlier than it otherwise would have done. We do not think it will inconvenience anyone and are grateful to the Minister for acceding to our request.

Amendment agreed to.