Order for Second Reading read—[Queen's consent on behalf of the Crown, having been signified.]

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

I have it in Command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Territorial Sea Bill [Lords] has consented to place Her prerogative and interest, so far as they are affected by the Bill, at the disposal of Parliament for the purpose of the Bill.

Question put and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read a Second time, pursuant to Standing Order No. 90(6) (Second reading committees) and committed t a Standing Committee pursuant to Standing Order No. 61 (Committal of Bills).