Clause 21.
HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.-In paragraph (3), in the third line, the Standing Law Committee suggests substitution of "the manager or" for the word "any". I move that this amendment be made.
Clause 24.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.—I have to move certain amendments to this Clause. In sub-paragraph (1), in two places, in the third line and the sixth line, it is suggested that "one-half" be substituted for "three-fourths." These amendments have resulted from discussions and correspondence since the Standing Law Committee met. They will remove objections which have been made.
In sub-paragraph (2), it is suggested that after the word "associa- tion" in the third line the words "chamber of commerce, or similar institution" be deleted to make it clear that it is not intended to bring bona fide chambers of commerce into the scope of this Bill. I move that the three amendments be made.
Clause 25.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.-It has been suggested by the Standing Law Committee that the words "the amount of" be deleted in the third line, after the word "business" and the word "owned" in the last line be deleted. I move that these amendments be made. I also move that commas be inserted after "Ordinance" in the fourth line and after "buildings" in the last line.
Clause 40.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.-A small amendment has been suggested by the Standing Law Committee, namely, that in the fifth line of paragraph (4) the word "three" be substituted for the word "two" in connection with the quorum of members. I move that it be adopted.
Clause 44.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.-I suggest that in the marginal note the words "on a question of law" be deleted and an "s" be added to the word "Appeal". I also suggest that a second proviso be added to paragraph (1), namely, “And provided also that the appellant or the Commissioner may appeal to the Supreme Court on a question of fact with the leave of such Court". The object of this and the following amendment is that appeals on fact be allowed by leave of the Court and appeals of all kinds be governed by the ordinary rules.
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