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...Lords ¶Passed 22-to-8 (second reading) Danesfort's bill relieving pedestrians of their present burden of proving, before they can collect damages, negligence on the part of a driver who runs them down...
LORD ULLSWATER: "It is quite clear that an insect is not a bird, nor a reptile, nor a fish; but I hope the noble lord [Lord Danesfort] in charge of the bill will consider whether insects should receive that protection which their lordships contemplate giving to the 'animals.'" (Chuckles...
...LORD DANESFORT : "I did not realize the importance of this matter until the noble lord who has just sat down raised it [laughter]. I shall most certainly consider it." (Renewed laughter...
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