House of Commons debates
Wednesday, 22 June 1938
- Preamble (0 speeches)
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
- Private Business. (0 speeches)
Sheffield Gas Bill [Lords].
- Oral Answers to Questions — China and Japan. (6 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister to what extent requests made by China at the League of Nations Council meeting in May last for an extension of the League Health Services in China to prevent epidemics,...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Czechoslovakia. (5 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability of putting forward proposals to the German and Czechoslovakian Governments which would enable citizens who desire to emigrate to...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Caliphate. (3 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of our ancient friendship with Islam, the Government will help to settle the question of the succession to the Caliphate?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Great Britain and Mexico. (4 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether the British representative in Mexico City has now reported to His Majesty's Government; and whether an attempt is to be made to settle the differences between His...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Armaments Limitation. (5 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the United States Government have expressed their willingness to enter into discussions with a view to securing an effective limitation and...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Turkey (Armaments Credit). (2 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that in the Great War guns manufactured by a British firm and supplied to a foreign Power were used in destroying many British lives; and whether in...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Canton and Enderbury Islands. (4 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister what progress has been made in the negotiations with the United States of America with regard to the islands of Canton and Enderbury in the Southern Pacific Ocean?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Anglo-Italian Agreement. (7 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister what representations have been received from the Italian Government that the date of the operation of the Anglo-Italian Agreement should be expedited?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Spain. (3 speeches)
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any British merchant ships have been taken into port by the British naval authorities for examination under the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Sierra Leone (Education Ordinance). (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will see that the board of education being set up under the recent education ordinance in Sierra Leone will include at least one African?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Palestine. (0 speeches)
- Partition. (8 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the present position with regard to partition in Palestine, in view of the evidence given by Sir John Shuckburgh, Permanent Under-Secretary for the...
- Patriarchate. (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can now make any statement about the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Kenya. (0 speeches)
- Abyssinian Refugees. (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that over 6,000 Abyssinians are now living in Kenya; whether he will consider the possibility of transferring them to the hilly...
- Child Labour. (34 speeches)
Mr. David Adams: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether or not juveniles employed in Kenya come under the penal sanctions of the labour code?
- West Indies (Labour Disputes). (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many persons have been killed or wounded in each of the labour disputes in the West Indies in the last three years?
- Tropical Diseases. (2 speeches)
Mr. David Adams: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that in the southern United States full-time malaria units, consisting of a physician, an engineer, and an...
- East Africa (Higher College). (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement on the detailed proposals for the establishment of a higher college for East Africa; whether the inter-territorial...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Aviation. (0 speeches)
- Experimental Transatlantic Flights. (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is now in a position to make any statement with regard to the programme of experimental Transatlantic flights which it is proposed to carry out...
- Empire Route (Heavy-Oil Engines). (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to fit the long-distance Empire machines with heavy-oil engines by reason of the economy in fuel and safety from fire.
- Empire Flying-Boat Base. (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether any decision has now been come to with regard to the Langstone Harbour scheme for Empire flying boats; and, if the town council of Portsmouth does not...
- British Airways, Limited (London-Oslo Service). (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether his Department is negotiating with British Airways, Limited, with a view to their continuing the present London-Copenhagen-Stockholm service to Oslo?
- Air-Line Bookings (Railway Companies' Ban). (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether the ban on air-line bookings has now been completely removed?
- Workmen's Compensation (Royal Commission). (12 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether he will set up a Royal Commission to investigate the Workmen's Compensation Acts and the effect of accidents and industrial diseases on the lives of the people?
- Trade and Commerce (Government Policy). (7 speeches)
asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the trade figures for the month of May, he will now state the Government's policy to meet the slump in trade?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. (0 speeches)
- Volunteer Reserve (Prince Alexander Obolensky). (6 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether the public announcement that Prince Alexander Obolensky has been granted a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve indicates that...
- Minchinhampton Aerodrome (Workers' Accommodation). (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air what steps are being taken to provide housing accommodation for the additional workers likely to be employed permanently by the Air Ministry on Minchinhampton...
- Supplies (West Wales). (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether any orders have been placed for shirts, socks, and flannel with firms in West Wales, and if he is satisfied that they are receiving a fair share of...
- Sea-Bombing Area, Orfordness. (2 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, following upon the representations made by the Suffolk and Essex Fishery Board regarding the proposed extension under draft bylaws, prepared by his...
- Airmen's Children (Education). (3 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air what arrangements are being made at new and isolated stations for the secondary education of airmen's children?
- Auxiliary Force. (3 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air the date when the new regulations for the Auxiliary Air Force will come into force?
- Balloon Barrage. (20 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has examined the possibility of placing a balloon barrage along the whole length of the East Coast of this country; and what would be the cost of...
- Aircraftman's Dismissal. (3 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the recent dismissal of an aircraftman subsequent to his conviction for cruelty to a child, it is the practice always to insist on...
- British Air Forces. (4 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air the present number of squadrons in the Metropolitan Air Force and those engaged in overseas service; the number of squadrons in the Fleet Air Arm; and whether...
- Meteorological Office. (14 speeches)
asked the Secretary of State for Air how many meteorological stations in this country now take accurate observations of radiation and humidity; and whether it is proposed to add to them in the...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. (0 speeches)
- Railway Service, East Lancashire. (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the slow train service between Manchester, Accrington, and Colne; and whether he will consult with the railway company as...
- Bernera Island, Lewis (Causeway). (5 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether he has now received the recommendations of the County Council of Ross and Cromarty regarding the proposed causeway at Bernera Island, Isle of Lewis; and...
- Steamer Service, Stornoway. (2 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether he has now considered the further representations made to him regarding the proposed improved and faster, or earlier, steamer service to Stornoway from the...
- Road Workers' Wages. (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether the fair wages clause operates on all road work financed under the five-year road plan of 100 per cent. grants from the Ministry of Transport to Highland...
- Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. (5 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the divergence of opinion concerning the usefulness of the barrier erected at the western end of Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, it is his intention that...
- Signalling Arrangements, Felling. (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that, although there is no apparatus at Felling signal box, on the London and North Eastern Railway, to give the signalmen a visible reminder...
- Trunk Roads (Lighting). (3 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport particulars of the agreements which have been entered into between his Department and the local authorities for the purpose of illuminating main trunk routes...
- Sign Posts, Scottish Highlands. (2 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether he will give instructions that on the roads in the Highlands of Scotland, to which he is giving a 100 per cent. grant, posts notifying crossing-places,...
- Bressey Report (Land Speculation). (5 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the publicity given to road development in the London area since the issue of the Bressey Report, the Government are taking any steps to...
- Road Accidents, Newcastle and Gateshead. (4 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport the total number of accidents, fatal and otherwise, within the boundaries of Newcastle-on-Tyne and Gateshead, and the number attributable to non-local vehicles?
- Land Acquisition, Carmarthen (Compensation). (2 speeches)
asked the Minister of Transport whether he can now say how the £4,882 compensation for 1.3 acres of land near the Carmarthen Bridge is made up, and whether this sum includes a claim for loss...
- House of Commons Terrace. (3 speeches)
asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider raising the level of the Terrace?
- Tower Hill Improvement Scheme. (2 speeches)
asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware that the activities of the Tower Hill improvement scheme have considerably added to the amenities for the general public in the...
- Land Registration. (6 speeches)
asked the Attorney-General whether he is aware that the policy of extending compulsory registration on the sale of land under the Land Registration Act, 1925, is now so operated as to he...
- Solicitors' Accounts. (6 speeches)
asked the Attorney-General whether in view of the convictions since 1935 in the criminal courts of solicitors for fraudulent conversion of clients' money, he will take steps to require solicitors...
- British Broadcasting Corporation (Director-General). (6 speeches)
asked the Postmaster-General whether he can now announce the name of Sir John Reith's successor as Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation?
- Housing (Shoreditch). (6 speeches)
asked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the cost of erecting a five-storey block of dwellings in the Loanda Street area, Shoreditch, at a cost of £194 per room;...
- Milk Industry (Government Proposals). (7 speeches)
Mr. Alexander: asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is in a position to make a statement with regard to forthcoming milk legislation, having regard to the fact that the provisions of the...
- Boating Accident, River Mersey. (10 speeches)
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to a boating accident in the River Mersey, near Widnes, on Sunday last when a man, four boys, and a girl lost...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Bill Presented. (0 speeches)
- Salmon Fisheries (Scotland) Bill, (0 speeches)
"to regulate the law in regard to salmon fishing in Scotland and for purposes connected therewith," presented by Captain Ramsay; supported by Captain McEwen, Lord William Scott, Sir Edmund...
- Business of the House. (2 speeches)
Attlee: Will the Prime Minister state what business it is proposed to take in the event of the Motion for the suspension of the Eleven o'Clock Rule being carried?
- Orders of the Day — Finance Bill. (0 speeches)
Considered in Committee.
- Orders of the Day — Ways and Means. (0 speeches)
Considered in Committee.
- Orders of the Day — Duties on Motor Cars, Musical Instruments, Clocks, Films, &C. (16 speeches)
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That— (1) as from the twentieth day of August, nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, Section three of the Finance Act, 1925 (which imposes duties of...
- Orders of the Day — Housing (Rural Workers) Amendment Bill. (2 speeches)
Order for Consideration of Lords Amendment read.
- Orders of the Day — Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, 1919. (1 speech)
Order read for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [21st June]— That in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, 1919, this House do direct that the Parsonages...
- Orders of the Day — Chimney Sweepers Acts (Repeal) Bill. (0 speeches)
Read the Third time, and passed.
- Orders of the Day — Adjournment. (0 speeches)
Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Captain Margesson.]
