7 May 1929: House of Commons debates

Preamble

The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
Private Business.

Private Bills [Lords] (Standing Orders not previously inquired into complied with),—
Dysart Corporation Order Confirmation Bill,

"to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1899, relating to Dysart Corporation," presented by Sir John Gilmour; and ordered (under Section 7 of the...
London and North Eastern Railway Order Confirmation Bill,

"to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1899, relating to the London and North Eastern Railway," presented by Sir John Gilmour; and ordered (under...
Poor Law Relief.

Return ordered, showing the number of Persons in Receipt of Poor Law Relief in England and Wales on the night of the 1st day of January, 1929 (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 87, of...
Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce.
- Steel.
  2 speeches
  2. asked the President of the Board of Trade how much the output of steel in the country was below the capacity of plant in 1928; and whether there are any cases of modern steel-producing plant...
Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland.
- Marriage Law.
  11 speeches
  6. asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been called to the frequency of clandestine marriages contracted at Gretna Green; and whether he will consider the...
Oral Answers to Questions — Transport.
- Traffic Noises and Cross Roads (Regulations).
  2 speeches
  10. asked the Minister of Transport whether he has yet received the Report of the Conference on Traffic Noises; and, if so, whether he proposes to publish it?
Oral Answers to Questions — Post Office.
- Pillar Boxes, London.
  8 speeches
  13. asked the Postmaster-General the number of pillar boxes that are still in use in the Metropolitan police area that have been in use for more than 25 years; and how many of these boxes are...
Oral Answers to Questions — Kenya.
- Native (Charge of Ill-Treatment).
  2 speeches
  17. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received a full Report from the officer administering the government of Kenya regarding the withdrawal of the charge made...
Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment.
- Rothesay Exchange (Branch Manager).
  4 speeches
  23. asked the Minister of Labour whether the post of branch manager at Rothesay Employment Exchange has been filled; and whether, in consideration of candidates, special attention was given to...
Business of the House.

Ordered, That this day, notwithstanding anything in Standing Order No. 15, a Supplementary Estimate for a New Service may be considered in Committee of Supply, and that Business other than the...
Bills Reported.
- Pier and Harbour Provisional Orders Bill.
  
  Reported, with Amendments [Provisional Orders confirmed]; Report to lie upon the Table.
Message from the Lords.

That they have agreed to—
ROMFORD GAS BILL [Lords].

Read the First time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
Agricultural Rates Bill.

Lords Amendments to be considered To-morrow, and to be printed. [Bill 117.]
Orders of the Day — Supply.

[12TH ALLOTTED DAY.]
Civil Estimates, 1929.
- Class Viii.

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House of Commons debates

Preamble

Private Business.

Dysart Corporation Order Confirmation Bill,

London and North Eastern Railway Order Confirmation Bill,

Poor Law Relief.

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce.

Steel.

Iron and Steel (Imports and Exports).

British Army (Meat Supply).

Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland.

Marriage Law.

Employment.

Housing Scheme, Greenock.

Coal Industry (Miners' Wages).

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport.

Traffic Noises and Cross Roads (Regulations).

New Chertsey Road.

Road Expenditure.

Oral Answers to Questions — Post Office.

Pillar Boxes, London.

Books (Examination).

"the Post" (Parliamentary Candidates, Advertisement).

Naval and Military Pensions and Grants.

Oral Answers to Questions — Kenya.

Native (Charge of Ill-Treatment).

Labour Recruitment (Women).

Poor Law Relief (Durham).

Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment.

Rothesay Exchange (Branch Manager).

Miners.

Income Tax (Dominion and Foreign Visitors).

Business of the House.

Bills Reported.

Pier and Harbour Provisional Orders Bill.

IMPERIAL CONTINENTAL GAS ASSOCIATION BILL [Lords].

IVEAGH BEQUEST (KENWOOD) BILL [Lords].

Message from the Lords.

ROMFORD GAS BILL [Lords].

Agricultural Rates Bill.

Orders of the Day — Supply.

Civil Estimates, 1929.

Class Viii.

Ministry of Pensions.

Class V.

Department of Health for Scotland.

Class Vi.

Department of Agriculture, Scotland.

Public Education, Scotland.

Class Vi.

Fishery Board for Scotland.

Class I.

House of Lords Offices.

House of Commons.

Expenses Under the Representation of the People Acts.

Treasury and Subordinate Departments.

Privy Council Office.

Privy Seal Office.

Charity Commission.

Civil Service Commission.

Exchequer and Audit Department.

Friendly Societies' Deficiency.

Government Actuary.

Government Chemist.

Government Hospitality.

The Mint.

National Debt Office.

National Savings Committee.

Public Record Office.

Public Works Loan Commission.

Repayments to the Local Loans Fund.

Royal Commissions, etc.

Miscellaneous Expenses.

Secret Service.

Scottish Office.

Repayments to the Civil Contingencies Fund.

Class Ii.

Foreign Office.

Diplomatic and Consular Services.

Diplomatic and Consular Services.