The House met at Eleven of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.

Hamilton Burgh Order Confirmation Bill,

1. asked the Minister of Health, whether he is in a position to announce further measures in connection with an inland water survey?

Considered in Committee [Progress, 6th December]

• Clause 1. — (Appointment and Functions of Commissioners.)

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  11.9 a.m.

Clause 3. — (Powers of Commissioners as to acquisition of land.)

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3 p.m.

Clauses 4 (Supplementary provisions as to small holdings and allotments); 5 (Application to Scotland); 6 (Power to transfer powers to Unemployment Assist ance Board and other Government De partments upon expiry of Act) and 7 (Short title, extent and duration) ordered to stand part of the Bill.

New Clause. — (Application of rules uncle s. 51 of Act of 1934.)

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(1) Rules made by the Treasury in pursuance of section fifty-one of the Unemployment Assistance Act, 1934 (which relates to superannuation rights of officers or servants of local authorities...

First Schedule. — (Part 1: Depressed areas in England and Wales. Part II: Depressed areas in Scotland.)

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Mr. STANLEY: I beg to move, in page 8, line 19, after "Stanley" to insert "Tanfield." This Amendment is necessary owing to a drafting error. Tanfield was in the Financial Resolution, but by a...

Second Schedule. — (Provisions as to Commissioners and their, proceedings.)

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3.34 p.m.

Third Schedule. — (Compulsory Purchase Orders.)

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3.44 p.m.

Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed to whom shall be referred all Petitions presented to the House, with the exception of such as relate to Private Bills, and that such Committee do...

Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed to control the arrangements for the Kitchen and Refreshment Rooms in the department of the Serjeant-at-Arms attending this House.