Wednesday, 10 April 1935
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
South Shields Corporation Bill,
1. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any statement to make with reference to the position of Japan concerning her rights and obligations now that she has left the...
3. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what salaries and allowances are being paid by the League of Nations to officials and members of the Disarmament Conference; and which of such...
4. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to make any further statement with regard to the progress of the negotiations with the Japanese Government...
5. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any statement to make on the conditions under which the elec- tions for the Danzig Diet were held; and whether, as the...
7. asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many officers on the emergency list of the Royal Navy are over the age of 70; and how many officers whose names have been placed on the list since the...
10. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the fact that Japanese imports into the mandated territories of Tanganyika and Palestine increased...
11. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will consider the desirability of negotiating trade agreements between Palestine and the several countries which export large...
12. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can state the quantity of cloves that has come in as deposit from producers to the Clove Growers Association in Zanzibar since its...
66. asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the special position of Argentina with regard to the Empire, he will say what steps he is taking to safeguard the interests of...
67. asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he hopes to be able to introduce either this Session or early next Session a Bill to amend the law relating to trade marks, based on the...
Mr. HAMME'RSLEY: 68. asked the Secretary of State for India whether he can make a statement on the proposed Indo-Burma trade agreement?
15. asked the Secretary for the Colonies in what Colonies or protectorates or mandated territories duties have been imposed with a view to limiting the import of Japanese goods; whether such...
13. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies which principal colonies or mandated territories possess at present broadcasting stations of their own or are considering plans for the erection...
14. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will consider the practicability of extending to Gibraltar, Palestine, and Aden the far-reaching educational reforms at present being...
16. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the capacity for aero-engine output has been increased by associating other firms with existing contractors?
Sir GIFFORDFOX: 18. asked the Minister of Transport the percentage per thousand of the total population of the country killed in road accidents during each of the past two years up to December, 1934?
20. asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the uncertainty of pedestrians when crossing at the beacon places, he will consider sending some of the officials of his Department to...
21. asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the state of repair of Shiloh Road, in the parish of Mellor, Derbyshire; and whether he will take steps to see that this road is taken...
23. asked the Minister of Transport when the West Riding County Council propose to commence the erection of the 30-miles-per-hour de-restriction signs; and on what date it is anticipated that...
31. asked the Minister of Transport what steps have been taken during the last month, or will be taken in the near future, to meet the long-felt want of a toll-free bridge at Selby?
32. asked the Minister of Transport whether it is his intention to refuse grants to local authorities to free existing toll bridges; and whether grants are only to be made to assist schemes for...
33. asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the widespread desire that motorists who fail under the test should be given in writing or orally the reason for such failure, he will...
35. asked the Minister of Transport the number of pedal bicycles now in use upon the roads of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the number of cases in which such cyclists have been...
42. asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the great increase in the use of red-light advertisements since the report of the Departmental Committee on Traffic Signs, and the neglect...
43. asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that riders have been forbidden to use the grass margins along the Great West Road in the county of Middlesex and along considerable...
Lieut.-Colonel Sir ARNOLD WILSON: 44. asked the Minister of Transport to what extent he has exercised the power vested in him to purchase land within 220 yards of the centre of a road to the cost...
47. asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the inconvenience caused to passengers by breakdowns on the tube and underground railways of London, he will request the London Passenger...
48. asked the Minister of Transport whether he is able to give any information of the present position of the proposal to set up a joint road transport body for the industrial area around...
50. asked the Minister of Transport whether, seeing that he made an order in November, 1934, varying the provisions of section 19 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, in relation to the hours of...
51. asked the Minister of Transport whether he will now consider requiring all public service vehicles to have mechanical direction signals worked by the driver to indicate when they are turning...
52. asked the Minister of Transport how far local authorities are required by his Department to make provision for footpaths for pedestrians on the side of new or improved roads for which he...
54 and 56. asked the Minister of Transport (1) whether he is aware that complaints have previously been made to his Department about the dangers of the boulevard bridge at Dun-tocher, near...
24. asked the Minister of Transport what were the values, as respects municipal authorised electrical undertakings on 1st January, 1934, of the total outstanding loan capital, average interest...
45. asked the Prime Minister whether Sheerness dockyard is included within the scope of the inquiry on the vulnerability of dockyards to aerial attack and the advisability of their removal to...
46. asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability, in view of the gravity of the international situation, of inviting the Leaders of the Opposition to confer with the...
58. asked the Minister of Health the number of persons over 65 years of age on public assistance who are also in receipt of old age pensions under the Old Age Pensions Acts, 1908 to 1925, or...
59. asked the Minister of Health whether he has ascertained from the principal seaside resorts to what extent crowded conditions are unavoidable during the peak holiday periods of the year in...
61. asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what is the approximate number of man-days of work which will be involved in the construction of the drill hall at Merthyr Tydvil; and whether...
63. asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the report sent to him from the president of the Tithe Payers' Association in connection with a meeting held at Ashford, Kent,...
69. asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the approximate annual cost of remitting the entertainments duty upon dramatic, variety and musical performances in this country; and by...
71. asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons in insured occupation in Lancashire in December, 1931, and at the latest date on which figures are available, respectively?
70. asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the estimate of the cost of providing that the wives of all insured men shall be eligible for pension when their husbands attain the age of 65years?
72. asked the Minister of Labour what has been the total number of industrial accidents per thousand of the population in Great Britain during each of the last two years other than accidents on...
64. asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any Order has been made for the variation of the composition of the Herring Industry Board and what steps are being taken under the Order?
57. asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Sheffield and District Allotment Society, representing over 60 separate allotment societies in Sheffield, protest against the...
(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for India whether he can now make any further statement regarding the document purporting to represent the views of the Indian Civil Service in...
That they have agreed to—
Considered in Committee [TWENTIETH DAY—Progress, 9th April]
Motion made, and Question proposed [9th April], "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."
4.20 p.m.
8.40 p.m.
Amendment made: In page 178, line 26, after "to," insert: and to the dependants of, persons who are or have been.— [Mr. Butler.]
Amendments made: In page 179, line 27, leave out from "shall," to "be," in line 29; in line 35, at the end, add: (2) Before giving any directions under this section the Secretary of State shall...
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."
I beg to move, in page 181, line 26, to leave out from "given," to the end of the Clause, and to add: (a) by any member of any police force in Burma to another member of that force except in...
Amendments made:
9.7 p.m.
9.15 p.m.
Amendments made: In page 189, line 10, leave out "affecting," and insert "connected with."
Amendment made: In page 191, leave out lines 1 to 17, and add: (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by the preceding sub-section, no Act of the Legislature shall, on...
Amendment made: In page 192, line 18, leave out from "matters," to "or," in line 24, and insert: as respects which the Governor is, by or under this Act, required to act in his...
Amendments made: In page 197, line 40, leave out "Burman subjects of His Majesty," and insert "British subjects."
Amendments made: In page 199, line 14, leave out from "or," to "British," and insert: India or subjects of any Indian State, or against companies incorporated whether before or after the passing...
Amendments made: In page 199, line 22, leave out from "the," to "shall," in line 23, and insert: holders of its shares, debentures, debenture stock, or bonds, and its officers, agents, and...
Amendments made: In page 200, line 25, leave out "directly or indirectly."
Two consequential Amendments made.
Four consequential Amendments made.
I beg to move, in page 203, line 2, to leave out from "prescribe," to the end of the Clause, and to add: conditions as to professional or technical qualifications shall have effect so as to...
Consequential Amendment made.
Amendment made: In page 206, line 26, at the end, add: (2) Without prejudice to their obligations under the preceding sub-section, the Government of Burma shall secure that there are from time to...
Amendmenat made: In page 208, line 3, at the end, insert: (g) any sum required to enable the Governor to pay such pensions and allowances as he in his discretion may deem suitable to members of...
Amendment made: In page 209, line 27, leave out "impost, whether local or general; or,"—[Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendments made: In page 210, line 12, after "limits," insert "if any."
10.10 p.m.
Amendment made: In page 213, line 6, at the end, add: (2) Notwithstanding anything in this section the Government and its officers shall perform such functions for securing safety on railways as...
Amendment made: In page 213, line 10, leave out "Board," and insert "railways."— [Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendment made: In page 215, leave out lines 20 to 25.—[Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendment made: In page 217, line 3, at the end, insert: For the purposes of this sub-section, where the Secretary of State in Council has assumed or incurred any obligation in connection with...
Amendments made:
Amendment made: In page 219, line 15, leave out "a pleader," and insert "an advocate."—[Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendment made: In page 220, line 31, after the first "Act," insert to the provisions of any Order in Council made under this or any other Act."—[Mr. Butler.]
Amendment made: In page 224, line 39, at the end, insert: Provided that it shall not be necessary to make rules regulating the conditions of service of persons appointed temporarily on the terms...
Amendments made: In page 227, line 13, leave out "the Indian Medical Service (Civil)."
Amendments made: In page 228, line 6, leave out "are normally," and insert "subject to the provisions of this Subsection, are."
Amendment made: In page 229, line 8, after "of," insert "any such person as aforesaid."—[Mr. Butler.]
Amendment made: In page 231, line 36, at the end, insert: (5) Any liability of the Government of Burma to or in respect of any person appointed before the commencement of this Part of this Act to...
Amendment made: In page 232, line 19, at the end, add: (2) Any liability of the Government of Burma to, or in respect of, any person who is at the commencement of this Part of this Act a judge of...
Consequential Amendment made.
I beg to move, in page 233, line 20, at the end, to add: In this Sub-section the expression 'promotion' does not include promotion from one service to another.
Amendment made: In page 233, line 23, after "to," insert: or the withdrawal of any magisterial powers from."—[Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendments made: In page 234, line 6, after "Class II," insert "a Railway Service Class I, a Railway Service Class II"
Amendment made: In page 235, line 2, leave out "retired from a civil service of or a civil past under," and insert: having been appointed to a civil service of, or a civil post under the Crown in...
Amendment made: In page 236, line 12, at the end, insert: Provided that at least one-half of the members of the Public Service Commission shall be persons who, at the dates of their respective...
Amendment made: In page 238, line 20, leave out "and" and insert "or."—[Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendments made: In page 239, line 16, after "shall," insert: if the person to whom the pension is payable is residing permanently outside Burma, be paid on behalf of the Government of Burma by,...
Amendments made: In page 239, line 31, after "II," insert "Railway Service Class I, Railway Service Class II."
Amendment made: In page 242, line 38, leave out from "as" to the end of the Clause, and add: applying in relation to any liabilities which are by this Act made liabilities of the revenues of the...
10.43 p.m.
Amendments made: In page 243, line 29, leave out the second "and," and insert "or."
Amendment made: In page 246, line 20, at the end, add: or if such notice and opportunity for objection as may he prescribed has been given to those advisers and none of them has required that a...
Amendments made In page 247, line. 14, after "land," insert "situate."
Motion made, and Question, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill," put, and negatived.
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."
Amendment made: In page 250, line 17, leave out "foregoing provisions of this chapter," and insert "provisions of Chapter X of this Part of this Act"—[Sir S. Hoare.]
Amendment made: In page 251, line 19, after "shall," insert: unless it appears to him that the proposed amendment is of a minor or drafting nature.
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Captain Margesson.]
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