Wednesday, 26 May 1937
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
For the Burgh of Glasgow (Hillhead Division), in the room of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Stevenson Horne, G.B.E. (Chiltern Hundreds).—[Captain Margesson.]
Burgess Hill Water Bill [Lords] (King's Consent signified),
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a further statement concerning the position of affairs in China; and what steps have been taken in connection with the various...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the urgent need of encouraging a knowledge of the English language and culture in Southern China, he will consider the...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the circumstances under which the Liverpool steamship "Pinto," carrying foodstuffs to Valencia, was stopped and searched by the German battleship...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the ban placed upon the introduction into Italy of all English newspapers, with three exceptions, was the result of action taken by the...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the nature of the forthcoming visit of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs to Finland and the Baltic States.
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that 200 tunnel-workers employed at Crombie munitions depot were allowed only four hours' pay, equal to half a shift, for Coronation...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in which of the African Crown Colonies and Protectorates the system of passes obtains under which the movements of Africans are controlled; and what...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the new labour schedule for Palestine for the four months April to July permits only 770 immigrants, about one-fifteenth of the number asked for...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why it is that, whereas he has recently given his approval to a recommendation that a sum of $2,000,000 should be given from the public funds of the...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware tat Mr. Robert Ruddle, of Yew Tree Cottages, Sherrington, Wiltshire, aged 17½ years, bicycled in one day, on 24th April last,...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the petrol consumption in the Royal Air Force in 1933, 1934, and 1935, together with the average price per gallon paid in each year?
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many and what percentage of flight-lieutenants in the general duties branch of the Royal Air Force with permanent commissions have reached that...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the Air Ministry regulations based upon arrangements approved by the Public Accounts Committee in 1909 still require the Secretary of State's...
asked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made with the lighting of the new East Lancashire road from Liverpool to Manchester; and when the whole length will be completed?
asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the fact that certain automatic windscreen wipers fitted to some public service vehicles are not efficient, he can say whether any tests have...
asked the Minister of Transport the number of dual routes that have been approved by his Department; and the number of local authorities that have indicated their intention to construct such...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he proposes to take steps, where space is available, to plant fruit trees alongside the main roads under his control?
asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the delays consequent upon the Coronation, he will extend beyond 1st June the period for replies to the document issued to various electrical...
Captain Arthur Evans: asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, the approximate nightly cost of flood-lighting public...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that, since his visit of inspection to Buckhaven and Methil at Christmas, the nuisance created by the fumes from the burning bing in...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that while certain small burghs in Fife granted 2s. 6d. to old age pensioners, the Fife County Council refused to make a similar...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to the facts that certain children attending the Highlanders' Academy, Greenock, have received verbal intimation...
asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the differing practices of various approved societies in the administration of the National Health Insurance Act, he is prepared to take steps to...
Captain A. Evans: asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom will consult with His Majesty's Governments in the Dominions with a...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the estimated cost of providing adequate air raid precautions in the City of Liverpool; whether the Corporation of Liverpool have applied to...
asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that in the case of the Woodhouse Co-operative Society, Limited, of Sheffield, the Registrar of Friendly Societies has decided that he can...
asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that in some urban areas in South Wales and Mon-mouthshire, as a result of a reduction in the rates, rents have been correspondingly reduced and...
asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he can now make any statement regarding the future of the Fleet Air Arm?
I desire, Mr. Speaker, to raise a point of Order with regard to an incident at the close of yesterday's sitting. When the Order regarding the Inheritance (Family Provision) Bill was read,...
(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has any statement to make about the negotiations regarding the position in the Nottinghamshire Coalfield?
That they have agreed to,—
Read the First time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
Report from the Select Committee (pursuant to Instruction of 4th February), with Minutes of Evidence and Appendices, brought up, and read.
[7TH ALLOTTED DAY.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That a sum, not exceeding £244,016, be granted to His Majesty, to complete the sum necessary to defray the charge which will come in course of payment...
Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Lieut.-Colonel Llewellin.]
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