Friday, 24 March 1939
The House met at Eleven of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
Mr. SPEAKER made the following communication to the House:
North Metropolitan Electric Power Supply Bill,
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any statement to make on the European situation?
Read the First time; to be read a Second time upon Monday next, and to be printed. [Bill 98.]
In pursuance of Standing Order No. 80 (4), MR. SPEAKER has nominated Mr. Osbert Peake a member of the Chairmen's Panel in the room of Sir Charles Coupar Barrie, K.B.E., resigned.
Considered in Committee.
11.9 a.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
Read a Second time.
Considered in Committee under Standing Order No. 69.
Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn"— [Mr. Grimston.]
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
