Tuesday, 13 February 1945
The House met at Eleven o'Clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
For the County of Lanark (Motherwell Division), in the room of James Walker, Esquire, deceased.—[Mr. Whiteley.]
Read a Second time, and committed.
Second Reading deferred till Tuesday next.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the Scottish Department of Agriculture estate communities at Lochportan, Hoebeg and Cheesebay, Isle of North Uist, have been without...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if his Department approved of the material used and the design of the temporary houses erected by the Special Housing Association in Dumbartonshire; and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the reason for the continued flooding in the Kelvin Valley.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will seek an arrangement with the Service Departments to allow of the piped water supplies and electrical supply services in their...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the workers of Clydebank were given permission to hold a demonstration in Victoria Park, Clydebank, on Monday afternoon, 5th...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware of the difficulties of the people of Dollar obtaining gas supplies owing to there being no grid connecting the town with other supplies;...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether any progress is being made with the report of the Association of Municipal Corporations, sent to him some time ago, on the question of the furtherance...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he can give an estimate of the proportion of coal produced in this country burnt for war purposes.
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what increase in the output of coal is attributed to the secondhand machinery provided through Lend-Lease from the U.S.A.; and, in view of the fact that this...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he has completed his survey of the British coalfields and proposes to make an early announcement of policy on prospective development, new sinkings,...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether arrangements have now been made to enable members of His Majesty's forces returning home on seven days' leave to draw coupons for leave petrol prior...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what progress has been made in carrying out the political education of the people of Newfoundland.
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, in view of the special problem created by the transition from war-time to peace-time economy, His Majesty's Government will...
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has any statement to make regarding the operations of the Combined Export Market Committee in Washington.
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether in view of the extent to which losses in laundries have risen lately, he will take steps, if necessary by legislation, to raise the rates of...
asked the President of the Board of Trade why the supply of H.A.8. high-tension deaf aid batteries has fallen so far below the number promised; and if he will take steps to see that an adequate...
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the industrial situation likely to arise in the Forest of Dean in the post-war period, he is taking steps to encourage new industries...
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any statement to make as to the future use of Messrs. Rootes' factory at Speke, Liverpool.
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make provision to extend the utility furniture and household furnishings scheme to persons returning to this country from the Channel...
Mr. Graham White: asked the Minister of National Insurance if it is intended to introduce legislation to make improvements in national health benefits to cover the period before the proposals of...
asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a number of houses in Bournemouth, which have been requisitioned by his Department, are no longer being used for military purposes;...
asked the Secretary of State for War whether any British vehicles were among those welcomed at the recent Chinese-American ceremony at Wanting.
asked the Secretary of State for War in what number of cases returned "other ranks" prisoners of war have been required to satisfy the Army Act conditions that these men prove they are not guilty...
Mr. Dugdale: asked the Secretary of State for War the reason for which a large number of men who took part in the defence of Arnhem, and are now serving in a unit of which he has been informed,...
asked the Secretary of State for War whether a Royal Tiger tank has yet reached this country; and whether he will arrange for Members of this House to inspect it.
asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the accident on 17th November, 1944, to Private R. Rumsby when a non-commissioned officer threw a bomb into an Army hut where Rumsby was...
asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent soldiers serving abroad who have been awarded either field punishment or forfeiture of pay for any reason are further penalised by being...
asked the Prime Minister if he can now give any further details as to the circumstances of the aeroplane flight in Italy by the two honourable Members of this House who are still missing.
asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to announce the Government's policy on the question of controlling or regulating the price at which dwelling-houses may be sold.
asked the Prime Minister if he can make a detailed statement as to what Great Britain has done to help France in her transport problems since the liberation; and what help it is proposed to give...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any decision has been made regarding the repayment of post-war credits to old age pensioners and others who cease to be liable to Income Tax through...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is in a position to state how the first period of the "Pay as you earn" Income Tax has worked; and whether the assessment forms now being sent out...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the fact that since 1939 wages have increased 45 per cent, and the index for all commodities has risen 61.8 per cent., he can state...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an assurance that the information to be furnished to the French Government, with regard to assets of French nationals, will not include...
The following Questions stood upon the Order Paper:56. "Mr. SALT,—To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the provision to be made to...
Estimate presented,—of the further Sum required to be voted for Air Services for the year ending on 3rst day of March, 1945 [by Command]; referred to the Committee of Supply, and to be...
Estimates presented,—for the financial year 1945 [by Command]; referred to the Committee of Supply, and to be printed. [No. 35.]
Estimates presented,—of further Sums required to be voted for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1945 [by Command]; referred to the Committee of Supply, and to be...
Estimates presented,—for Civil and Revenue Departments for the year ending on 31st March, 1946, with Memorandum [by Command]; referred to the Committee of Supply, and to be printed. [No. 37.]
Estimate presented,—showing the several Services for which a Vote on Account is required for the year ending on 31st March, 1946 [by Command]; referred to the Committee of Supply, and to be...
"to make further provision with respect to the appointment and functions of the Minister of Fuel and Power, and for purposes connected therewith"; presented by Major Lloyd George, supported by...
Proceedings on Government Business exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of the Standing Order (Sittings of the House), for One hour and a half after Six o'Clock.— [Mr. Attlee.]
Order for Second Reading read.
Considered in Committee, under Standing Order No. 69.
Motion made, and Question proposed; "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Beechman.]
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