Thursday, 14 July 1949
The House met at Half-past Two o'Clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The VICE-CHAMBERLAIN OF THE HOUSEHOLD (Mr. POPPLEWELL) reported His Majesty's Answers to the Addresses, as follow:
Read the Third time, and passed, with Amendments.
As amended, considered; an Amendment made to the Bill; Bill to be read the Third time.
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give an index figure of imports and exports between Great Britain and North America for the years 1938 and 1948 for manufactured goods only.
asked the President of the Board of Trade how many efficiency experts are employed by his Department; what are the total salaries paid to them; what are their qualifications to advise industry;...
asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in order to increase dollar earnings, he has considered organising in the North American Continent through the National Research and Development...
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there is a considerable demand for ladies' knitted sleeveless pullovers and cardigans, but as these garments are not included in the...
asked the President of the Board of Trade how much whisky was exported to the United States of America during the first six months of 1949; and at how much per gallon.
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in addition to the figures given in the Trading Accounts and Balance Sheets for 1947–48, he can provide further information as to how the...
asked the President of the Board of Trade how far it is estimated that American tariffs are a barrier to the importation of manufactured goods and commodities from Britain and the rest of the...
asked the President of the Board of Trade when he proposes to withdraw S.R. & O., 1943, No. 430, which restricts the freedom of cinematograph exhibitors in their choice of news reels.
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give the total annual value of token imports from the United States of America, indicating the details; and say how these imports are...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the distinction between Mrs. and Miss is to be made in the new electoral registers; and whether any other distinguishing titles will...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give the number of men now serving in the Metropolitan Police Force who joined the Force between 1st July, 1919, and 31st December,...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in view of the representations made to him by the Swindon Town Council that this borough be not deprived of its separate Commission of the...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he intends to deport to Poland Mr. Jan Streich, at present in Brixton prison, who arrived in this country as a stowaway on a British...
asked the Minister of Health what instructions or guidance he has given to county councils as to the raising of assessments of property for rates.
asked the Minister of Health when permission will be given to complete the building of Balderton Colony for mental defectives.
asked the Minister of Health what decision has been taken about the proposed transfer of the South-Western Hospital, Landor Road, S.W.9, to St. Thomas's Hospital.
asked the Minister of Health if he will define the qualifications of a senior hospital medical officer and the minimum qualifications of a consultant under the National Health Service.
asked the Minister of Health what is his policy, in an over-doctored area, in respect of those doctors who wish to have more than 4,000 patients on their lists.
asked the Minister of Health why a Pickford's van was sent to the Northwich Victoria Infirmary by the North and Mid-Cheshire Hospital Management Committee on 1st July, 1949, to take away, without...
asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the increased demand for maternity cases in hospital; and what steps are being taken to encourage those whose health and circumstances are...
asked the Minister of Health if it was with his knowledge and approval that a propaganda leaflet advertising a meeting of the Socialist Medical Association on 5th July was pinned to the reception...
asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the practice of commercial firms advertising that their particular appliances can be obtained entirely free of charge under the National Health...
asked the Minister of Health whether he has completed his inquiry into conditions at Rubery Hill Mental Hospital; and with what result.
asked the Minister of Health (1) the date on which the ex-British Legion women's tuberculosis sanatorium at Naylands, near Colchester, was taken over under the National Health Scheme; and when it...
asked the Minister of Health to what extent it is his practice to provide free clothes for hospital patients.
asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the serious pollution of the atmosphere caused by certain tugs on the River Thames; and what steps he proposes to take to check this menace to...
asked the Minister of Health whether he is satisfied that site works at Thurnby Lodge, Evington House and Goodwood Estate, at Leicester, will be completed in time to prevent a temporary cessation...
asked the Minister of Health how many families were living in rest centres administered by the London County Council on the latest date for which figures are available.
asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the total reservoir accommodation in the country is insufficient, having regard to the rising population; and what plans he has in mind for a...
asked the Minister of Agriculture how many outbreaks of fowl pest have been reported in each of the first six months of this year.
asked the Minister of Agriculture what crops have been grown on restored open-cast coal sites.
asked the Minister of Agriculture for what purpose the Forestry Commission is exterminating male deer in Cannock Chase; and if he will consult with the Lord President of the Council with a view...
asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is prepared to take to prevent the silting up of Hedon Haven, East Yorkshire, which is stopping the escape of water from Burstwick Drain and, in...
asked the Minister of Agriculture what he now estimates is likely to be the average yield per acre of this year's potato crop.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent he permits the expenses incurred by private individuals performing unpaid services for the Government to be allowed, for taxation purposes, as...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now consider allowing money rates to find their true level, thereby encouraging saving and discouraging the liquidation of capital.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what limitations he is imposing on the nationalised industries for the raising of new capital for the hire purchase agreements initiated by those boards.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if His Majesty's Government will resume the practice of publishing monthly gold figures.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of current earnings by members of the sterling area of gold and hard currency, is placed at the disposal of the sterling area pool.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer under which clause of the International Monetary Fund it is laid down that the United States Treasury fixes the selling price of gold.
asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many Statutory Instruments were published by His Majesty's Stationery Office during the first six months of 1949; how many expired; and how many...
asked the Minister of Health if he proposes to take the necessary steps to prevent the continuing pollution of the River Trent by excessive pollution coming from the Derwent; and if he is aware...
asked the Minister of Health if he will extend the scheme under which motor cars are provided for disabled ex-Service men so as to make it apply to men disabled in industry.
asked the Minister of Labour if the London Dock employers reported, as required in Order S.R. & O., 1940, No. 1305, that a trade dispute existed or was apprehended, either before or after...
asked the Minister of Labour why 31st May, 1949, was selected as the date upon which the emergency that was the occasion of the passing of the Control of Employment Act, 1939, came to an end,...
Mr. H. D. Hughes: asked the Minister of Education (1) the approximate number of university awards by local education authorities at the latest available date; and what steps he is taking to...
asked the Minister of Supply what will be the estimated loss upon his stocks of copper, lead and zinc acquired before 12th July, 1949.
asked the Minister of Works if he will now make available the plans for the improvements to Parliament Square.
May I ask the Leader of the House to state the Business for next week?
[22ND ALLOTTED DAY]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That a sum, not exceeding £2,289,926, be granted to His Majesty, to complete the sum necessary to defray the charge which will come in course of payment...
[FIRST DAY'S DEBATE]
Message to attend the Lords Commissioners.
Question again proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."
The attached tables have been prepared, for the information of the House of Commons, in accordance with the undertaking given by the Economic Secretary on Thursday, July 7th [OFFICIAL REPORT,...
10.0 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Joseph Henderson.]
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