Tuesday, 14 March 1950
The House met at Half past Two o'Clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
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To be read a Second time upon Tuesday next.
To be read a Second time Tomorrow.
Read a Second time, and committed.
Read a Second time, and committed.
To be read a Second time Tomorrow.
To be read a Second time upon Tuesday next.
Read a Second time, and committed.
Read a Second time, and referred to the Examiners.
To be read a Second time upon Tuesday next.
To be read a Second time Tomorrow.
To be read a Second time upon Tuesday next.
To be read a Second time Tomorrow.
Read a Second time, and committed.
To be read a Second time upon Tuesday next.
asked the Minister of Labour what action he is taking to prevent unemployment arising in Kingston-upon-Thames as the result of the reduction in work for His Majesty's Government given to the...
asked the Minister of Labour whether any report has yet been received from the Commission appointed to consider the defects in the working of the Catering Wages Act; and whether he is proposing...
asked the Minister of Labour how many disabled persons are registered on the disabled persons register at Gateshead up to the most convenient date; how many have been placed in employment; and...
asked the Minister of Labour when the building of the Remploy Factory at Burnley will be completed; and if he will give an assurance that the necessary plant and machinery has been ordered so...
Commander Galbraith: asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that an official strike of plumbers employed as gas fitters in Glasgow and South-West Scotland has now been operative for...
asked the Minister of Labour (1) whether, in order to help the national food position, active fishermen may be relieved of liability for being called up in their age groups under the National...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what supplies of Bacillus Calmette Guerin are now reaching Scotland from Denmark.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the mortality rate due to tuberculosis among young women is now 142 per 100,000; that in women from 25 to 35 years the death rate has...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what stage has been reached in his inquiries into the functions and privileges of the dean of guild and the deacon convenor in certain of the large...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the growing threat to the prosperity of the fishing industry caused by the steadily increasing price of boats, fuel, nets and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any decision has now been reached with regard to the flat-rate transport charge for fish, including herrings.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, owing to the shortage of houses in country districts, he will introduce legislation to provide grants and loans for the reconditioning of...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to speed up the building of houses in Ayrshire.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the decreasing number of houses to let in the Scottish burghs, due to vacant houses, of all sizes, now being offered for sale only, and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied with the conditions of the hutted camps as now in use for living accommodation around Ayr; and what action he proposes to take to...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the widespread dissatisfaction with the "Orlit" prefabricated houses as built by the Scottish Special Housing Association; and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that shopkeepers are again receiving notice to quit in view of the expiry of the shopkeepers' protection Act; and what steps he is taking...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when it is proposed to introduce legislation to facilitate the reciprocal enforcement of orders for aliment and maintenance in Scotland and England.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet received the report of the committee appointed to inquire into the qualifications required by physiotherapists employed under the...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the average length of time taken, from date of application to date of delivery, for the supply of spectacles under the National Health Service scheme.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he proposes to recall the Council of former Secretaries of State for Scotland to advise him in Scottish affairs.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when it is proposed to publish the reports of the Highland Advisory Panel.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement regarding the proposal to close the Naval Hospital at Port Edgar, showing how this will affect other hospitals in the...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether negotiations have yet been concluded for the purchase of a site for an establishment of a fruit research station in the neighbourhood of Dundee.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the seriousness of the river pollution problem in Scotland; and whether he contemplates taking measures to deal with it.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Highland bulls are now held by the Department of Agriculture for Scotland; and how many of any other breed.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that some thousand votes were spoilt in the last Election by the failure of the presiding officer to put the official stamp on the ballot...
asked the Minister of Pensions the total number of pensions awarded in respect of disablement arising from 1914–18 war service, the number of such pensions still in issue, up to the 50 per...
asked the Minister of Pensions the daily rate of allowance paid for necessary attendance on war pensioners who have lost an arm and a leg or both legs just below mid-thigh; the maximum daily rate...
asked the Minister of Pensions the numbers of war disability pensioners who have died since 1st January, 1946; the numbers of such men who were pensioned for ailments and wounds; the numbers of...
asked the Secretary of State for War how many married quarters have been built at home and overseas for officers and other ranks in the current financial year.
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Prime Minister whether the Government will now consider merging the Ministry of Food with the Ministry of Agriculture, with a view to ensuring better co-ordination,...
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Air Estimates, I shall call attention to the need for securing economy in the trained manpower by improvements in servicing and...
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Civil Estimates, I shall call attention to the need for the development of joint consultation in industry, and move a resolution.
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Army Estimates, I shall call attention to the shortage of volunteers in the Territorial Army and the forthcoming introduction...
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Navy Estimates, I shall call attention to the need for adequate defence against underwater attack, and move a resolution.
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Civil Estimates, I shall call attention to the refusal by the Postmaster-General to recognise the Engineering Officers...
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Army Estimates, I shall call attention to the conditions of service affecting the efficiency of the Service, and move a resolution.
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Civil Estimates, I shall call attention to the problem of overcrowding in our schools and the conditions under which teachers...
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Air Estimates, I shall call attention to the efficiency of the Service, and move a resolution.
I beg to give notice that, on going into Committee of Supply on the Navy Estimates, I shall call attention to the contribution required of the Navy in the defence of Western Europe, and move a...
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Order for Committee read.
3.36 p.m.
Committee of Privileges to consist of Ten Members: Mr. Assheton, Mr. Attorney-General, Mr. Cocks, Captain Crookshank, Mr. Clement Davies, Mr. Edward Davies, Mr. Grenfell, Mr. Herbert Morrison,...
Adjourned Debate on Question [13th March], "That three be the quorum," further adjourned till Tomorrow.
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Pearson.]
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