Thursday, 8 November 1956
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Committee of Selection nominated:
Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1936, relating to Clyde Navigation, presented by Mr. J. Stuart; and ordered (under Section 7 of the...
Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1936, relating to Oban Burgh, presented by Mr. J. Stuart; and ordered (under Section 7 of the Act) to...
May I ask the Lord Privy Seal whether he will announce the business for next week?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement to the House. I can now give a fuller statement concerning the military operations and general situation in Port Said. Before the assault...
Bill to make provision for the payment of subsidies in respect of the construction or improvement of silos, presented by Mr. Heathcoat Amory; read the First time; to be read a Second time...
Bill to authorise retrospective provision to be made for the remuneration of members of police forces and fire brigades and of probation officers, presented by Major Lloyd-George; supported by...
Bill to amend the provisions of the White Fish and Herring Industries Act, 1953, relating to grants by the White Fish Authority and the Herring Industry Board towards new vessels and engines and...
[THIRD DAY]
Committee of Privileges to consist of Ten Members:—
Select Committee appointed to control the arrangements for the Kitchen and Refreshment Rooms in the department of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House:
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. E. Wakefield.]
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