Friday, 27 July 1979
The House met at Eleven o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
11.4 a.m.
In order to save the time of the House, I propose to put together the Questions on the 14 motions to approve statutory instruments. Motion made, and Question put forthwith pursuant to Standing...
That the draft Job Release Act 1977 (Continuation) Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 2 July, be approved.
That the draft Social Security Benefits Up rating Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 4 July, be approved.
That the draft Coal Industry (Borrowing Powers) Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 5 July, be approved.
That the draft North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board (Compensation for Smelter Deficits) (No. 2) Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.
That the draft Docks and Harbours (Rateable Values) (Scotland) Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 12 July, be approved.
That the draft African Development Fund (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 10 July, be approved.
That the draft Weights and Measures (Solid Fuel) (Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Order 1979, which was laid before this House on 11th July, be approved.—[Mr. Newton.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Newton.]
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Act: Appropriation (No. 2) Act 1979.
11.58 a.m.
1.1 p.m.
1.30 p.m.
2 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
3.1 p.m.
3.29 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Mather.]
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