Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 29 May 1924.
Colonel Josiah Wedgwood
, Newcastle-under-Lyme
This Measure applies to all patronage, whether public or private, and, accordingly, applies to patronage exercised on behalf of the Crown. I should not have intervened otherwise, but it is right that the House, in considering this Measure and a subsequent Measure, with regard to which there is a Motion on the Paper, should be informed of the fact that His Majesty has been graciously pleased to place the rights and privileges of the Crown at the disposal of Parliament, both in respect of this Measure and in respect of the Union of Benefices Measure.
As a bill passes through Parliament, MPs and peers may suggest amendments - or changes - which they believe will improve the quality of the legislation.
Many hundreds of amendments are proposed by members to major bills as they pass through committee stage, report stage and third reading in both Houses of Parliament.
In the end only a handful of amendments will be incorporated into any bill.
The Speaker - or the chairman in the case of standing committees - has the power to select which amendments should be debated.
