Oral Answers to Questions — Special Areas Bill.

– in the House of Commons at on 18 February 1937.

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Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

asked the Minister of Labour when the new Special Areas Bill will be ready?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

There is a later question to-day on this subject addressed to the Prime Minister.

Photo of Mr Joseph Batey Mr Joseph Batey , Spennymoor

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now state when the Special Areas Bill will be introduced?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I hope that it may be possible to introduce the Bill at the end of next week.

Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the Bill will be at the disposal of hon. Members?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I think the introduction of the Bill and the supply of it go together. When the Bill is introduced it will be immediately available. But I will look into that point.

Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

Will the right hon. Gentleman take note of the fact that it is really important that the House should have time to consider the contents of a Bill of this nature?