Clause 12. — (Transitional provisions.)

Part of CROWN PROCEEDINGS BILL [Lords] – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 July 1947.

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Photo of Mr Harry Morris Mr Harry Morris , Sheffield Central 12:00, 11 July 1947

I quite agree with the answer given by the learned Attorney-General, but I would put one question to him. Did all those people who had the right to make claims know of the possibility of the arbitration machinery

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