Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 August 1947.
Mr Anthony Eden
, Warwick and Leamington
12:00,
5 August 1947
I am sure the right hon. Gentleman will understand that I said nothing which could be indicated as denying to the Government any powers for which they could properly ask. What I pointed out was that it is the duty of the House of Commons to give proper examination to any granting of such wide powers.
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