Agriculture (Scotland) Bill

Bill Presented – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 November 1947.

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"to amend the enactments relating to agricultural holdings in Scotland; to make further provision for the improvement and development of agriculture and the use of agricultural land in Scotland; to authorise the making of grants towards the provision of houses and buildings for landholders and cottars in the Highlands and Islands; to extend the time for making applications for assistance under the Housing (Agricultural Population) (Scotland) Act, 1938; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid," presented by Mr. Woodburn; to be read a Second time upon Monday next, and to be printed. [Bill 16.]

Photo of Dr Hyacinth Morgan Dr Hyacinth Morgan , Rochdale

On a point of Order. On page 637 of the Order Paper, notice is given of the presentation of a Bill by Mr. Secretary Westwood.

Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham

To what is the hon. Member referring? I did not hear him very well.

Photo of Dr Hyacinth Morgan Dr Hyacinth Morgan , Rochdale

I am referring, Sir, to the first Bill at the commencement of Public Business to be moved by Mr. Secretary Westwood. May I ask, Mr. Speaker, whether that is a mistake?

Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham

I called Mr. Woodburn, and not Mr. Westwood.

Photo of Dr Hyacinth Morgan Dr Hyacinth Morgan , Rochdale

It is on the Order Paper as Mr. Westwood.

Photo of Dr Hyacinth Morgan Dr Hyacinth Morgan , Rochdale

Am I to understand from that, Sir, that two sets of Order Papers are issued, one for you and one for Members?

Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham

It was not printed on mine; it was written on mine.