Clause 13. — (Disclaimer of Agreements and Leases.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 April 1949.

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Photo of Mr Henry Strauss Mr Henry Strauss , Combined English Universities 12:00, 28 April 1949

The right hon. Gentleman spoke about "peculiar contracts" being entered into. I am sure he does not wish to mislead the House by a paraphrase which is not a fair one, but if he will look at the words in the Bill he will see that the agreements that can be interfered with are any agreements which were not reasonably necessary. They may have been desirable and in the national interest, but they can still be interfered with. How can he justify that?