Short Title and Interpretation

Part of Clause 1 – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 29 February 1972.

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Photo of Mr Selwyn Lloyd Mr Selwyn Lloyd , Wirral 12:00, 29 February 1972

I think that I can see my way through that one. The Explanatory Memorandum is indeed what it purports to be: something which explains the scope of the Bill. Every Explanatory Memorandum tends to enlarge upon and use additional words to what is contained in the Long Title of the Bill. I cannot see any serious discrepancy between the memorandum in which the scope of the Bill is described, and the Long Title. Therefore, I do not feel that the right hon. and learned Gentleman's point is one of real substance for me.