Former MP for Wandsworth Central
A little earlier the Government Chief Whip was active in drawing all his supporters off the benches opposite back into the dressing room. I would remind the half-dozen or so hon. Members opposite who have entered the Chamber since that they may incur the displeasure of the Patronage Society, and the hon. and gallant Member for Buckingham (Sir F. Markham) will, no doubt, be carpeted tomorrow...
The Chancellor said that he had been glad to learn about some of the more intimate workings of the Labour Party. However, he did not go on to say anything about the workings of the Tory Party. We in the Labour Party conduct our affairs openly and democratically—
I have no intention, Major Anstruther-Gray, of dwelling at any length upon the internal difficulties of the Tory Party. But in view of the Chancellor's opening remarks, I thought I might be permitted to say something from this side of the Committee about what we see on the other side. I leave it there, but hope that the Financial Secretary will transgress a little by telling us something of...
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement upon the case of Civil Defence volunteer, Mr. A. P. Avenell, to which his attention has been drawn.
While thanking the Home Secretary for that information, may I ask whether he is aware that this accident happened more than two years ago and that for some months Mr. Avenell has been in jeopardy of a High Court action and possible bankruptcy? Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman try to get the law altered in respect of this matter?
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the rules laid down by him in regard to the personal liability of part-time Civil Defence volunteers for the consequences arising from accidents in which they are involved while on duty.
Is the Home Secretary aware that as the law now stands, a Civil Defence volunteer who is involved in an accident while on duty is personally liable for damages? Does he not consider that the law in this respect is totally unsatisfactory, and will he get it altered?
There should be Entertainments Duty on that.
