17. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £180,300, be granted to His Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1946, for expenditure in respect of public buildings overseas."

First Resolution agreed to.

Consideration of remaining Resolutions adjourned.—( Mr. R. J. Taylor.)

Second and subsequent Resolutions to be considered upon Friday.