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From Minutes Of April 16

Volume 116: debated on Tuesday 16 April 1940

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Newcastle And Gatesheadwaterworks Bill

Reported, without amendment.

Torquay Cemetery Bill

Staffordshire Andworcestershire Canal Bill

Reported, with Amendments.

Wessex Electricity Bill

The King's consent signified, and Bill reported with Amendments.

Clearing Office (Spain),Amendment Order, 1940

Report from the Special Orders Committee, That they have examined the Special Order as required by the Standing Orders of the House; that in their opinion the Order raises important questions of policy and principle; that the Order is founded on precedent, inasmuch as similar Orders made by the Treasury under the Debts Clearing Offices and Import Restrictions Act, 1934, have already been approved by the House; that in the opinion of the Committee the Order cannot be passed by the House without special attention, but that no further inquiry is necessary before the House proceeds to a decision on the Resolution to approve the said Order:

Read, and ordered to lie on the Table.

Sheffield And District Gasorder 1940

Report from the Special Orders Committee, That no Petitions have been presented praying to be heard against the Special Order, and that there is nothing in the Order to which they think it necessary to call the attention of the House:

Read, and ordered to lie on the Table.