Mercher, 27 Mehefin 1934
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
London County Council (General Powers) Bill.
1. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what visits from Foreign Ministers, in connection with the Disarmament Conference, are anticipated during the remainder of the Session; and...
2. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the proposed international embargo on the export of arms to Bolivia and Paraguay applies to the same categories of items as those in...
3. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been called to the action of the Portuguese Government in offering a rebate of duties to goods forwarded in...
4. asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been called to the fact that, since 1st June, all copies of "Oriental Affairs," a British monthly magazine published...
6. asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is essential that the legislation relating to the clove industry now pending in Zanzibar should be passed on 28th June; and whether its...
10. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the necessity for encouraging a greater interest in the development of aviation and establishing airmindedness among the youth...
11. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether an imperial source of supply has yet been found for oils used by the Royal Air Force at present imported from Soviet Russia; and when such a...
Captain BALFOUR: 12. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air at what Royal Air Force stations non-commissioned officers and airmen are still housed in wooden war-time huts for married...
Captain BALFOUR: 13. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air, whether it is proposed to introduce an age limit below which young persons would not be permitted to receive flying instruction?
9. asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is yet in a position to make any statement as to the possibility of Government financial assistance to the gliding movement in this country?
14. asked the Minister of Transport if he will consider, in the interests of the safety of all road users, the necessity of prescribing that no vehicles must start to move over the stop line...
17. asked the Minister of Transport whether, when the neighbouring local authorities have drawn up specific recommendations, including the offer to contribute reasonably to its cost, he will be...
18. asked the Minister of Transport whether his Department selected the particular positions for the experimental pedestrian crossing places recently introduced in the Metropolitan area, or...
16. asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused to a large number of people by the withdrawal of the coach service previously operating between Beckton Road,...
19. asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider restoring and increasing the amenities of the House of Commons river terrace to Members by raising the floor level of the...
20. asked the First Commissioner of Works whether in view of the fact that the centenary of the great fire at the House of Commons takes place on 16th October this year, he will consider placing...
23. asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that an extension of the subsidy period under the Housing Act, 1924, has been granted to several local authorities in England to...
25. asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that a group, acting on behalf of Messrs. Colvilles, are negotiating to acquire the controlling interest in the iron and steel...
26. asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received an official report in connection with the Caledonian Art Union draw in Glasgow; what was the amount received in return for...
35. asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he has considered a communication submitted by the corporation of Glasgow asking the Government to accept financial responsibility for...
36. asked the Minister of Labour what arrangements have been made for Scottish administration under the new public assistance board to be set up under the Unemployment Bill; and if Scotland is to...
Duchess of ATHOLL: 21. asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the widespread desire among milk-producers of the East of Scotland that the investigating committee which...
24. asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether he will recommend the Durham county education committee to modify their decision to forbid elementary school children in...
27. asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has considered an alteration of the pilotage laws, in view of the increase in the number of foreign vessels which are trading in British...
28. asked the Postmaster-General whether he will take steps to reduce the minimum weight allowed for letters carried by air-mail from the United Kingdom to South America from the present standard...
29. asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the value of the work of the National Council of Social Services, any steps can be taken by the Government to promote the establishment of...
30. asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the promised Bill dealing with the presence of police at public meetings, he will make inquiries as to the part taken...
31. asked the Home Secretary whether he can now state the result of the police inquiry concerning the confession of Walter Prince to the murder of Charles Armstrong of Manchester; whether Prince...
32. asked the Home Secretary whether any disturbance has been caused in Stratford Road, Birmingham, by the bugle-blowing and military manoeuvres by the Birmingham branch of the British Union of...
33. asked the Home Secretary whether he has received a report from one of the factory inspectors in connection with the offences against the Truck Acts by the Insurlar Glowlamp Works, Limited,...
37. asked the Prime Minister the present position with regard to the naval conversations preliminary to the Naval Conference of 1935; what countries are participating; where the conference is to...
(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has received telegrams from Buckie Town Council and from a meeting representing public bodies in Lerwick impressing upon...
May I ask the Leader of the House what will be the business for Friday next?
Brigadier - General Alfred Cecil Critchley, C.M.G., D.S.O., for the County of Middlesex (Twickenham Division).
Reported, with Amendments [Provisional Order confirmed]; Report to lie upon the Table.
Reported, without Amendment [Provisional Order confirmed]; Report to lie upon the Table.
That they have agreed to,
Read the First time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
Order for Second Reading read.
11 p.m.
12.2 a.m.
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