Mercher, 5 Mai 1937
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
I desire to present a Petition on behalf of the National Old Age Pensions Association and certain electors in the Borough of Oldham. The Petition says: To the Hon. The Commons of the United...
I beg to present a Petition, signed by approximately 200,000 people, protesting against the operation of the means test and urging that work schemes be launched. The Petitioners allege that the...
Bucks Water Bill,
"to confirm a Provisional Order made by the Minister of Transport under the General Pier and Harbour Act, 1861, relating to Fowey," presented by Captain Austin Hudson, read the First time, and...
"to confirm a Provisional Order made by the Minister of Transport under the Walsall Corporation Act, 1925, relating to Walsall Trolley Vehicles," presented by Captain Austin Hudson, read the...
"to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1936, relating to Johnstone Burgh," presented by Mr. Elliot, and ordered (under Section 7 of the Act) to be...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the declared intention of the Spanish insurgent authorities to raze Bilbao to the ground and destroy its inhabitants, and in...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the names of the countries that have introduced legislation or have regulations that give them power to repatriate at public expense distressed...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a further statement with regard to the position and prospects of the British officers and constables of...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a statement with reference to the expulsion of British missionaries from Abyssinia?
Mr. Vyvyan Adams: asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will, as the representative of Great Britain, give an assurance that he will agree to no proposal at Geneva to...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can give the House an assurance that Abyssinian refugees who have been driven from their homes by the invading Italian army will not be...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in any negotiations for a better understanding among Powers interested in the Far East with regard to trade in China, it has been decided...
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Board of Admiralty have recently reconsidered their decision to lay down the seven small 5,300-ton cruisers of the "Dido" class, in view of the...
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is now in a position to make a statement on marriage allowance for naval officers?
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether and in what manner it is proposed further to increase the strength of His Majesty's Navy?
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has any announcement to make regarding the entry of University graduates into the Royal Navy as engineer officers?
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received information concerning the nature of a further amendment to the Native Administration Amendment Ordinance No. 35, of 1936?
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can now give any information regarding the property of the four members of the Ashanti branch of the West African Youth League, whose...
Mr. Bonfield: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the several alterations to the draft Bill on Income Tax in Kenya recommended by the Select Committee; and...
Mr. Creech Jones: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far consideration has been given to the proposals for the reorganisation of the Executive Council of the Governor of Kenya?
Mr. Creech Jones: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any legislation is contemplated in Zanzibar for the purpose of restricting land ownership and trade activities of Indians...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the export quotas of sugar for each of the British sugar-producing Colonies which have been proposed as the basis of an agreement at the...
Mr. Creech Jones: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the small experimental recruitment among Nyasaland natives, which he has authorised for work on the Rand in South Africa,...
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Federated Malay States Government have laid down that when clerks who have lost their employment through retrenchment...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what is the Government's attitude to the Maybury Report?
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what progress, if any, has been made in the negotiations with the railway companies with regard to their booking agents encouraging British passengers...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he will consider the desirability of setting up a committee to study and report on the question of developing high-speed communications between...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the night flying now taking place in the Midland area in connection with the training of the searchlight battalions, he will arrange...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many officers not on the active list are doing duty at Royal Air Force stations as accountant, equipment, and engineer officers; and if there is any...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the total number of accidents that have occurred to Royal Air Force machines for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date involving casualties to...
asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the Govern- ment's intention to raise the salaries of Ministers, he will consider taking the necessary action to diminish the discrepancy between the...
Mr. V. Adams: asked the Prime Minister what steps are being taken by the Government to implement their undertaking with regard to the revision of the remuneration enjoyed by the Law Officers for...
Vice-Admiral Taylor: asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he has concluded his inquiry into the making of the dual-control system of the Fleet Air Arm; and whether he can...
asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether, to allay anxiety in the building trade throughout the country, he will give an assurance that it is not intended, in connection with...
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any statement as to the plans for the storage of food in preparation for any national emergency?
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether it will be permissible for aeroplanes to fly over London during the Coronation ceremony and procession?
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of a recent legal ruling to the effect that stop-lights on motor cars could not be recognised as legal warning unless accompanied by the...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is now prepared to authorise the building of the new Forth Bridge, in view of the fact that the initial cost, amounting to £3,000,000, would be...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he can now say when his legal advisers will be able to submit an opinion with regard to the necessity or otherwise of legislation before work can be...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is in a position to make any statement as to his plans for the improvement and reconstruction of arterial roads around London in the immediate future?
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will consider preparing a scheme to encourage the production of the soya bean as feeding stuff for cattle in this country?
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to protect the interests of livestock breeders, in view of the proposal to open experimental slaughter-houses and...
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, having regard to the increased demands made upon the Ministry of Agriculture, he is satisfied that the present organisation is...
asked the President of the Board of Education whether there are any regulations in any county or county borough of England and Wales governing the distribution of political literature to...
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that, owing to the increased demand for tin plates and sheets, the restrictions upon production that have been operating in the...
Sir Reginald: Blair asked the Postmaster-General whether the premises for the proposed Crown office, promised six months ago, at Central Hendon, have now been acquired; and, if so, when will...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can make any statement regarding the amendment of the Scottish Milk Marketing Scheme promoted by the board consequent upon the judgment of the...
asked the Minister of He filth whether, in the light of Memorandum A.S. 35 (1936), he will intervene to prevent the Prudential approved societies refusing to allow Mr. F. M. Evenett, of 88,...
Duchess of Atholl: asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether any decision has been arrived at in regard to the retrocession of the civil station of Bangalore to Mysore; and whether he...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will assure the House that the low iron railings along the paths in...
May I ask for your guidance, Mr. Speaker, in a matter affecting the answering by Ministers of Questions for Written Answers? I have put down a number of questions to Ministers for written answers...
May I ask the Prime Minister what is to be the business taken by the House in the week beginning Monday, 24th May?
"to make further and better provision with respect to the payment of superannuation allowances and gratuities by local authorities and certain statutory undertakers in Scotland, and with respect...
Resolved, That this House do meet To-morrow, at Eleven of the clock; that no Questions shall be taken after Twelve of the clock; and that at Seven of the clock Mr. Speaker shall adjourn the House...
Return ordered, of Street and Road Tramways and Light Railways authorised by Act or Order, showing the amount of capital authorised, paid up, and expended; the length of line authorised and the...
Ordered, That the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Select Committee on Medicine Stamp Duties in the last Session of Parliament be laid before this House.— [Sir John Ganzoni.]
[5TH ALLOTTED DAY].
Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Sir G. Penny.]
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