Mercher, 2 Awst 1939
The House met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
London Gas Undertakings (Regulations) Bill [Lords]
asked the Prime Minister whether he can make a further statement on the Anglo-Japanese negotiations in Tokyo and the situation in the Far East generally?
asked the Prime Minister whether he will assure the House that he will prevent any part of the forthcoming loan to Poland being used for the production of synthetic rubber, which would be...
asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability of arranging that the British delegates to the Assembly of the League of Nations in September shall move a resolution reporting...
asked the Prime Minister what communications have recently been made by the British Government to States Members of the Council of the League of Nations with reference to the Government's White...
Mr. Vyvyan Adams: asked the Prime Minister whether any further proposal is being considered on the political side of the Moscow negotiations?
asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the speech, on 30th July, by the Swedish Foreign Minister in which he said that Swedish interests would be seriously affected if...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has considered the protest on behalf of the inhabitants of Frecheville, Sheffield, upon the low flying of a fast fighter aeroplane, probably a...
asked the Secretary of State for Air how many Auxiliary Air Force flying squadrons are in existence in Yorkshire; and what is the qualification for would-be recruits?
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he proposes to provide any hutment camps or other buildings for the use of the Royal Air Force in the Liverpool district; and, if so, will he...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that East Fife labourers, whose names had been submitted by the local Employment Exchanges for work on the extension of Leuchars...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, in view of the present total lack of direct Imperial communications by sea, air or cable, and in view of the numerous local landing sites available...
asked the Secretary of State for Air particulars of what decision has been arrived at relative to the introduction of suitable catapulting arrangements for the development of British trans-ocean...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether his attention has been drawn to the incident on Saturday, 29th July, when a British Airways' aeroplane from Stockholm to Heston, with 12 passengers on...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the increasing defacement of the public highways by advertisement hoardings, illuminated and otherwise; and whether he is now taking any...
asked the Minister of Transport what representations he has received on the need for new bridges over the Manchester Ship Canal; is it intended to take any action; and what are the prospects of a...
asked the Minister of Transport what action is to be taken to carry out the conclusions of the Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways contained in the Report upon Accidents on the Rail ways, Cmd....
asked the Minister of Transport what steps he pro poses to take to secure for the community the increased site values of neighbouring land resulting from the expenditure of £106,000,000 of...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he will make a statement on the result of the representations made through his predecessor regarding the position of the clerical staff of Messrs....
asked the Minister of Transport when legislation may be expected dealing with the recent report of the Transport Advisory Council
asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the forth coming raising of the school age to 15 years, he will consult with the railway companies with a view to making half- fare rates for...
asked the Minister of Transport whether, in order to protect the public, he will introduce legislation to confer on the railway companies power to secure that the contents of all properties left...
asked the Minister of Transport whether he will call the attention of the London Midland and Scottish Railway Company to the inconvenience and danger to passengers, especially elderly and infirm...
asked the Minister of Transport when work will commence on the road and bridge widening scheme at Boroughbridge, on the Great North Road?
asked the Minister of Transport what decision has been reached for the purpose of relieving the heavy traffic at the Elephant and Castle, especially with regard to the proposed by-pass at Union...
asked the Minister of Transport how many accidents have occurred on the Southern Railway during the last 12 months from people coming in contact with the live rail; and how many miles of the new...
Viscountess Astor: asked the Minister of Transport whether he has now given further consideration to the introduction of legislation adopting the recommendations of the Select Committee of the...
asked the Minister of Transport whether, during his visits to Scotland in the autumn, he will take steps to inform himself of the details relating to the proposed Forth road-bridge by visiting...
asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the condition of the main Pontefract road from Leeds Stourton to Oulton, particularly to the dangerous corner at Oulton...
asked the Minister of Transport (1) whether he is aware that serious damage has been done twice to roads in the Gretna area by the load of 95 tons conveyed by tractor trailers; and whether he...
asked the Prime Minister whether a decision has been taken as to whether a Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament should be set up to co-operate with the Secretary of State for the...
asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement regarding the special situation in the Western Isles in the event of war, especially in relation to naval defence, naval provisioning and...
asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the growth of public anxiety at the constantly increasing number of Jewish and other refugees being admitted to and remaining in this counntry for a...
asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the hostility of the general public to a General Election while international tension persists; and whether, in view of the repeated Ministerial...
asked the Prime Minister whether, when considering the question of old age pensions, the Government will review the position of annuity and retirement schemes in operation in various firms,...
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will replace those representatives of the milling combines who are at present serving on the advisory committees...
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, in view of the fact that the crop of plums in the present season cannot be fully absorbed by the requirements of the market, he has...
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is aware that although it is two years since the representatives of the canning industry sought the guidance of the Government as to how...
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether it is the policy of His Majesty's Government to collaborate with those Governments who are associated with His Majesty's Government on the...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can now state the terms under which the crews of the trawlers taken over by the Admiralty will be engaged to serve in these ships?
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the new conditions governing enlistment of fishermen in the auxiliary fleet service?
Viscountess Astor: asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the proportion of established to non-established industrial employ é s in the dockyards in the years 1929, 1935, and...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in view of the desirability of raising the "Thetis," to ascertain, if possible, the cause of one of the torpedo bow-caps being open,...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether a decision has been reached regarding the proposed naval air station at Balcomie, Fife; what acreage of land is involved; and on what...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether any additions to the 1939 programme of new construction are contemplated?
Mr. David Adams: asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the lack of accurate vital and other statistical information in the West Indies; and whether he is taking...
That they have agreed to,—
3.46 p.m.
Order for Second Reading read.
9.37 p.m.
Order read for Consideration of Lords Amendments.
Read a Second time.
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