Iau, 6 Mawrth 1947
The House met at Half past Two o'Clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement as to the groups of industries which are to receive priority in the supply of electricity and coal throughout the coming year.
asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking for providing additional cotton for making up of herring fishing nets.
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether further supplies of equipment are now available for owners of hotels and similar establishments with priority claims who did not forward...
asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in view of the fact that many overseas buyers will be attending the British Industries Fair in May with the object of placing orders with British...
asked the President of the Board of Trade what special help he is prepared to give towards the establishment of a light industry in Ludlow, which is needed.
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, under present conditions, he will reconsider his Department's decision that a dressing gown is a non-essential garment; and whether he is aware...
asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) as a result of the recommendation of the Preparatory Committee of the International Trade Conference, from what countries a list has been received...
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state his policy in regard to the provision of permits to acquire materials required by exhibitors at trade fairs.
asked the President of the Board of Trade what priority is being given to the supply of materials and labour for the construction of new factories in the North-East development area.
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now make a statement on the results of the British timber buying mission which recently visited North America.
asked the President of the Board of Trade the purpose of the circulars with regard to the Retail Sales Index, which are now being received by saddlers and retailers of leather goods; and what...
asked the President of the Board of Trade why exports on British account of £9,500,000 worth of Japanese goods referred to in the last paragraph on page 11 of the Supplementary Estimate...
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will allow mothers with babies that are fed by bottle to purchase vacuum flasks without permits and so alleviate the unnecessary inconveniences...
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the need for increasing home food production, he will prohibit the export of any types of agricultural machinery for which the demand...
asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the amount and the numbers of imports of furs brought into this country in each quarter of 1946; and the countries from which they...
asked the President of the Board of Trade what types of goods are to be distributed more freely in mining areas; and what is the reason for deciding to distribute these goods generally in the...
asked the President of the Board of Trade how many 10 cwt. vans have been delivered to United Kingdom purchasers during the period commencing July, 1945, and ending January, 1947; and how many...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what quantity of petrol was exported from Britain during the quarter ended 31st December, 1946; and to what countries.
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether full requirements of oil will be available for all firms now carrying out coal to oil conversion projects; and can complete availability of supplies...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will now consider taking off the petrol ration, to alleviate the transport difficulties which now exist.
Mr. McKie: asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of tons of coal exported from Great Britain to Switzerland in the 12 months preceding 1st February, 1947.
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power why an average of 14 tons of free coal is allowed to each miner in Northumberland per year and only 5·3 tons is allowed to each miner in North...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much coal and coke has been allotted during the past three months to seedsmen for the purpose of growing horticultural exhibits.
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Fuel and Power in view of the fact that the storage capacity for coal of the majority of the electricity power and generating stations in London and the...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many cottages are owned by the Coal Board; and are there any occupational or other restrictions of tenure upon their occupants.
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what is the estimated decline, since 1939, in the average calorific value of mined coal owing to the greater admixture of stone, slate and dirt.
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if the allocation of the shipments of coal by U.N.R.R.A. is made by the European Coal Organisation; or whether such U.N.R.R.A. shipments...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power on what grounds he has decided that the debt to the taxpayer of £27,000,000 on the Coal Charges Account should be written off and not carried by the...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of conveyor faces at present working in the South Yorkshire coalfield and the average number of completed cycles, or turnovers, per week of these...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what method is employed by the Central Electricity Board to check the efficiency of the power stations throughout Great Britain.
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many power plants at present in operation are estimated to be taken out of commission during the present year and during the next five years and the...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that consumers of electricity at times give guarantees to use a minimum specified amount of electricity a year; and whether he will make...
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what consultations he had with the British Gas Council, as representing the gas industry, before the announcement on 22nd February that the gas supply...
asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to amend the conditions whereby Post Office workers, police and other public servants are debarred or prejudiced...
Mr. Baker White: asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the decision of His Majesty's Government to grant concessions in regard to food, housing and supplies of consumer goods to mine...
asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the impending Moscow Conference, he will reaffirm the declaration of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to this House, on 21st February, 1946,...
asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the shortage of manpower, he will cause a review to be made by various Ministries, notably, Education, Labour and the Treasury, so that students'...
asked the Minister of Labour what action he is taking to prevent dislocation of production arising from the dispute between the British Association of Colliery Officials and Staffs and the...
asked the Minister of Labour whether there is now any compulsion on men directed to work in the mining industry to join the National Union of Mineworkers.
asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the Bristol Aeroplane Company have discharged reinstated employees to avoid paying the guaranteed 34-hour week wages and offer to restart...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if, in view of the scarcity of U.S. dollars and the need to spend our limited resources on food, raw materials and machinery, he will now prohibit...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish monthly or weekly statements of the size of our reserves, and of our operations with the International Monetary Fund.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer Whether he is aware that Mr. R. H. Marshall, of Rydeacre, Clifford Road, Poynton, Cheshire, recently received on one day four notices from the Manchester...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the numbers of people between 18 and 65 years of age not gainfully employed, other than those in receipt of retired or disability pensions, who have returned...
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total sums expended during the last two years for all purposes, including loans and expenditure on naval, military and air forces and police in, or on...
asked the Minister of Agriculture in view of the need for farmers to complete their spring cropping arrangements, if he is in a position to say whether he can yet announce production programmes...
The target acreages for the various crops in the United Kingdom with corresponding figures for 1946 (actual) and 1947 are as follows: Crop. 1946 (actual). 1947 (target) '000 acres. 1948...
The following price increases and adjustments have been approved by the Government:
May I ask the acting Leader of the House for a statement on the Business for next week?
Proceedings on the Reports of the Committee of Supply of 11th, 28th and 19th February and on Consideration of the Lords Amendments to the Exchange Control Bill and to the Agricultural Wages...
Order read for resuming Adjourned Debate on Amendment to Question [5th March]: That this House takes note of the Statement on India made on 20th February by the Prime Minister and approves the...
REPORT [11th February]
Order read for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [28th February], "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the Second Resolution:" That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding...
3. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £28,600,000, 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,...
4. "That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding £900,000, 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,...
5. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £245,000, 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,...
6. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £12,500, 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,...
7. "That a sum, not exceeding £94,100, 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, 1947, for the...
Resolution reported: That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £39,016,710, be granted to His Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the...
Resolutions reported:
1. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding,£3,994,000, 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,...
2. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding,£610,000, 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,...
3. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £10, 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, 1947,...
4. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £8,610,000, 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,...
5. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £10, 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, 1947,...
6. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £18,000, 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,...
7. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £420,000, 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,...
8. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £10, 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, 1947,...
9. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £25,000, 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,...
10. "That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £10, be granted to His Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st clay of March, 1947,...
Order read for Consideration of Lords Amendments.
Lords Amendment: In page 16, line 39, at the end, insert: (3) Where the Commissioners of Customs and Excise are not satisfied in the case of any goods as to the matters specified in paragraph (b)...
Lords Amendment: In page 25, line 27, at the end, insert: and (e) shall be published in such a way as, in the opinion of the Treasury, to give any person entitled to the benefit of it an adequate...
Order read for Consideration of Lords Amendment.
Lords Amendment: In page 2, line 27, at the end, insert: and in subsection (2) of the said section three (which provides for applying provisions of the principal Act for the purposes of the said...
Resolved: That the Order made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, extending Section 1 of the Sunday Entertainments Act, 1932, to the City of Lincoln, a copy of which Order was...
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Michael Stewart.]
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