Llun, 10 Mawrth 1947
The House met at Half past Two o'Clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Minister of Works what is the present location and future destiny of the statue of King James II which formerly stood behind the Admiralty.
asked the Minister of Works what is the cost so far borne on the Vote of his Department during the period commencing October, 1945, and ending January, 1947, on account of increased charges of...
asked the Minister of Works if, during the present severe weather conditions, and in consideration of the number of painters consequently unemployed, he will facilitate the issue by local...
asked the Minister of Works if any decision has been reached regarding the reproduction in the new Commons Chamber of the memorial which existed in the old Chamber to hon. and right hon. Members...
asked the Minister of Works what is the total cost, exclusive of that for the rebuilding of the new Chamber for this House, of labour and materials in the construction and repair of buildings for...
asked the Minister of Works if, with reference to the expression, "all other powers enabling him," contained in the Control of Building Operations (No. 8) Order, S.R. & O., 1947, No. 74, he...
Mrs. Braddock: asked the Minister of Works why the premises of John Hall & Sons, 11/13, Wolstenholme Street, Liverpool, have not yet been released, although a definite promise that they...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for India, if, in the transference of power in India in 1948, it is proposed to include the Andaman and Nicobar islands, in view of the fact that these islands...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for India approximately, the total number of British men, women and children now in India; and how many of these are engaged professionally in religious,...
asked the Under-Secretary of State for Burma if he will give an assurance that, whatever Executive Council may be formed in Burma following the April elections, financial obligations undertaken...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what arrangements have been made for U.S. assistance in connection with British commitments in Greece.
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the financial assistance being given to Greece, he will instruct His Majesty's Ambassador in Greece to protest to the Greek...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the recent strikes and general unrest amongst industrial workers in Japan, he will instruct the Commonwealth representative on the...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will give an assurance that, when drawing up a programme of relief to needy countries in accordance with paragraph 5 of the General Assembly...
Mr. Christopher Shaweross: asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will publish in a White Paper, or other convenient form, a full account of the damage to British property...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a recent bulletin issued by British Information Services in the U.S.A. justifying the political and economic...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been directed to telegram 270 on page 59 of the Report of the Royal Commission of 5th February in Ottawa; and what steps are...
asked the Minister of Food why matzos are being imported from the U.S.A. whilst restrictions are being placed on home productions.
asked the Minister of Food what subsidy British-made cheeses receive per pound, either directly or through the subsidy on milk.
asked the Minister of Food to what extent his Department's hope of importing Italian cheese is likely to be realised.
asked the Minister of Food the average cost of copra and coconut oil imported during 1946 from parts of the British Empire other than Ceylon.
Mr. Baker White: asked the Minister of Food how much of the 30,000 tons of meat to be delivered by Denmark, in 1947, under the Anglo-Danish supplementary agreement is to be sent to Germany; and...
asked the Minister of Food whether he has taken steps to ensure that sufficient food to honour the higher allocations made to some boarding houses and hotels, which will come into force on 30th...
asked the Minister of Food if he is aware that the big increase in the price of dried eggs is causing concern; and, as no reason has been given for this, if he will inform the House of the reason...
asked the Minister of Food if he will obtain from the Tripartite Commission the figures of export of rice from Siam during the months of November and December, 1946, and January and February,...
asked the Minister of Food whether he will now make a statement as to the future control of slaughterhouses; and what improvements he thereby hopes to achieve.
asked the Minister of Food whether he has any information on the possible availability of homegrown tomatoes in 1947; and whether he proposes to grant open general licences for the importation of...
asked the Minister of Food what was the value of pears and tangerines which arrived last week in the Tyne; and how much of it was fit for human consumption.
asked the Minister of Food what arrangements he has made with wholesalers for controlling potato sales till the new crop.
asked the Minister. of Food how many Breton onion sellers have been authorised to land in this country for the purpose of selling French onions; why they are permitted to sell at the maximum...
asked the Minister of Food if he will state, with regard to the bulk contract for the purchase of Indian tea, for how many lbs. a year the contract is made; and if the increased export duty, now...
Mr. E. P. Smith: asked the Prime Minister if he is now in a position to announce the names of the members of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the Press.
asked the Prime Minister whether any decision has been reached as to which Government Department will be made responsible for the supervision and care of children deprived of a normal home life...
asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement as to the results so far achieved in ensuring full public understanding of the White Paper, "Economic Survey for 1947", by means of the...
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the uncertainty and lack of public information regarding the activities of the European Coal Organisation, he will explain what...
Mr. E. P. Smith: asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is satisfied that he has sufficient agricultural labour in reserve to get in the 1947 harvest on the Romney Marsh; and whether he has...
asked the Minister of Agriculture when he expects to introduce legislation to assist allotment holders.
asked the Minister of Agriculture whether effective steps have now been taken to reduce the number of foxes in the neighbourhood of the Stanford battle-training area; how many have been shot; and...
asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will make a statement regarding steps to be taken this season to encourage a much greater acreage of linseed and other oil-seed crops in this country.
asked the Minister of Agriculture whether it is the policy of his Department to continue to grow as much cocksfoot grass-seed as possible in this country in order to meet our own requirements.
asked the Minister of Agriculture what action he is taking with the Prime Minister to ensure that agricultural workers can obtain, in view of the nature and conditions of their work, the same...
asked the Minister of Agriculture what percentage of dairy herds were inspected during 1946 by the State Veterinary Service.
asked the Minister of Agriculture what directions he intends to give for spring sowing; and when he will issue them.
asked the Minister of Agriculture if, with reference to the expression, all other powers enabling him, contained in S.R. & O., 1947, No. 296, he will identify the powers and explain why the...
asked the Minister of Transport to what extent accumulations of coal traffic are held up by congestion, either at forwarding points or en route; and where the main difficulty lies.
asked the Minister of Transport how soon the cross-channel sailings between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, that were taken off in consequence of the coal emergency, will be restored; and...
May I ask the acting Leader of the House if the Government have any announcement to make about Business today, in the event of the Motion on Business on the Order Paper being carried?
Mr. Christopher Shaweross: With your permission, Mr. Speaker, I desire to ask whether you will give a Ruling on the question whether any act by the Secretary of State for the Home Department or...
Proceedings on the Motion relating to the Economic Situation and of the Committee of Supply exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of the Standing Order (Sittings of the...
3.42 p.m.
Considered in Committee.
Resolved: 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,...
Resolved: That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £1,120,010, 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...
Resolved: That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £268,919, 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...
Resolved: That a sum, not exceeding £19,000,000, be granted to His Majesty, to defray the charge which wilt come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1947,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Pearson.]
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