Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 25 Gorffennaf 1922.
Sir Herbert Nield
, Ealing
At present they are on the ground, and are either freehold or leasehold. In that case the matter will be determined by the earlier portions of the Amendment, limiting the borrowing powers to the unexpired period. I do not see myself that there ought not to be some control. Some general words might provide for it, such as putting in the words, "having regard to any security." At any rate it should be for a period not exceeding 60 years. Therefore, I think the House will be well advised to insist upon the Amendment.
As a bill passes through Parliament, MPs and peers may suggest amendments - or changes - which they believe will improve the quality of the legislation.
Many hundreds of amendments are proposed by members to major bills as they pass through committee stage, report stage and third reading in both Houses of Parliament.
In the end only a handful of amendments will be incorporated into any bill.
The Speaker - or the chairman in the case of standing committees - has the power to select which amendments should be debated.
