Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 25 Gorffennaf 1922.
Mr. JONES:
These men may find themselves out of employment in consequence of the re-organisation. If the hon and gallant Gentleman means that all officers and servants shall have the same sort of treatment, I am prepared to support the Amendment. If, however, the Amendment only refers to established officers who occupy higher positions, I am going to oppose it.
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.
