Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Defence. – in the House of Commons am ar 23 Mai 1940.
Sir George Broadbridge
, City of London
asked the Home Secretary when he proposes to introduce the Truck Acts Bill?
Sir John Anderson
, Combined Scottish Universities
I hope to be in a position to make an early announcement.
Mr Rhys Davies
, Westhoughton
Before the right hon. Gentleman makes an announcement as to the Amendment of the Truck Acts, will he consult the Trades Union Congress?
Sir John Anderson
, Combined Scottish Universities
Certainly, I will consider what consultations would be advisable.
Colonel Harry Nathan
, Wandsworth Central
Will the legislation be retrospective in its effect?
Sir John Anderson
, Combined Scottish Universities
I can only refer the hon. and gallant Gentleman to what I said before, but the possibility of including some provision for retrospective effect will have to be taken into consideration.
Mr William Thorne
, West Ham Plaistow
Is the Home Secretary aware that there are more important questions than this to be brought before the House, and will he not be too hasty about this matter?
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.
