HC Deb 22 May 1936 vol 312 cc1601-4

Order for Second Reading read.

2.57 p.m.

Mr. ELLIOT

I beg to move, "That the Bill be now read a Second time."

I do not think that the business before us should detain us very long. The Crown Lands Bill, which I have the honour to present for Second Reading, has for its main object the enabling of the Commissioners of Crown Lands to sell certain lands to the Commissioners of Works required in connection with public buildings. As a rule the Commissioners of Crown Lands have power to sell, and the Commissioners of Works have certain powers for the execution of works which do not require Parliamentary consent, but there are certain special conditions in this case, set out in full in Clause 1 of the Bill, which make it necessary for Parliamentary sanction to be obtained.

Mr. ELLIOT

I beg to move, "That the Bill be referred to a Select Committee."

The Bill concerns certain private interests, and so must be considered by a Select Committee."

Question put, and agreed to. Ordered, That the Bill be committed to a Select Committee of Seven Members, Four to be nominated by the House and Three by the Committee of Selection.

Ordered, That all Petitions against the Bill, presented at any time not later than five clear days after the Second Reading of the Bill, be referred to the Committee.

Ordered, That Petitions against the Bill may be deposited in the Committee and Private Bill Office, provided that such Petitions shall have been prepared and signed in conformity with the Rules and Orders of this House relating to Petitions against Private Bills.

Ordered, That the Petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents be heard against the Bill, and Counsel or Agents heard in support of the Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.

Ordered, That Three be the quorum."—[Mr. Elliot.]

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  1. CROWN LANDS [MONEY]. 456 words