HC Deb 10 August 1914 vol 65 c2273

Resolution reported,

"That it is expedient to authorise the issue out of the Consolidated Fund of such sums, not exceeding in the whole four million pounds, as may be required for the purpose of meeting any expenditure of a capital nature incurred, in pursuance of any Act of the present Session, in connection with Housing; and to authorise the Treasury to borrow money on the security of moneys provided by Parliament or the Consolidated Fund by means of terminable annuities or Exchequer Bonds for the issue of such sums or the repayment thereof; and to provide for the payment out of moneys provided by Parliament of any expenses, not being expenses of a capital nature, incurred in pursuance of any Act of the present Session in connection with Housing."—[Mr. Runciman.]

Resolution agreed to.