HC Deb 14 September 1914 vol 66 c816

Section eleven of the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1848, which limits the time within which proceedings may be commenced, shall not apply to any proceedings for the recovery of any rate where it is proved that the institution of the proceedings has been deferred for the purpose of allowing time to persons who by reason of circumstances attributable directly or indirectly to the present War are temporarily unable.

The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Samuel)

I beg to propose to leave out the words "where it is proved that."

This Amendment arises out of a discussion which took place on the last occasion when the Bill was before the House.

Question put, and agreed to.

Further Amendments made: After the word "deferred," insert the words "by the rating authority."

At the end of the Clause, add the words "to pay the rate."—[Mr. Herbert Samuel.]

Clause, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Bill reported; as amended, considered; read the third time, and passed.