HC Deb 14 November 1918 vol 110 cc3089-90

(2) If the Department are of opinion that a scheme does not make adequate provision in respect of all or any of the purposes to which the scheme relates, and the Department are unable to agree with the authority as to what Amendments should be made in the scheme, they shall offer to hold a conference with the representatives of the authority, and if requested by the authority shall hold a public inquiry in the matter.

Lords Amendment:

At end of Sub-section (2) insert the words The expenses of any such inquiry as certified by the Department shall be paid by the authority.

Mr. SPEAKER

This also is a privilege Amendment, as it involves a charge on the rates.

Lords Amendment agreed to.