HC Deb 17 December 1919 vol 123 cc623-4

(2) The Bishop shall thereupon issue the commission to three Commissioners appointed in like manner as Commissioners nominated or appointed to inquire into and report upon a proposed union of benefices under this Act, and the same consequences, mutatis mutandis, as to the inquiry and report by such Commissioners, the preparation, publication, and certification to His Majesty in Council of a scheme to give effect to the report, the issuing of an Order or Orders by His Majesty in Council, and the registration and validity thereof shall follow as in the case of Commissioners having been appointed under this Act to inquire into and report upon a proposed union of benefices.

Amendment made: In Sub-Section (2) leave out the word "three" ["issue the Commission to three"] —[Sir S. Hoare].

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

Clause 14 (Administration of Expenses Fund) ordered to stand part of the Bill.