HC Deb 07 July 1919 vol 117 cc1389-90
59. Captain R. TERRELL

asked the Prime Minister how existing war legislation is affected by the declaration of Peace, indicating what measures will cease to be law either now or in six months' time?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Acts, the duration of which is affected by the duration of the War, are enumerated in the Register of Temporary Laws, House of Commons Paper No. 82, of 8th May, I919.

Mr. BILLING

Will it not be necessary to take new powers for these to be continued after Peace is signed?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As I said the other day, some of the powers may have to be maintained, but that can only be done by Act of Parliament.

Captain ORMSBY-GORE

When does the right hon. Gentleman expect to intro- duce a Bill dealing with the Welsh Church Act, which, I understand, comes into force immediately Peace is ratified?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot make a statement on that at present, but, of course, the ratification of Peace does not mean Peace with Germany alone.