HC Deb 24 July 1924 vol 176 c1595
Mr. E. SIMON

I beg to move, in page 8, line 25, to leave out the word "may," and to insert instead thereof the word "shall."

The Clause to which this refers is a Clause embodying an agreement or understanding between the Minister and the local authorities that if the £9 for 40 years is reduced the £4 10s. which the local authorities pay shall be reduced or varied in proportion. That is a definite understanding, and on behalf of the local authorities it is suggested that the understanding would be better carried out if the word "shall" were introduced instead of "may."

Mr. T. THOMSON

I beg to second the Amendment.

Mr. WHEATLEY

I do not think that the alteration is necessary, but if there is some doubt about it, there can be no doubt about the understanding I had with the local authorities, and I therefore accept the Amendment.

Amendment agreed to.