HC Deb 26 June 1924 vol 175 c811

Lords Amendment:

In page 1, line 11, leave out "Twenty-six" and insert thereof "Twenty-five."

Mr. SPEAKER

I have to inform the House that this Amendment is a privileged Amendment. The Lords cannot make, whether by increase or decrease, a rate or the period thereof. This is obviously the period thereof.

Committee appointed to draw up a Reason to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to their Amendment to the Bill.

Committee nominated of Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Mr. Albert Alexander, Mr. Percy Harris, Lieut.-Colonel Sir Frederick Hall and Mr. George Balfour.

Three to be the quorum.—[Mr. Greenwood.]

To withdraw immediately.

Reasons for disagreeing to the Lords Amendment reported later, and agreed to.

To be communicated to the Lords.—[Mr. Greenwood.]