HC Deb 14 July 1926 vol 198 c585
Major BIRCHALL

I beg to move, That, in accordance with The Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, 1919, this House do direct that the Ecclesiastical Commissioners Measure, 1926, be presented to His Majesty for Royal Assent. I apologise to hon. Members opposite that this should come on so late in the evening. In regard to this Measure, we have practically a non-controversial matter. The powers of the Commissioners are strictly limited by Statute, and this Measure somewhat extends their powers of usefulness by enabling them to expend some of their income on some matters in the administration of the Church, matters which are not of great importance. The Measure has received full consideration by the Church Assembly, and has also been reported favourably upon by our own Ecclesiastical Committee.

Sir G. COURTHOPE

I beg to second the Motion.

Resolved, That, in accordance with The Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, 1919, this House do direct that the Ecclesiastical Commissioners Measure, 1926, be presented to His Majesty for Royal Assent.