HC Deb 14 February 1929 vol 225 c577
Mr. SPEAKER

With regard to the first Amendment on the Paper, in the name of the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Sir E. Turton)—in page 89, line 20, at the end, to insert the words: Provided also that nothing in this Section shall impose, or be deemed to impose, upon the county council any obligation to accept the transfer of any loan raised after the commencement of this Act by a district council without the consent of the county council, and in the event of the county council refusing to accept the transfer of any such loan then the loan shall remain a liability of the district, council concerned"— I am very doubtful whether it is in order. It probably would alter the incidence of rating.

Sir EDMUND TURTON

May I submit, Sir, that it does not alter the incidence of rating at all? Would you allow me to state my case?

Mr. SPEAKER

I am little doubtful in my own mind, and if the hon. Member can convince me that it does not alter the incidence of rating, I will allow him to move it.

Sir E. TURTON

I am quite prepared to accept your ruling.