HC Deb 02 April 1930 vol 237 cc1370-1
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL

I beg to move, in page 15, line 38, after the word "sell," to insert the words "or dispose of."

This is an Amendment which was introduced in the Committee stage by the hon. Member for Leith (Mr. E. Brown), and I undertook to accept it on the Report stage, after consideration. The hon. Member said that we ought to insert the words "or dispose of," and my only hesitation in accepting it at the time was because I thought it worthy of consideration as to whether these words would admit of a merely colourable disposal. I do not, however, think this would be so, and as it is theoretically possible that a man instead of selling his shares might exchange them for some other shares, we ought to have words wide enough to cover that possibility. Therefore, the Government are prepared to accept the Amendment, and I move to insert the words "or dispose of."

Amendment agreed to.

Sir NAIRNE STEWART SANDEMAN

I beg to move, in page 15, line 41, after the word "on," to insert the words "in Great Britain."

The object of this Amendment is to cover the case of a commissioner who has any interest in coal mining outside the country, that he shall not be compelled to sell that interest, and that fact will not make it impossible for him to serve as a commissioner. I understand that the Amendment is to be accepted.

Captain BOURNE

I beg to second the Amendment.

The ATTORNEY - GENERAL

The Government are prepared to accept this Amendment.

Amendment agreed to.