CENTRAL (COAL MINES) SCHEME (AMENDMENT) ORDER, 1934. (Hansard, 4 June 1934)

§ 46. Mr. TINKER
asked the Prime Minister if it is his intention to give an opportunity for discussion on the Central (Coal Mines) Scheme (Amendment) Order, 1934, a draft of which was presented to the House on 29th May; and, if so, can he give the date?

§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)
Yes, Sir. In accordance with the provisions of Section 2 (4) of the Coal Mines Act of 1930, the Central (Coal Mines) Scheme (Amendment) Order, 1934, has to be approved by this House. I am not at the moment in a position to name a date for this discussion, but it will be announced in the usual way.

§ Mr. TINKER
May I ask the right hon. Gentleman not to take it late at night when there is no time for Debate?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
That can be arranged through the usual channels.

§ Mr. T. SMITH
May I ask whether there is any chance of amending this Order?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
No, there is no chance of amending the Order, only discussing it.

§ Mr. SMITH
That is the difference between an Order and a Bill. If we had a Bill, we should have a chance of amending it.