HC Deb 09 April 1935 vol 300 c1029

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."

5.33 p.m.

Sir H. CROFT

Perhaps the Secretary of State can make one point clear to me. It is difficult to understand whether the adaptations and modifications referred to will be specified in the Order, or whether the Order will merely take a general power to make modifications in the law. If the latter is the case I think the right hon. Gentleman will agree that Parliament will, in effect, lose all control once the Order is made.

5.34 p.m.

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL

As I understand it, the Order will, in the nature of the case, specify the modifications and adaptations which are to be made. This Clause is necessary in order to enable us to prevent any gap in the existing law after this Bill becomes an Act.

Question put, and agreed to.