HC Deb 28 March 1935 vol 299 cc2191-2

9.18 p.m.

The CHAIRMAN

There are two Amendments to this Clause, but I think hon. Members in whose name they stand will be ready to concur in the view, which I understand has been agreed to by the Government, that it would be more convenient to discuss the rather wide question of the trade of Burma on a later Clause, probably on Clause 346. In that case, I do not propose to call these Amendments.

Sir H. CROFT

I am obliged for the indication as to the attitude you take, Mr. Chairman, on this matter, and on the assumption that the discussion on the later Clause will not be limited but will be fairly wide, dealing with the vital question of the trade between Burma and India, I think that would probably be the more convenient course.

The CHAIRMAN

That is largely the question which moved me to make the suggestion; that it would be easier to get a much wider discussion on the later Clause. Hon. Members will realise that what I may call consequential Amend- ments, which may be necessary in the Clauses already dealt with, can be made in the ordinary course on Report.

Clause ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clause 157 ordered to stand part of the Bill.