HC Deb 21 May 1935 vol 302 c974

4.28 p.m.

The SOLICITOR-GENERAL

I beg to move, in page 105, line 20, after "therein," to insert: except in so far as -the context otherwise requires. This is a comparatively small point. The Clause provides for the substitution of references to "The Secretary of State" for references to "The Secretary of State in Council." There may be cases, however, in which the context will clearly demand that the words should be "The Secretary of State in Council."

Amendment agreed to.

4.29 p.m.

Sir S. HOARE

I beg to move, in page 106, line 2, at the end, to insert: (6) The provisions of this Section apply to the liabilities of the Secretary of State in Council in respect of the Burma Rail ways three per cent. Debenture Stock, but, save as aforesaid, do not apply to any liability solely in connection with the affairs of Burma or Aden. This Amendment brings into the list of securities Burma Railways three percent. Debenture Stock. That is an obligation of the Secretary of State in Council now, and we think it should remain an obligation of the Secretary of State in Council and should not be transferred to the Government of Burma.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Are there any other exceptions of a financial character of this sort? I think we ought to know if this is a matter which stands alone, and does not cover any other loan of any kind.

Sir S. HOARE

So far asI am aware, this is the only one.

Amendment agreed to.