HC Deb 28 July 1936 vol 315 c1490

Lords Amendment: In page 2, line 5, at the end, insert: (2) This section shall apply to Scotland subject to the following modifications—

  1. (a) 'burgh' shall be substituted for 'borough' and references to urban districts shall not apply.
  2. (b) Expenses incurred by a town council under this section shall be defrayed out of such rate payable by owners and occupiers in equal proportions as the council may determine."

Mr. SPEAKER

This Amendment raises a question of Privilege.

Mr. ROLAND ROBINSON

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

As the Bill was drafted, it empowered town councils in Scotland to spend money for the purposes of advertising, but in order to raise money in Scotland, they require express power to defray the expenditure out of rates. The Amendment gives them that power, and the recommendation is in accordance with the usual custom in Scotland.

Mr. SPEAKER

A special entry will be made.

Remaining Lords Amendments agreed to.

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.

It being after Half-past Eleven of the Clock, upon Tuesday evening, Mr. SPEAKER adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.

Adjourned at Twenty-eight Minutes before Twelve o'Clock.