HC Deb 19 May 1936 vol 312 cc1166-8

11.47 p.m.

Sir FRANCIS FREMANTLE

I beg to move: That, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, 1919, this House do direct that the Cathedrals (Houses of Residence) Measure, 1936, be presented to His Majesty for Royal Assent. This Measure has passed the Church Assembly and now comes up for final approval. It has been submitted to the Ecclesiastical Committee which reports that proper protection for the rights of His Majesty's subjects appears to be provided and that it is expedient that it. should proceed. I hope it will be passed straightaway by the House.

Mr. DENMAN

I beg to second the Motion.

Sir F. FREMANTLE

I beg to move, That, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act, 1919, this House do direct that the Union of Benefices (Amendment) Measure, 1936, be presented to His Majesty for Royal Assent. This Measure also has passed the final approval of the Church Assembly, and the Ecclesiastical Committee have reported that it, does not affect prejudicially the rights of His Majesty's subjects, and that it is expedient that it should be allowed to proceed. It is a Measure to amend the existing Measure for the union of benefices.

Mr. DENMAN

I beg to second the Motion.

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.

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

Adjourned at Ten Minutes before Twelve o'Clock.