§ 46. Mr. LEWISasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the difficulty experienced in understanding the meaning of the technical language of parts of Clause 19 of the Finance Bill, he will allow a paraphrase in simple language of Sub-sections (1) to (7), inclusive, of Clause 19 to appear among the written replies published in the OFFICIAL REPORT prior to the Second Reading of the Bill?
§ arrange that a copy of the Armaments Year Book be placed in the Vote Office?
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§ hon. Friend's suggestion. There would be serious disadvantages in starting a practice of issuing paraphrases in simple language of clauses in Bills dealing with complicated matters, and I must ask my hon. Friend to be content with the usual procedure under which, if difficulties of interpretation arise, explanations are given by the Government spokesman during the course of debate.
§ Mr. LEWISAm I to understand that the purpose that the right hon. Gentleman has in mind in Clause 19 of the Finance Bill is so complicated that it is impossible for him to put it in more intelligible language than it appears in the Bill?
Mr. DAVIDSONAre we to understand that the hon. Member is not satisfied with the explanation of the Treasury official?