HC Deb 15 April 1937 vol 322 c1286

9.2 p.m.

The Lord Advocate

I beg to move, in page 8, line 21, leave out "and deepen," and to insert "deepen and maintain."

In Committee upstairs the question was raised whether there was an express or implied power to maintain in the Bill or in any of the Acts which are incorporated in the present Bill. We have looked into the matter and for the purpose of putting the question beyond doubt we have thought it necessary to insert the word "maintain."

Mr. Johnston

The words meet the precise point which was raised in Committee, and we are glad that the Amendment has been moved.

Amendment agreed to.