HC Deb 30 May 1938 vol 336 c1764

Lords Amendment: In page 6o, line 24, leave out: or who is a member of the Commission.

9.34 p.m.

Mr. W. S. Morrison

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

This continues the obligation which rests upon Ministers to secure that persons appointed to the Commission do not have any financial interest.

9.35 p.m.

Mr. J. J. Davidson

I think the Minister might amplify his explanation. The Bill says: It shall be the duty of the Ministers to satisfy themselves, with respect to any person whom they propose to appoint to be a member of the Commission or who is a member of the Commission. Does not the Minister think that circumstances may arise with regard to statements being about a member of the Commission entering into certain obligations which will require him to take some action?

Mr. Morrison

That is precisely the point. This makes it necessary for the Minister to satisfy himself from time to time that such a person has no financial interest which will interfere with the proper execution of his duty.

Remaining Lords Amendments agreed to.