HC Deb 03 August 1939 vol 350 cc2805-6
Lords Amendment

In page 43, line 18, leave out "trade societies," and insert "associations representative of employees."

Sir K. Wood

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

This is in compliance with an undertaking which I gave. As the hon. Gentleman opposite will remember, it was a question whether the term "trade societies'' was a happy one. The other place has introduced the words "associations representative of employés," which I think covers the whole ground. One had to remember that the Corporation will function all over the world, and one wanted to find a term that would cover all sorts of conditions. I think, if I may say so, the hon. Gentleman was right in pointing this out, and I hope he will feel that we have endeavoured to meet his point.

Mr. Lathan

I am indebted to the Secretary of State for having given consideration to this matter. The proposal which he has now made will meet the views which we put forward.

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 Twenty-nine Minutes before Eleven o'clock