HC Deb 24 May 1939 vol 347 cc2459-60

Lords Amendment: In page 1, line 8, leave out from "mine," to "shall," in line 9, and insert: in respect of which there is reasonable cause to believe that spontaneous combustion is likely to occur.

11.3 p.m.

Mr. Mathers

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

May I say generally that these Amendments were made under compromise conditions in another place, and they will leave the Bill a useful and workable Measure? It is my intention, as promoter of the Bill, with the consent of my hon. Friends, to accept the Amendments.

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Colville)

May I add that the Government's attitude towards these three Amendments is favourable?

Question, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment," put, and agreed to.

Remaining Lords Amendments agreed to.