HC Deb 01 May 1940 vol 360 cc850-1

Motion made, and Question proposed,

"That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 309 of the Government of India Act, 1935, praying that the Government of India (Adaptation of Acts of Parliament) (Amendment) Order, 1940, be made in the form of the draft laid before Parliament."—[Sir H. O'Neill.]

10.9 p.m.

The Under-Secretary of State for India and Burma (Sir Hugh O'Neill)

This is purely a formal matter. The sole effect of this Order is to extend for a further six months the period, expiring 31st May next, of the exemption of the application of the Import Duties Act pending the conclusion of a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Burma.

Ordered, "That the Debate be now adjourned."—[Sir H. O'Neill.]

Debate to be resumed upon Tuesday next.

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.