§ The ChairmanIt may be for the convenience of the Committee for me to point out that we have for discussion a Supplementary Vote of Credit for 1943 and a Vote of Credit for 1944, both of which cover the same ground. With the consent of the Committee, I propose that the discussion should take place upon the Supplementary Vote of Credit, and then the Committee may be willing to pass the Vote of Credit formally and without debate. May I take it that that is agreed?
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Motion made, and Question proposed,
That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £750,000,000, be granted to His Majesty, towards defraying the expenses which may be incurred during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1944, for general Navy, Army and Air services and supplies in so far as specific provision is not made therefor by Parliament; for securing the public safety, the defence of the realm, the maintenance of public order and the efficient prosecution of the war; for maintaining supplies and services essential to the life of the community; for relief and rehabilitation in areas brought under the control of any of the United Nations; and generally for all expenses, beyond those provided for in the ordinary Grants of Parliament, arising out of the existence of a state of war.