§ 4.25 p.m.
§ Mr. H. StraussI beg to move, in page 51, line 35, at beginning, insert:
(1) For the purposes of the execution of his powers and duties under this Act, a Minister may cause to be held such local inquiries as are directed by this Act and such other local inquiries as he may think fit.This is to clarify the position. Clause 47 as it is drafted applies Sub-sections (2) to (5) of Section 290 of the Local Government Act, 1933, which is the standard code governing local inquiries, but it does not apply or adapt Sub-section (1) of that Section. Although the power might reasonably be inferred, it is better to make it clear on the face of the Statute.Amendment agreed to.