HC Deb 29 July 1946 vol 426 cc700-1

Lords Amendment: In page 13, line 5, leave out "generally."

Mr. Ivor Thomas

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

The word "generally" can be omitted without any loss to the Bill, and I recommend the acceptance of this Amendment.

Lords Amendment: In page 13, line 8, at end, insert: (3) The report for any year shall set out any direction given by the Minister to the Corporation during that year unless the Minister has notified to the Corporation his opinion that it is against the national interest so to do.

Mr. Thomas

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

It would be quite reasonable that where there has been a divergence of opinion between the Minister and the Corporation it should be inserted in the annual report. As it is a reasonable requirement I suggest the House should accept this Amendment.