HC Deb 30 April 1947 vol 436 cc2072-3

Amendment proposed: In page 5O, line 35, at end, insert: (d) any reference (however worded and whether express or implied) to the directors or any of the directors of the transferor (being a body corporate) were, as respects anything falling to be done on or after the date of transfer, a reference to such person as the Commission may appoint; and (e) any reference (however worded and whether express or implied) to any officer or any servant of the transferor were, as respects anything falling to be done on or after the date of transfer, a reference to such person as the Commission may appoint or, in default of appointment, to the officer or servant of the Commission who corresponds as nearly as may be to the first mentioned officer or servant; and "—[Mr. Barnes.]

Question put, "That the Amendment be made."

Sir Alan Herbert (Oxford University)

I said, "No," Mr. Speaker. A little more serious attention might be paid by the Chair.

Mr. Speaker

Does the hon. Gentleman say "No"?

Sir A. Herbert

I say "No," Sir.

The House proceeded to a Division.

Mr. SNOW and Mr. POPPLEWELL were nominated Tellers for the "Ayes," but no Members being willing to act as Tellers for the "Noes," Mr. SPEAKER declared that the "Ayes" had it.

Amendment agreed to.

Further Amendment made: In page 50, line 41, leave out "two," and insert "four."

In page 50, line 47, at end, insert: Provided that any relevant contract which cannot have effect as modified in the manner provided by this subsection by reason only that, if it were so modified no person other than the Commission would have any rights or liabilities thereunder shall cease to have effect as respects anything falling to be done on or after the date of transfer."—[Mr. Barnes.]