HC Deb 23 July 1947 vol 440 cc1533-4

Lords Amendment disagreed to: In page 107, line 12, leave out from "Service" to "and" in line 13, and insert: and such reference shall be deemed to be an arbitration within the meaning of the Arbitration Acts, 1889 to 1934, and the provisions of those Acts relating to statutory arbitrations shall apply to such reference and determination."—[Mr. Barnes.]

Amendment made to the Bill in lieu thereof:

In page 107, line 12, after "Service," insert: after consultation with the Lord Chancellor or, where the proceedings are to be held in Scotland, after consultation with the Secretary of State."—[Mr. Barnes.]

Further Lords Amendments disagreed to: In page 107, line 13, leave out "that decision" and insert "such determination."

In line 37, leave out "the Minister and."—[Mr. Barnes.]