§ 61. Sir John Mellorasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will identify the powers included in the expression "all other powers enabling," contained in the Regulation of Payments (General) Order, S.R. & O., 1947, No. 343; why these powers were not specified in the Order; and if he will instruct Departments in future to specify such powers in the explanatory memorandum.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNo, Sir. I regret that I have nothing to add to the general explanations which I gave on 18th March last.
§ Sir J. MellorIf the right hon. Gentleman is unable to identify the powers, does it mean that there are no powers, and that the expression referred to in the Question is completely meaningless?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNot necessarily; it may well be, or, on the other hand, it may not. As I tried to explain to the hon. baronet the other day, this is common form, and is put into Orders in order to attract any subordinate powers which may be there, and at some time might be necessary.
§ Mr. EdenWill the right hon. Gentleman consider circulating his answer in another Government White Paper?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallThe hon. baronet has given notice that he is going to raise this on the Adjournment, and perhaps that will be a suitable time to discuss it.
§ Sir J. MellorI said I propose to move a Prayer to annul the Order.