HC Deb 09 December 1948 vol 459 c543
28. Sir W. Wakefield

asked the Minister of Health when the Mid Northamptonshire Water Board Order, 1948, made on 2nd October, 1948, was laid; why was this not stated in the order; why is the date of its coming into operation left blank; and why is there no explanatory memorandum.

The Minister of Health (Mr. Aneurin Bevan)

On 9th November. The order is subject to special Parliamentary procedure. There are no requirements that the date of laying should be stated, or that there should be an explanatory memorandum, and it is impossible to predict the date of operation.