HC Deb 19 February 1948 vol 447 cc1463-4
Mr. J. Edwards

I beg to move, in page 84, line 26, to leave out "or their officers."

This Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Amendment in page 84, line 29, at the end, to insert: or (b) of such associations of officers of local authorities being associations formed for the purposes aforesaid, as may be approved by the Minister. The purpose of these two Amendments is to meet the criticism brought forward in Committee by providing that subscriptions shall be payable only to such associations of officers as have been approved by the Minister as having been formed for the purpose of consultation on the common interests of these authorities and discussion of matters relating to local government.

Amendment agreed to.

Further Amendment made: In page 84, line 29, at end, insert: or (b) of such associations of officers of local authorities, being associations formed for the purposes aforesaid, as may be approved by the Minister."—[Mr. J. Edwards.]