§ Bill to extend the powers of friendly societies, and amend the Friendly Societies Acts, 1896 to 1948; to make corresponding amendments for trade unions in relation to sums payable on the death of a member; to make provision with respect to the furnishing of information by the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance in connection with claims for benefit from friendly societies and trade unions; and for purposes connected therewith, presented by Mr. Henry Brooke, supported by Mr. Peake; read the First time; to be read a Second time upon Monday next and to be printed. [Bill 16.]