HC Deb 01 April 1963 vol 675 cc54-5
Mr. Corfield

I beg to move, in page 81, line 4, to leave out "may conduct, or assist" and to insert: shall establish an organisation for the purpose of conducting, or assisting". I think that it would be convenient, Sir William, if we could discuss with this Amendment the other Amendment to Clause 69, that is to say, in page 81, line 6, to leave out from "matters" to "in" in line 7, and to insert: concerning Greater London or any part thereof and making, or assisting".

The Chairman

Yes, if the Committee so wishes.

Mr. Corfield

The first Amendment fullfils my right hon. Friend's undertaking in Committee that he would ensure that the obligation on the Greater London Council to set up an intelligence Department would be mandatory and not discretionary.

The second Amendment fulfils a similar undertaking to widen the words to make sure that the investigations which this body could carry out need not be restricted to the whole of Greater London but could be carried out in respect of any area.

Amendment agreed to.

Further Amendment made: In page 81, line 6, leave out from "matters" to "in" in line 7 and insert: concerning Greater London or any part thereof and making, or assisting".

Clause, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.