HC Deb 24 June 1968 vol 767 cc143-4

EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS OR SCHEMES

Lords Amendment No. 4: In page 5, line 21, after "undertaking" insert: relevant to the experimental project or scheme".

8.30 p.m.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. Arthur Skeffington)

I beg to move, That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment.

The Amendment would, in precise terms, restrict the undertakings of the Commission in relation to acquiring or carrying on any business but experimental schemes or projects. It was never the intention of the Government that these activities should be carried on otherwise than in connection with the main purpose of the Clause. This is in the nature of a belt and braces Amendment, as it makes the position absolutely clear.

Mr, Channon

I am most grateful to the Parliamentary Secretary for the attitude

which he has taken and for making this crystal clear. I am sure it is an improvement to the Bill.

Question put and agreed to.

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