§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithI beg to move Amendment No. 56, in page 158, line 44, leave out '(a)'.
Mr. Deputy SpeakerWith this amendment it will be for the convenience of the House to discuss Amendment No. 57.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThese are minor amendments required to bring the arrangements for pensions for the staff of the boundary commission into line with similar arrangements for other bodies such as the Highlands and Islands Development Board or the Countryside Commission.
§ Amendment agreed to.
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Amendment made: No. 57, in page 158, line 47, leave out '(b)' and insert:
'(5) The Commission may, with the approval of the Secretary of State,'—[Mr. Buchanan-Smith.]