HC Deb 04 March 1975 vol 887 cc1239-40

Order read for consideration of Lords amendments.

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Lords amendments be now considered.

Sir Bernard Braine (Essex, South-East)

On a point of order Mr. Speaker. May I, through you, inquire whether the promoter of the Bill is present and can give the House the assurance, for which I asked verbally on a previous occasion, that the offensive Clause 6 of the previous Bill has been withdrawn?

Mr. Speaker

Order. I think I must first put the Question.

Question put and agreed to.

Sir Bernard Braine

Mr. Speaker—

The Chairman of Ways and Means (Mr. George Thomas)

Mr. Speaker, in Clause 6 one new work, Canvey Island, in subsection (1) is abandoned.

Lords amendments considered and agreed to.

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    2. c1240
  2. BRITISH RAILWAYS (No. 2) BILL (By Order) 14 words
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  3. LONDON TRANSPORT BILL (By Order) 14 words
    4. c1240
  4. GREATER LONDON COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) BILL (By Order) 14 words