HC Deb 07 February 1979 vol 962 c498

8.45 p.m.

Mr. Moyle

I beg to move amendment no. 46, in page 16, line 23, at end insert which day is not to be more than three years from the coming into force of section 1". This amendment has been accepted in principle already. I hope, therefore, that it will be accepted in this context.

Mr. Hodgson

The Opposition are pleased to see this amendment since it gives the Bill a degree of urgency to get the proceedings of the new Central Council and its national boards under way.

In Committee, we were concerned that there might be unnecessary delay. We felt that a degree of urgency was needed to avoid any further disagreement amongst the various sections of the profession. We are pleased that the Minister has taken this on board and moved this amendment.

Amendment agreed to.

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