HL Deb 01 November 1939 vol 114 c1599
THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT CALDECOTE)

My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to make provision for promoting economy and efficiency in the carrying on under war conditions of the work of certain chartered and other bodies not being local authorities; for enabling certain universities and colleges to adapt themselves to war conditions; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid. I beg to move that the Bill be now read a first time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.