§ Order of the Day for the House to be put into Committee read.
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA AND BURMA (THE EARL OF MUNSTER)My Lords, in moving that the House do resolve itself into Committee on this Bill I should like to reply to a point raised yesterday .by the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare. I told him I would consult with my right honourable friend the Minister of Health on the matter. I am glad to say that I am able to confirm the assurance which I gave him yesterday. It is only in very exceptional circumstances that local authorities are likely to seek power to acquire compulsorily for housing purposes any land incorporating 83 private recreational sports grounds of the kind that he mentioned. Should such an order be submitted due notice shall be given to the interested parties and my right honourable friend will give any objection raised the fullest and most sympathetic consideration whether or not he should decide to hold a public inquiry upon it.
§ Moved, That this House do now resolve itself into Committee.—(The Earl of Munster.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.
§ House in Committee accordingly: Bill reported without amendment.
§ Then, Standing Order No. XXXIX having been suspended, in pursuance of the Resolution of July 25, Bill read 3ª, and passed.