HL Deb 27 October 1948 vol 159 c30

2.55 p.m.

THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT JOWITT)

My Lords, I beg leave to present a Bill to abolish the Railway and Canal Commission; to make provision for the future exercise and performance of their functions; to amend and repeal certain enactments relating to their functions; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid. I beg to move that this Bill be read a first time.

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

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