§ 4.5 p.m.
§ THE EARL OF CLARENDONMy Lords, I have the honour to present three Messages from His Majesty the King signed with his own hand. The Messages are as follows:
"I have received your Address praying that Regulation 76 of the Defence (General) Regulations, 1939, which was continued in force until the 31st day of December, 1949, by the Emergency Laws (Continuance Order), 1948, be further continued in force until the 10th day of December, 1950. I will give directions accordingly."
"I have received your Address praying that section eight of the Emergency Laws (Transitional Provisions) Act, 1946, which was continued in force by the Emergency Laws (Continuance) Order, 1948, and which would otherwise expire on the 31st day of December, 1949, be continued in force until the 10th day of December, 1950. I will give directions accordingly."
"I have received your Address praying that the National Youth Employment Council and Advisory Committee for Scotland and Wales (Membership) Order, 1949, be made in the form of the draft laid before Parliament. I will comply with your request."