Lords Sitting of 31 July 1953

Preamble
The House met at half past eleven of the clock, The LORD CHANCELLOR on the Woolsack.
Prayers

  CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) BILL
  Brought from the Commons, endorsed with a certificate from the Speaker that the Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act, 1911, and read 1ª.
  Then, Standing Order No. XXXIX having been suspended (pursuant to the Resolution of July 28), Bill read 2ª: Committee negatived. Bill read 3ª, and passed.
  House adjourned during pleasure.
  House resumed.

  ROYAL COMMISSION
  11.45 a.m.
  The following Bills received the Royal Assent:

  Finance,

  Appropriation,

  Post Office,

  Registration Service,

  New Towns,

  Marshall Aid Commemoration,

  University of St. Andrews,

  Hospital Endowments (Scotland),

  Valuation for Rating,

  National Insurance (Industrial Injuries),

  Isle of Man (Customs),

  School Crossing Patrols,

  Licensing,

  Emergency Laws (Miscellaneous Provisions),

  Merchandise Marks,

  1240

  Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments,

  Tees Valley Water,

  Dudley Extension,

  Foundling Hospital,

  West Bridgford Urban District Council,

  Coventry Cathedral,

  Oxford Corporation,

  Cheshire County Council,

  Berkshire County Council,

  British Transport Commission,

  London County Council (General Powers).

  House adjourned during pleasure.
  House resumed.