HL Deb 23 November 1965 vol 270 cc901-2

The LORD CHANCELLOR acquainted the House that he had received, under the proviso of Section Four of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946, a notification that the Southern Rhodesia (Withdrawal of Commonwealth Preference) (No. 2) Order 1965 had come into operation before being laid before Parliament, with an explanation thereof.

The said notification and explanation was ordered to lie on the Table.

Order made under Section 2 of the Southern Rhodesia Act 1965 by Her Majesty in Council.

Laid before the House (pursuant to Act) for Affirmative Resolution, and referred to the Special Orders Committee forthwith.

House adjourned at sixteen minutes before nine o'clock.