§ 4. Page 3, line 4, leave out 'conclusive' and insert 'sufficient'.
§ Lord Fraser of CarmyllieMy Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 4. Clause 1(7) makes provision that, for the purposes of any proceedings under Part I of the Bill, a certificate by a person authorised to do so by the commissioners of Inland Revenue shall be conclusive evidence of that fact that the revenue have recognised the body as a charity. The Government accepted a suggestion in another place that the word "sufficient" would be preferable. "Conclusive" was thought to be final; "sufficient" would permit the test of sufficiency which would be consistent with other legislation, hence this amendment.
1539 Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 4.—(Lord Fraser of Carmyllie.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.