HC Deb 03 February 1944 vol 396 cc1421-2W
Mr. Etherton

asked the Prime Minister whether, in the preparations for reconstruction, any temporary modifications of the Standing Orders of the House which regulate legislation by Private Bill or any other appropriate steps are contemplated, or have been considered, to avoid local legislation in conflict with comprehensive plans of reconstruction for the country as a whole.

The Prime Minister

This is a point which is being kept in mind, but His Majesty's Government are not at present proposing to suggest any modification of the Standing Orders of the House.