HC Deb 03 July 1950 vol 477 c6W
61. Mr. Perkins

asked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the fact that many of the experts who will be concerned with the operation of the new system relating to street works as provided for in the Public Utilities Street Works Bill have expressed themselves as unable to understand its meaning or how it should be operated, he will take steps, before this Bill is considered by the House of Commons, to make available an explanatory memorandum setting out in simple terms exactly what changes are proposed by the Bill.

Mr. Barnes

I do not think that this is necessary. There has been some criticism that the Bill is complicated, but this view is by no means general. An explanatory memorandum will be issued when the Bill becomes law.