HC Deb 20 May 1952 vol 501 cc31-2W
66. Mr. F. Willey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Statutory Instruments made for 28th January, 1952, to date, were not signed by a member of Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The number of Instruments made from 29th January—17th May, 1952, which were not signed by Members of Her Majesty's Government was 547. Of these, 419 were local Orders relating to such matters as diseases of animals and local government; 71 were Orders in Council, or Acts of Sederunt; and the remaining 57 were general Orders signed in accordance with established practice.

67. Mr. F. Willey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Statutory Instruments have been made during 1952 to date; and how many were made in the corresponding period in 1951.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The number of Statutory Instruments made from 1st January—17th May, 1952, was 989. For the corresponding period in 1951 the number was 880.

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