I beg to move the First Reading of the Local Authorities (Combined Purchasing) Bill, 1925. It is a Bill to make provision for the purchase of commodities by local authorities from contractors appointed officially with a view to the obtainment of such commodities by local authorities at the lowest possible price and for other matters connected therewith. I do not intend to make any statement at this stage. I will reserve my remarks until the Second Reading, after the Bill has been circulated.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES (COMBINED PURCHASING) BILL, 1925—FIRST STAGE.
Question—"That leave be given to introduce the Bill"—put and agreed to.
Second Stage ordered for Wednesday, 11th February, 1925.