It is expedient for the purpose of record to say that despite the small compass of the Bill appearing upon the paper, the House fully realises that this is the re-enactment for a further 12 months of a statute which was made the subject of considerable debate and discussion on another occasion. We are renewing it for a further 12 months with full appreciation of the nature of its contents.
Public Business. - Emergency Powers (Continuance) Bill, 1940—Committee and Final Stages.
Bill passed through Committee, reported without amendment, and received for final consideration.
Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
Question put and agreed to.