THE MUNITIONS BILL
SECOND READING IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. LONDON, Jan. 12. - The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Munitions Rill. DISCUSSION IN THE HOCSE OF LORDS. (Rec. Jan. 13. 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Jan. 12. In the House of Lords. Lord Kintore, discussing'•the Munitions Bill, said the opportunity should bo seized for giving the Minister discretion to fix the standard of profits in controlled establishments, and set aside the war profits for expansion after the wasr, of young establishments producing essentials like spelter. He moved an amendment accordingly. Lord Newton opposed the amendment as the Bill conferred ample discretionary powers. The amendment was not pressed . .BRITISH CABINET. (Rec. Jan. 13, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, Jan. 12. The Hon. E. S.. Montague lias been appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster with a seat in the Cabinet. He retains the financial secretaryship of the Treasurv.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue XLIX, 13 January 1916, Page 5
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