Category: United Kingdom Debates

UK, HL, “Nova Scotia—Petition”, vol 192 (1868), col 1749 (18 June 1868)

Document Information Date: 1868-06-18 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Nova Scotia—Petition“, vol 192 (1868), col 1749. Other formats: Click here to view the original document NOVA SCOTIA—PETITION. LORD CAMPBELL, who had given Notice— “To present a Petition from Nova Scotia alleging the Existence of much Discontent in the Province in regard to an Act passed last Session under the Title of The British North America Act: and to move that an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying Her Majesty to appoint a Commission to proceed… Read more UK, HL, “Nova Scotia—Petition”, vol 192 (1868), col 1749 (18 June 1868)

UK, HC, “British North American Provinces—The Confederation—Nova Scotia”, vol 308 (1886), cols 1723-1724

Document Information Date: 1886-09-09 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “British North American Provinces—The Confederation—Nova Scotia“, vol 308 (1886), col 1723. Other formats: Click here to view the original document BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PROVINCES—THE CONFEDERATION—NOVA SCOTIA. SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Dublin Co., S.) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether information has reached showing that the people of Nova Scotia are opposed to the confederate form of Government under which they live; whether they have made several attempts to secure more favourable terms from the Home Government;… Read more UK, HC, “British North American Provinces—The Confederation—Nova Scotia”, vol 308 (1886), cols 1723-1724

UK, HC, “Nova Scotia—British North American Confederation”, vol 192 (1868), cols 1658-1696

Document Information Date: 1868-06-16 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Nova Scotia—British North American Confederation“, vol 192 (1868), col 1658. Other formats: Click here to view the original document NOVA SCOTIA—BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN CONFEDERATION. MOTION FOR AN ADDRESS. MR. BRIGHT Sir, about a month ago—on the 15th of May last—I presented a petition to the House from the representatives of the colony of Nova Scotia, and I now rise for the purpose of calling attention to that petition, and to statements made in it, and of proposing what… Read more UK, HC, “Nova Scotia—British North American Confederation”, vol 192 (1868), cols 1658-1696

COLLECTION: 1854 Debates on an Amendment to the Union Act, 1840 (UK)

1854 UK, House of Lords, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 134, cols 159-177 (15 June 1854) UK, House of Lords, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 134, cols 501-507 (22 June 1854) UK, House of Lords, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 134, cols 822-868 (29 June 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Minutes”, vol 134, col 947 (30 June 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Legislative Council (Canada) Bill”, vol 135, cols 1319-1341 (4 August 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Minutes”, vol 135, col 1483 (9 August 1854) UK, House of Commons, “Prorogation… Read more COLLECTION: 1854 Debates on an Amendment to the Union Act, 1840 (UK)

UK, HL, “Royal Assent”, vol 428 (1982), col 1149

Document Information Date: 1982-03-29 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Royal Assent“, vol 428 (1982), col 1149. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). The Lord Chancellor (Lord Hailsham of Saint Marylebone) My Lords, I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts: Agricultural Training Board Act, Industrial Training Act, Canada Act, Travel Concessions (London) Act.

UK, HL, “Canada Bill”, vol 428 (1982), cols 1065-1073

Document Information Date: 1982-03-25 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Canada Bill“, vol 428 (1982), cols 1065-1073. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). 3.25 p.m. Lord Trefgarne My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a third time. We are now nearing the end of the process of consideration of this Bill in your Lordships’ House. As your Lordships know, the purpose of this legislation is to give effect to a request in relation to the… Read more UK, HL, “Canada Bill”, vol 428 (1982), cols 1065-1073

UK, HL, “Canada Bill”, vol 428 (1982), cols 928-941

Document Information Date: 1982-03-23 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Canada Bill“, vol 428 (1982), cols 928-941. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). 2.54 p.m. Lord Trefgarne My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Carrington, I beg to move that the House do now resolve itself into Committee on this Bill. Moved, That the House do now resolve itself into Committee.—(Lord Trefgarne.) On Question, Motion agreed to. House in Committee accordingly. [THE LORD ABERDARE in the Chair.] Clause… Read more UK, HL, “Canada Bill”, vol 428 (1982), cols 928-941

UK, HL, “Canada Bill”, vol 428 (1982), cols 756-826

Document Information Date: 1982-03-18 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Canada Bill“, vol 428 (1982), cols 756-826. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). 3.28 p.m. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Lord Carrington) My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a second time. In December last year the Senate and the House of Commons of Canada formally requested the enactment by the British Parliament of a Bill to bring about an historic… Read more UK, HL, “Canada Bill”, vol 428 (1982), cols 756-826