,y,C-NRLF ^B 755 553 ^ Digitized by tine Internet Arciiive in 2008 with funding from IVIicrosoft Corporation littp://www.arcliive.org/details/defenceofrealmmaOOgrearicli [Oroivn Copyright Reserved. \ MANUALS OF EMERGENCY LEGISLATION. DEFENCE OF THE REALM MANUAL, {hth Edition] REVISED TO FEBRUARY 28tli, 1918 {^talcing the place of previoudy announced Edition of Novemher, 1917'], COMPRISING PAGE Introductory Note iii-viii Part I. The Defence of the Realm Acts, as PASSED, WITH Notes 1-27 Part II. The Defence of the Realm Regulations, AS AMENDED TO FEBRUARY 28TH, 1918, PRINTED IN Consolidated Form, as pro- vided BY Order in Council, with Notes 29-185 Part III. Orders of a General Character made under the Regulations, to February 28th, 1918, other than Orders falling within the " Food (Supply and Produc- tion)," "Food Control," "War Material Supplies," and "Financial" Manuals, with Notes 186-390 Appendix I. Evidence(Amendment) Act, 1915... 391,392 Appendix II. Suspension of Trial by Jury in Ireland 393 Appendix III. Rules under Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act ... 394,395 Analytical Index to Acts, Regulations, Orders, and Notes..., , ...^ .... N ... 396-499 ALEXANDER PULLING, C.B., Of Trinity College, Cambridge, and of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. LONDON : PUBLISHED BY HIS MAJESTTS STATIONERY OFFICE. To be purchased through any Bookseller or directly from H.M, STATIONERY OFFICE at the following addresses : Imperial House, Kingsway, London w.c.2, and 28, Abingdon SXREEr, London, s.w.1. 37, Peter street, Manchester -. 1, St. Andrew's Crescent. Cardiff: 23 Forth street, Edinburgh : or trom E. PONSONBY, Ltd., 116, Grafton street, Dublin. February, 1918. Price Five Shillings Net. ^;C INTRODUCTORY NOTE. This, the I'ifth, Edition of the Defence of the Realm Manual, supersedes the Edition of May, 1917, and all other previous issues from which it differs in the following essential particulars. The constantly increasing bulk and scope of the Orders under the Defence of the Realm Regulations relating to the Control of Supplies of " War Material," in its widest sense, and to the Production and Control of Food, have called for the relegation of the legislation on those subjects to separate Manuals. Accordingly the War Material Supplies, the Food Production, and the Food Control Orders now appear in the " War Material Supplies Manual," " The Food (Supply and Produc- tion) Manual," and " The Food Control Manual " respectively, and are not reproduced in the present Manual. Nor are the Treasury Securities Orders which, under the new plan referred to, fall into "The Financial Manual." Otherwise the arrangement of this Volume follows that of the previous Editions, viz. : — a division into three Parts, comprising respectively the Acts of Parliament, the Regulations made by Order in Council under the Acts, and the Departmental Orders made under the Regulations, coupled with Notes by the Editor on each Statute or document referred to, and a full Analytical Index to the whole body of Defence of the Realm statutory law. This Edition takes the place of the previously announced Edition of November, 1917, and its appearance has been delayed by the concurrent preparation of Editions of the " Food " and "War Supplies" Manuals and the entire remodelling of Part III. of the present Manual which the new plan has entailed. Part I. — The Defence of the Realm Acts. As in the previous edition, this Part comprises the Defence of the Realm Acts of 1914 and 1915, with the exception of Amend- ment Act, No. 3, which, together with the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations and Orders (also excluded), form a body of law relating to the State Control of Liquor distinct from that herein comprised, and also the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916^ The Defence of the Realm Acts have not been varied or added to by Parliament during the 9 months elapsing between this and the previous Edition, but various enactments have been placed on the statute book directly affecting the Defence of the Realm Code; all these will be found referred to in the relative footnotes to that Code as printed in Part II. of this Manual. This book, being printed for the " King's Printer of Acts of Parliament," the copies of Acts therein contained have the same authorisation as separate copies of Acts similarly printed, and eimilarly purchaseable. In order to retain this authority, the main text of Part I. of this Manual comprises the full unamended text of the Defence of the Realm Acts passed : enactments, sucli as s. 1 (3) of the 1914 Consolidation Act, which have been extended and amended by subsequent enactments, are, in addition to their appearance in the main text, reproduced in a footnote in what appears to be their resultant form. (3496r— 15.) Wt. 6251— 499/42. 10,000. 8/18. (6f) D & S. 0. 10. 41 9320 Part II. — The Defence of the Realm Regulations as amended TO February 28th, 1918, reproduced in Consolidated Form. The Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, aa issued by His Majesty in Council on November 28th, I9I4, were G'J in number. During the period of three years and a quarter which has since elapsed, two-thirds of the original 63 Regulations have been amended, the variation in many cases consisting of extensive revocations and additions, and in some extending to the substitution of a whole Regulation in amended form. Further, besides vsuch amendments, 174 entirely new Regulations have been introduced into the Code, which now comprises 231 Regulations, of which 31 (see the Table of Regulations, p. 29 hereof) have been made since the end of May, 1917 — the date of the previous edition of this Manual, " The Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914," dated November 28th, 1914, were printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1914, No. 1699. The amendments made in ill em Aveie effected by 65 amending Orders in Council of which the dates, and numbers as printed as Statutorj' Rules and Orders, are given in the following Table : — Older in Council. St. R. & O., Year and Number. Order in Council. St. R. & O., Year and Number. March 23, 1915 April 13, 1915 April 29, 1915 June 2, 1915 June 10, 1915 July 6, 1915 July 28, 1915 Sept. 24, 1915 Oct. 14, 1915 Nov. 30, 1915 Dec. 22, 1915 Jan. 27, 1916 Feb, 3, 1916 Feb. 15, 1916 Feb. 29, 1916 March 21, 1916 March 30, 1916 April 12, 1916 ipril 19, 1916 April 22, 1916 April 26, 1916 May 10, 1916 May 23, 1916 June 1, 1916 June 8, 1916 June 27, 1916 July 12, 1916 July 28, 1916 Aug. 18, 1916 Sept. 7, 1916 Oct. 3, 1916 Oct. 24, 1916 Nov. 6, 1910 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 No. 235. No. 302. No. 384. No. 532. No. 551. No. 634. No. 715. No. 933. No. 998. No. 1131. No. 1220. No. 22. No. 31. No. 71. No. 124. No. 187. No. 208. No. 231. No. 251. No. 253. No. 257. No. 296. No. 317. No. 345. No. 359. No. 417. No. 466. No. 501. No. 561. No. 614. No. 702. No. 731 No. 767 Nev. 16,1916 Nov. 23, 1916 Nov. 29, 1916 Dec. 5, 1916 Dec. 13, 1916 Dec. 22, 1916 Jan. 10, 1917 Jan. 24, 1917 Feb. 6, 1917 Feb. 16, 1917 Feb. 23, 1917 March 1.3, 1917 March 30, 1917 April 14, 1917 Aprir20, 1917 May 2, 1917 May 10, 1917 May 19, 1917 June 13, 1917 June 28, 1917 July 17, 1917 Aug. 8. 1917 Aug. 22, 1917 Aug. 29, 1917 Sept. 29; 1917 Oct. 23, 1917 Nov. 16, 1917 Nov. 27, 1917 Dec. 21, 1917 Jan. 2, 1918 Jan. 16, 1918 Feb. 5, 1918 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1918 1918 1918 , No. 792 , No. 806 , No. 835. , No. 840. , No. 865. , No. 897> , No. 5. , No. 47. , No. 127. , No. 156. , No. 190. , No. 240. , No. 268. , No. 370. , No. 380. , No. 423. No. 440. , No. 475. , No. 546. , No. 656. , No. 736. , No. 806. , No. 886. , No. 906. , No. 1008. , No. 1092. , No. 1190. , No. 1322. , No. 1348. , No. 10. , No. 56. , No. 163. Each of these (as all other Statutory Rules and Orders which Iiave been printed and put on sale) may be obtained, and cited (see 56 & 57 Vict., c. 66, s. 3 (2)), by its number and year. Part II. of this Manual consists of the reproduction as a single Consolidated Code of the i)rovision8 contained in the 66 separate Orders in Coimcil (viz., tlie Order issuing the November, 1914, Regulations and the Orders specified in the foregoing table) above referred to. This reproduction as a Single Code of the whole of the Defence of the Realm Regulations as in force on February 28th, 1918, has been effected under the authority of Regulation 64 of the Code (printed at p. 183 below). This book being printed under the authority of His Majesty's Stationery 0£&ce, will by virtue of the Documentary Evidence Acts, 1868 and 1882 (31 & 32 Vict. c. 37 ; 45 «& 46 Vict. c. 9) be priTnd facie evidence in any legal proceedings of the Defence of the Realm Regulations issued by His Majesty contained in it. A table shewing the arrangement of the Regulations of the Consolidated Code will be found afpp. 29-38 of this Manual. Against every regulation or passage of the Code a reference to the date of the Order in Council which (see above) issued the Regulation in its present form or made an addition or alteration thereto is inserted. For those marginal dates as for the explanatory footnotes (which form no part of the Regulations as issued by Order in Council) the Editor is alone responsible. In this Edition, as in its predecessors, the Editorial Notes have been remodelled wherever new legislation by Act, Regulation, or Order so required, and an attempt has been made to give a detailed reference to every Act of Parliament, Statutory Rule, or other document relative to the wide range of subjects now covered by the Code. In the Consolidated Code of Regulations which forms Part II. of this Manual all passages containing alterations made, and new matter added, since May 31st, 1917 (the date of the last edition), are denoted by thick black lines, but it may be con- venient to briefly state here the field covered by the more important Regulations introduced into the Code since that date. As regards food supplies the powers of the Food Controller under Reg. 2gg and otherwise have been strengthened, and he has been given similar powers to those which the Military Departments exercise under 2b, 2e, 7, 8c, 8cc, and 35a. (a) As regards increased and improved cultivation of land the Agricultural Departments' powers under Regulations 2m and 2n have been strengthened, and the parting with horses used in agriculture restricted (Reg. 2T).(b) As to war material supplies the variance of sub-contracts is pro- vided for (Reg. 2bb), as is the price to be paid for requisitioned timber (Reg. 2c) ; powers as to trees and timber, and as to horses and horse-drawn vehicles are conferred on the Board of Trade (Reg. 2jj (3), (4), (5)).(c) The State Control of means of communication has been extended to highways (Reg. b\) (powers being- conferred on the Army Council as to road material (Reg. 9gg (5) ) and, as regards requisitioning materials and plant, to tramways and light rail- ways (Reg. 7 bbb). (a) All the Food Control legislation is comprised in the " Food Control Manual." (b) See the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." (c) All the legislation relating to the Control of Supplies is contained in the "War Material Supplies Manual" where the numerous Orders are grouped and co-ordinated. As to shipping the provisions as to wireless installations are strengthened (Reg. 37b (2) (3) ), provision is made as to the entry into harbours of ships carrying explosives for defensive purposes (Reg. 38b), and far reaching powers as to trade, ports, freight, rates, shipbuilding, and restricting voyages are con- ferred on the Shipping Controller (Regs. 39bbb-39ddd) . The Board of Trade's consent to the transfer of the registry of certain British ships is made necessary (Reg. 39g). Certain persons are prohibited from entering shipbuilding yards (Reg. 29c). Two new Regulations relate to air-raids, one (Reg. 17a) empowers the use of premises as public air-raid shelters and the other (Reg. 17b) provides for the erection of hoardings where buildings are damaged. Considerable additions are made to the provisions against communications with the enemy or other undesirables (Regs. 18a, 24, 24b). Other miscellaneous extensions of the Code relate to the powers of the Director-General of National Service who is empowered (Reg. 8aa) to prohibit the establishment of new retail businesses, and to whom are transferred (Reg. 8e) the powers of the Minister of Munitions as to building and construction work. On the Director-General are conferred various powers as to exemptions from military service, the attestation of soldiers, and the duties of employers (Regs. 41a, 45b, 45c, 53b, 61a, &c., &c.). The Minister of Munitions is empowered to reduce shoplighting so as to save light, heat, and power (Reg. 11a). The importation of publications contravening Reg. 27 can be prohibited (Reg. 27b), and the printing and circulation of propagandist war leaflets is subjected to restrictions (Reg. 27c). Part III. — Orders made under the Regulations. Under powers contained in the Regulations various Orders have been made by the Treasury, by the Admiralty, the Army Council, and the Minister of Munitions, and by the Secretary of State, the Secretary for Scotland, the Board of Trade, the Local Government Board, the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland, the Food Controller, the Shipping Controller, and the Director- General of National Service. Part III. of this Manual comprises the full text of all the Orders made under the Regulations by these and other Depart- ments, and in force February 28th, 1918, except: — (1) Orders as to War Material Supplies, Food Production, Food Control, &c., which, as stated at the commence- ment of this Introduction, have under the new plan been relegated to separate Manuals restricted to those subjects. (2) Orders of a purely local character of which detailed lists with references to the ** London Gazette," &c., are given in lieu of the full text.(b) This book being printed under the authority of His Majestj-^'s Stationery Office, will by virtue of the Documentary Evidence (a) A corresponding survey in outline of the chief additions to the Code made between February 28th and May Slst, 1917, will be found at pp. v, vi of the Introduction to the Manual of the last named date. (b) Where as in the case of those relating to cinematograph films the local orders are few in number, a list of them is given in a footnote to the empower- ing Regulation {e.g. Reg. 35, p. 125) instead of in Part III. Acts, 1868 and 1882 (31 & 32 Vict., c. 37; 45 & 46 Vict., c. 9), vii as applied to the Board of Agriculture and Fislieries by the Docu- mentary Evidence Act, 1895 (58 & 59 Vict. c. 9), to the Depart- ment of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland by s. 21 (3) of the Agriculture and Technical Instruction (Ireland) Act, 1899 (62 & 63 Vict. c. 50), to the Minister of Munitions by s. 18 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 54), to the Army Council, and the Secretary for Scotland by s. 5 of the Evidence (Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 94), to the Food and Shipping Controllers by s. 11 (4) of the New Ministeries and Secretaries Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 68), and to the Director-General of National Service by s. 2 (2) of the Ministry of National Service Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5, c. 6), be priTna, facie evidence in any legal proceedings of the Orders con- tained in it which have been made by all the first-named Govern- ment Departments. Certain of these Orders are expressed as being made under a specified Regulation of the Code, whilst others are expressed to be made under the general powers of the Defence of the Realm Acts and Regulations. In this Manual they are classified according to, and printed in the .sequence of, the particular Regulation from which, or from which in common with other powers, they appear to derive their force, and to further assist reference the number of that Regulation is in this Edition given in the headline to each page on which an Order so classified there- under occurs. It is believed that this arrangement, by which reference from an empowering Regulation to the Departmental legislation effected thereunder is facilitated, will be found con- venient, but for the headings and other words preceding an Order, for its grouping under a particular Regulation, and for the foot- notes which in this Edition have been again enlarged, the Editor is alone responsible. A list of the classes into which the Orders lend themselves for grouping will be found at pp. 186-8 : in July, 1916, the number of classes of Orders was 11; it has now been extended to 48, The new classes embrace the Orders of the Minister of Munitions constituting special " ejectment " areas, as to economy of shop lighting, and as to safety rules for factories, those of the Board of Trade as to coal, charges for carrying merchandise, and rates, dues and charges at ports, those of the Director-General of National Service as to the licensing of retail businesses, and building and construction work, that of the Treasury* as to Stationery Office powers, those of the competent military autho- rity in Ireland as to possession, etc., of arms and explosives, those of the Army Council as to exemption from provisions as to non-postal communications and the despatch of parcels, and those of the Admiralty as to safety rules in factories. Large additions to, and modifications in, the Orders of the other classes have also been made. The Appendices. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, 1915, provides for the giving in evidence before a jury on a trial for an indictable offence of depositions of witnesses engaged on naval or military service, and before a jury or a court-martial on a trial for an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations of statements of '^"^ witneftses at preliminary investigations. It also provides for the admittance as evidence of officially printed copies of Orders of the Army Council, &c. That Act is not one of the Defence of the Realm Acts, but it is so closely connected with the subject of this Manual that it has been considered convenient to print it as Appendix 1. (p. 391) thereto. In this Edition two further Appendices have been added, comprising, respectively, the Royal Proclamation suspending in Ireland Section 1 of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915 (Right of a British subject charged with offence to be tried by Civil Court), and the Rules made by the Railway and Canal Commission under the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act. The Index. In the Index which concludes the volume an attempt has been made to give a direct reference to each " Defence of the Realm " Enactment, Regulation, or Order both under each particular subject of the legislation, and under the Authority to whom powers are given, or on whom duties are imposed. Thus under the name of each Government Department direct reference is given to each Regulation giving powers to that Department, and to the Orders made in pursuance thereof; under the heading '* Competent Naval or Military Authority " will be found refer- ences to each Regulation conferring powers on such an authority, and the headings " Aliens Officer," and " Customs and Excise Officer" are arranged on the like plan; and under the heading *' Police " the powers possessed only by higher officers of police, and those conferred on all constables, are separately grouped, and analysed under each subject, of administrative or executive action. Under the heading *' Permits " (p. 466) the various provisions of the Regulations thereto relating have been brought together, and under " Summary Offences " a list is given of the offences declared by the Regulations to be ** summary offences" within Regulation 56 (2). Under "Scotland " and " Ireland " will be found lists of the provisions specially relating to those countries. Similar means of reference to the numerous Orders affecting Food Production and Food vSupply are furnished by the similar Analytical Indexes to the " Food (Supply and Production") Manual," and the " Food Control Manual," which are arranged on like detailed plans. As regards Supplies other than Food, the Alphabetical Table at the beginning of the " War Material Supplies Manual " shows at a glance what articles are subject to acquisition or control, and which Department has made the Order and its date. All the Index entries are in double form, i.e., they refer both to the Section of the Act, Number of the Regulation, or Date of the Order in reference, and to the Page of this Manual on which the document referred to is printed. Alexander Pulling. The Temple, June 30th, 1918. PART I. THE DEFENCE OP THE REALM ACTS. [The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 42), which relates to State Control of the Liquor Trade, is omitted from the present Manual as being outside its scope. The Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916, which is within such scope, is printed pp. 10-27 below. (1) The Defence of the IIealm Consolidation Act, 1914 (5 Geo. 5, c. 8). An Act to consolidate and amend the Defence of the Realm Acts. [27th November, 1914.] BE it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the. Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : 1. — (1) His Majesty in Council has power during the continu- Power to ance of the present war to issue regulations(a) for securing the make regu- public safety and the defence of the realm, and as to the powers tjie^^j^efence and duties for that purpose of the Admiralty and Army Council(to) ^^ ^jj^ realm, and of the members of His Majesty's forces and other persons acting in his behalf; and may by such regulations authorise the trial by courts-martial, (c) or in the case of minor offences by courts of summary jurisdiction, and punishment of persons committing offences against the regulations and in particular against any of the provisions of such regulations designed — (a) to prevent persons communicating with the enemy or obtaining information for that purpose or any purpose (a) Regulations. — The Regulations made under this and the amending Acta are (in accordance with provision made by Order in Council) reproduced in Consolidated Form as Part II. of this Manual. (b) (i) Constitution of Army Council. — The Army Council was con- stituted by Letters Patent of February 6th, 1904, which together with the Orders in Council of August 10th, 1904, February 15th, 1909, and August 2nd, 1910, distributing the business of the Council, are printed at pp. 1248-1252 of the Annual Volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912. By Order in Council of January 27th, 1916, it was provided that the Chief of the Imperial General Staff shall be responsible for issuing the orders of the Government in regard to military operations. New Letters Patent are issued whenever a change in the Members of the Army Council occurs, see Notice of Letters Patent of April 20th, 1918," appoint- ing the Rt. Hon. Alfred Viscount Milner, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., President, and James Ian Macpherson, Esq., Vice-President of the Army Council, " London Gazette," May 7th, 1918. By 9 Edw. 7, c. 3, s. 4, various powers and duties were transferred to the Army Council. (ii) Powers of Minister of Munitions. — Art. 3 of the Ministry of Muni- tions Order in Council, 1915 (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1915, No. 580), provides that this enactment shall be read as if the Minister of Munitions were mentioned therein in addition to the Admiralty and Army Council. This Order in Council was made under s. 2 of the Ministry of Munitions Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c 51), which established a Ministry of Munitions. By Warrant under Royal Sign Manual of June 9th, 1915, His Majesty appointed the Right Honourable David Lloyd George the first Minister of Munitions (see " London Gazette," Juno 11th, 1915). (iii) Powers of Food and Shipping Controllers. — Ss. 4, 6 of the New Ministeries and Secretaries Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 68), provide that the Food Controller and the Shipping Controller shall respectively have such further powers as may be conferred on them by regulations under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, and that reoulations may be made under that Act accordingly. For powers so conferred on the Food Controller, see Regs. 2b, 2e, 2r-2jj, 7, 8c, 8cc, 35a, printed at pp. 43, 45-52, 69, 75, 76, 126, and on the Shipping Controller, see Regs. 37c, 39cc, 39e, printed at pp. 131, 138, 140. (c) Trial by Jury. — As to right of British subject to trial by jury, see 5 Geo. 5, c. 34, a. 1 (2), printed at p. 6. Defence of the Ileah)^ Consolidation Act, 1914 (5 Geo. 5. c. 8). calculated to jeopardise the success of the operations of any of His Majesty's forces or the forces of his allies or to assist the enemy; or (6) 10 secure the safety of His Majesty's forces and ships and the safety of any means of communication and of railways, ports, and harbours; or (c) lo prevent the spread of false reports or reports likely to cause disaffection to His Majesty or to interfere with the success of His Majesty's forces by land or sea or to prejudice His Majesty's relations with foreign powers ; or {d) to secure the navigation of vessels in accordance with directions given by oi under the authority of the Admiralty ; or (e) otherwise to prevent assistance being given to the enemy or the successful prosecution of the war being en- dangered, (a) (2) Any such regulations may provide for the suspension of any restrictions on the acquisition or user of land, or the exercise of the power of making byelaws, or any other power under the Defence Acts, 1842 to 1875, (b) or the Military Lands Acts, 1891 to 1903, (c) and any such regulations or any orders made there- under affecting the pilotage of vessels may supersede any enact- ment, order, charter, byelaw, regulation or provision as to pilotage. (d) (a) Pkovisions of Regulations. — For reference to the Regulations made as regards any particular subject, see the Analytical Index at the end of this Volume. (b) Defence Acts.— The Defence Acts, 1842 (5 & 6 Vict. c. 94), 1854 (17 & 18 Vict. c. 67), 1859 (22 Vict. c. 12), 1 860 (23 & 24 Vict. c. 112), and 1865 (28& 29 Vict, c. 65), and the Defence Acts Amendment Act, 1873 (36 & 37 Vict. c. 72), maybe cited by the collective title " the Defence Acts, 1842 to 1873 " (see 59 & 60 Vict. c. 14). Land acquisition powers under the Defence Acts were conferred on the Admiralty by the Naval Works Act, 1895 (58 & 59 Vict. c. 35, s. 2), which provides that land acquired by them shall be vested and managed under ss. 9 to 19 of the Admiralty Lands and Works Act, 1864 (27 & 28 Vict. c. 57), and that the corresponding provisions of the Defence Act, 1842, shall not apply. See also s. 11 of the Ranges Act, 1891 (54 & 55 Vict. c. 54), which, as repealed in part by s. 28 of 55 & 56 Vict. c. 43, provides for the settlement by arbitration of the compensation for land acquired under the Defence Acts. (d) Military Lands Acts.— (i.) " The Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903," which (see 63 & 64 Vict. c. 56, s. 6 ; 3 Edw. 7. c. 47, s. 2) comprise the Military Lands Acts, 1892 (55 & 56 Vict. c. 43) ; 1897 (60 & 61 Vict. c. 6) ; 1890 (63 & 64 Vict. c. 56) ; and 1903 (3 Edw. 7. c. 47). (ii.) The land acquisition powers under these Acts were extended to the Admiralty by 58 & 59 Vict, c 35, s. 2, which provides that land acquired by them shall be vested and managed under ss. 9 to 19 of the Admiralty Lands and Works Act, 1864 (27 & 28 Vict. c. 57); the bye-law making powers were ex- tended to the Admiralty by 63 & 64 Vict. c. 56, s. 2 (1). (iii.) The Military Lands Acts have been adapted in their application to County Associations by Regulations of the Army Council under s. 4 of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907 (7 Edw. 7. c. 9) ("Appendix XVI. of the Territorial Force Regulations, 1912 "), printed in Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912, pp. 1211-1220. (iv.) Bye-laws under the Acts are " regulations " within the Documentary Evidence Acts, 1868 and 1882, and may be proved accordingly, see 55 & 56 Vict, c. 43, B. 17 (3). (d) Pilotage. — The principal enactments as to Pilotage are now comprised in the Pilotage Act, 1913 (2 & 3 Geo. 5, c. 31) and Pilotage Orders thereunder. For regulations made under s. 1 (2) above, see Regulation 39 printed at p. 133, and the Admiralty and Pilotage Authorities' Orders printed in Part III. of this Manual, pp. 367-375, referred to in footnote (b) thereto. Defence of the Realm Consolidation Acty 19l4 (5 Geo, 5. c 8), (a) (3) It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council — (a) to require that there shall be placed at their disposal the whole or any part of the output of any factory or workshop in which arms, ammunition, or warlike stores or equipment, or any articles required for the production thereof, are manufactured ; (6) to take possession of and use for the purpose of His Majesty's naval or military service any such factory or workshop or any plant thereof(a) ; and regulations under this Act may be made accordingly. (a) Amendments otp Section 1 (3).— (i) By s. 1 (1) of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act, 1915, printed at p. 8 below, sub-section (3) was applied to any factory or workshop of whatever sort or to the plant thereof and paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) were added to the subsection. (11) Art. 3 of the Ministry of Munitions Order in Council, 1915 (printed at*- Statutory Rules and Orders, 1915, No. 580), provides that s. 1 (3) as thus amended shall be read as if the Minister of Munitions were mentioned therein in addition to the Admiralty and Army Council. ' (iii) S. 10 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915 (printed as footnote (a; to p. 9), substitutes a new paragraph (rf) for that mentioned in note (i). (iv) The result of these amendments is that s. 1 (3) of the 1914 Act would now appear to read as follows : — S. 1 (3) It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions — (a) to require that there shall be placed at their disposal the whole or any part of the output of any factory or workshop of whatever sort or the plant thereof ; (6) to take possession of and use for the purpose of His Majesty's naval or military service any factory or workshop or any plant thereof ; (c) to require any work in any factory or workshop lo be done iu accordance with the directions of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, given with the object of making the factory or workshop, or the plant or labour therein, as useful as possible for the production of war material ; and (d) to regulate or restrict the carrying on of any work in any factory, workshop, or other premises, or the engagemeni or employment of any workmen or all or any classes of work- men therein, or to remove the plant therefrom, with a view to maintaining or increasing the production of munitions in other factories, work-shops, or premises, or to regulate and control the supply of metals and material that may be required for any articles for use in war ; and (e) to take possession of any unoccupied premises for the purpose of housing workmen employed in the production, storage, or transport of war material ; and regulations under this Act may be made accordingly. In this sub-section the expression "war material " includes arms, ammunition, warlike stores and equipment, and everything required for or in connection with the production thereof. 3496 A 2 4 Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914 (5 Geo. 5. c. 8). (4) For the purpose of the trial of a person for an offence under the regulations by court-martial(a) and the punishment thereof, the person may be proceeded against and dealt with a8 if he were a peraon subject to military law(b) and had on active service committed an oHence under section five of the Army Act(c) : Provided that where it is proved that the offence is committed with the intention of assisting the enemy a person convicted of such an offence by a court-martial shall be liable to suffer death. (5) For the purpose of the trial of a person for an offence under the regulations by a court of summary jurisdiction and the punishment thereof, the offence shall be deemed to have been committed either at the place in which the same actually was committed or in any place in which the offender may be, and the maximum penalty which may be inflicted shall be imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term of gix months or a fine of one hundred pounds, or both such imprison- 42 & 43 Vict, ment and fine ; section seventeen of the Summary Jurisdiction ®- *^- Act, 1879, shall not apply to charges of offences against the regulations, (d) but any person aggrieved by a conviction of a court of summary jurisdiction may appeal in England to a court of quarter sessions, and* in Scotland under and in terms of the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Acts(e) ; and in Ireland in manner provided by the Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Acti.(*) (a) Courts-martial. — The enactments and rules relating to military courts- martial are comprised in ss. 47 et seq. of the Army Act (as to which Act se« foot- note (c) below) and the (Army) Rules of Procedure. Revised General Orders regulating the practice and procedure of naval courts martial were approved by Order in Council, July 7th, 1916 (Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 490). (b) Persons subject to Military Law. — See ss. 175-177 of the Army Act (c) Army Act. — The Army Act (44 & 45 Vict. c. 58) has been repeatedly amended and has in accordance with s. 8 (2) of the Army Annual Act, 1885 (48 & 49 Vict. c. 8), been printed with the amendments made down to the end of the session 5 & 6 Geo. 5, and such print has been put on sale. S. 70 (5) of the Army Act was subsequently amended by 6 & 7 Geo 5. c. 33, by 8. 4 of the Army (Annual) Act, 1916 (6 Geo. 5. c. 5), and by ss. 4, 5 of the Army (Annual) Act, 1917 (7 Geo. 5. c. 9). See also the Army Transfers Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 43), which as amended by 6 Geo. 5. c. 15, s. 13, amends 8. 83 of the Army Act. S. 8 (3) of the 1885 Act provides that references in any past or future Act to the Army Act shall be construed to refer to the Army Act as so amended. (d) Claim to Trial by Jury. — S. 17 relates to the right to claim trial by jury in case of certain offences, otherwise triable summarily. This Act excludes that right, but gives a right of appeal from a summary conviction. (e) "Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) AbTS." — This expression means the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act, 1908 (8 Edw. 7. c. 65), which consoli- dated and amended the previous Acts, and the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act 1908, Amendment Act, 1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 28). The appeal is by stated case to the High Court of Justiciary under ss. 60-76 of the 1908 Act, or by any other competent mode of appeal, see s. 76. There is no appeal " on the merits m any case. (f) "Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Acts." — This expression means so far as respects the Dublin Metropolitan Police District, the Acts regu- lating the powers and duties of justices of the peace or of the police of that district, and as respects any other part of Ireland, the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851 (14 & 15 Vict. c. 93). and any Act, past or future, amending the same. See Interp. Act, 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 63.) s. 13 (9). Under these Acts the appeal is to Quarter Sessions or by special case on point of law to the High Court, tee 20 & 21 Vict. c. 43. Defence of the Realm {Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 6. c. 34). 5 [Riffht of British Subject to Trial hy Juryi\ (6) The regulations may authorise a court-martial or court of summary jurisdiction, in addition to any other punishment, to order the forfeiture of any goods in respect of which an offence against the regulations has been committed. 2.— (1) This Act may be cited as the Defence of the Realm Short title Consolidation Act, 1914. f^ ^^g^^- ^ (2) The Defence of the B-ealm Act, 1914, (a) and the Defence ^ 29. of the Realm (No. 2) Act, 1914, (b) are hereby repealed, but 4 & 5 Geo. 5. nothing in this repeal shall affect any Orders in Council made c. 63. thereunder, and all such Orders in Council shall, until altered or revoked by an Order in. Council under this Act, continue in force and have effect as if made under this Act.(c) (2) The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5, c. 34). An Act to amend the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914. [16th March 1915.] BE it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : 1. — (1) Any offence against any regulations made under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914,(d) which is triable by court martial may, instead of being tried by a court martial, be tried by a civil court with a jury, and when so tried the offence shall be deemed to be a felony punishable with the like punish- ment as might have been inflicted if the offence had been tried by court martial. (e) (a) Repealed Defence op the Realm Acts — The first Defence of the Realm Act (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 29) passed 4 days .after the outbreak of war, is printed at p. 13 of the Manual of Emergency Legislation, and the second Act which extended the power to make regulations, and was passed August 28th, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 63) at pp. 22, 23 of that Manual. (c) Revoked Orders in Council. — Four Orders in Council issuing Defence of the Realm Regulations, dated respectively August 12th, September Ist and 17th, 1914 (printed at pp. 146-155 of the Manual of Emergency Legisla- tion), and October 14th, 1914 (printed at pp. 99-102 of Supplement No. 2 to the Manual), were made under the repealed Acts. These four Orders in Council were revoked as from November 28th, 1914, by Regulation 63 of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, printed at j). 96 of the November, 1916, Edition of this Manual. That revoking provision being now "spent " was repealed by Order in Council of January 24th, 1917, amend- ing the Regulations, and therefore no longer appears in the Code as printed in Part II. of this Edition. (d) Regulations. — The Regulations made under this and the amending Acts are (in accordance with provision made by Order in Council) reproduced in Consolidated Form as Part II. of this Manual. The 1914 Act is printed above. (e) Punishment on trial by Civil Court. — The punishment which may be inflicted is penal servitude for life or any less punishment, or if the offence was committed with the intention of assisting the enemy, death or any less punishment, with, in addition in either case, forfeiture of the goods in respect of which the offence was committed, see 5 Geo. 5. c. 8, s. 1 (4), printed at p. 4, and Regulation 57, printed at p. 177. As to appeals from convictions by a ciYil court see footnote (a) (i) to Reg. 56a, p. 176. Right of British sub- ject charged with offence to be tried by civil court. 5 Geo. 5. c 8. 3496 A 3 Defence oftJie Realm {Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5. c. 34.), [Right of British Subject to Trial hy Jury.'] (2) Where a person, being a British subject(a) but not being a person subject to the Naval Discipline Act(b) or to military law, is alleged to be guilty of an offence against any regulations made under the Defence of the Eealm Consolidation Act, 1914,(o) he shall be entitled, within six clear days from the time when the general nature of the charge is communicated to him, to claim to be tried by a civil court with a jury instead of being tried by court martial, and where such a claim is made m manner provided by regulations under the last-mentioned Act the offence shall not be tried by court martial : Provided that this subsection shall not apply where the offence is tried before a court of summary jurisdiction(d) : Provided also that before the trial of any person to whom this iection applies, and as soon as practicable after arrest, the general nature of the charge shall be communicated to him in writing and notice in writing shall at the same time be given, in a form provided by regulations under the said Act, of his rights under this section. (3) In addition and without prejudice to any powers which a court may possess to order the exclusion of the public from any proceedings, if, in the course of the trial of a person for a felony under this section, application is made by the prose- cution, in the interests of national safety, that all or any portion of the public should be excluded during any part of the hearing, the court may naake an order to that effect, but the passing of sentence shall in any case take place in public. (a) " British Subject." — This expression is defined by the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 17), s. 27 (1), for the purposes of that Act. For the purposes of this Act the expression includes a woman who has married an alien, but before the marriage was a British subject, see 8. 1 (8), printed at p. 7. (b) Naval Discipline Act. — The Naval Discipline Act (29 & 30 Vict. c. 109) was amended by the Naval Discipline Act, 1884 (47 & 48 Vict. c. 39), the Naval Discipline Act, 1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 41), the Naval Discipline Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5. c. 30\ the Naval Discipline (No. 2) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 73), the Naval Discipline Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 34) and s. 7 of the Air Force (Constitution) Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 51), and has in accordance with 8. 7 (2) of the 1884 Act, s. 2 (2) of the 1909 Act, s. 16 (2) of the 1915 Act, 8, 5 of the 1915 (No. 2) Act, and s. 2 of the 1917 Act as applied by s. 7 of the Air Force (Constitution) Act, been printed with the amendments so made down to the passing of the last-named Act and such print has been put on sale. The sections referred to provide for references in other Acts to the Naval Discipline Act being construed as references to the Act as so amended. The Naval Discipline Act was as to part of s. 67 repealed by the Perjury Act, 1911, and has also been amended as to delegation of powers by 6 & 7 Geo. 5. c, 17, and 7 Geo. 5. c. 11. (c) Regulations. — The Regulations made under this and the amending Acts are (in accordance with provision ..made by Order in Council) reproduced in Consolidated Form as Part II of this Manual. The 1914 Act is printed at pp. 1-5. (d) Claim to Trial by Jury. — S. 1 (5) of the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914 (printed at p. 4 above), excludes the operation of 8. 17 of the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1879, which gave a right to claim trial by jury. Defence oj the Realm {Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 Geo, 5. c. 34), 7 [Right of British Subject to Trial by Jury.^ (4) The Vexatious Indictments Act, 1859, as amended by 22 & 23 Vict, any subsequent enactment shall apply to a felony under this c. 17. section as if it were included among the offences mentioned in section one of that Act, but a felony under this section shall not be triable by a court of quarter sessions. (a) (5) For the purpose of the trial of a person for a felony under this section the offence shall be deemed to have been committed either at the place in which the same actually was committed or in any place in the United Kingdom in which the offender may be found or to which he may be brought for the purpose of speedy trial. (6) An indictment under this section shall not be deemed void or defective by reason that the facts or matters alleged in the indictment for the felony amount in law to treason ; and if the facts or matters proved at the trial of any person indicted for any felony under this section amount in law to treason, the person shall not by reason thereof be entitled to be acquitted of such felony; but no person tried for such felony shall be afterwards prosecuted for treason upon the same facts. (7) In the event of invasion or other special military emergency arising out of the present war. His Majesty may by Proclamation forthwith suspend the operation of this section, either generally or as respects any area specij&ed in the Proclamation, without prejudice, however, to any proceedings under this section which may be then pending in any civil court, (b) (8) The expression "British subject "(c) in this section include* a woman who has married an alien but who before the marriage was a British subject. (9) In the application of this section to Scotland " a civil court with a jury " means the High Court of Justiciary, and subsec- tion (4) shall not apply. (10) This section shall apply in the case of offences committed and persons arrested before as well as after the passing of this Act. (a) Provision as to Scotland. — Subsection (4) does not apply to Scotland, see subsection (9) printed below. (to) Suspension of Trial ey Jury. — By Proclamation dated April 26th, 1916 (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 256), the operation of this section was suspended in Ireland. Reg. 58a, printed at p. 179, makes provision for trial by courts-martial on such suspension by Proclama- tion. And Reg. 58d, printed at p. 180, provides for the trial by courts-martial of offences committed by the military whilst 5 Geo. 5. c. 34 is suspended. (c) " British Subject "this expression is defined by the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 17), s. 27 (1), for the purposes of that Act. 3496 A 4 8 Defence of the Realm {Amendment) No. 2, Ad, 1915 (5 Geo. 5. c. 37) [Productio7i of Munitions.'] Witnessed. 2. In Ireland a person charged with an offence against any regulations made under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, (a) before a court martial shall not, nor shall the wife or husband, as the case may be, of a person so charged, be a com- petent witness, whether the person so charged is charged severally or jointly with any other person. (b) 3. This Act may be cited as the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915. (3) The Defence of the Realm (Amendment) No. 2, Act, 1916 (5 Geo. 5. c. 37). An Act to amend the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914. [16th March, 1915.] BE it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : 1. — (1) Subsection (3) of section one of the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, (c) (which gives power to the possession and use for the purpose of His Majesty's naval and military services certain factories or workshops or the plant thereof), shall apply to any factory or workshop of whatever sort, or the plant thereof; and that subsection shall be read as if the following paragraphs were added after paragraph (&) : — " (c) to require any work in any factory or workshop to be done in accordance with the directions of the Admiralty or Army Council, (d) given with the object of making the factory or workshop, or the plant or labour therein, as useful as possible for the produc- tion of war material; and (a) Reodlations. — The Regulations, made under this and the amending Acts, are (in accordance with provision made by Order in Council) reproduced in Consolidated Form as Part II of this Manual. (b) EviDKNCE IN lEE[.AND.-=-The Criminal Evidence Act, 1898, which makes persons charged and their wives or husbands competent witnesses for the defence, does not apply to Ireland save as regards offences under the Motor Car Act, 1903, gees. 19 (4) of the 1903 Act. Art. 693 of the General Orders regulating the procedure of Naval Courts Martial, approved by Order in Council July 7th, 1916 (Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 490), and r. 80 of the (Army) Rules of Procedure (printed in Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912, p. 1275) provide for persons charged, and their wives, being competent witnesses. But for this sub-section, a person charged with an offence in Ireland would in exercising hia choice between trial by jury or by court-martial determine whether the evidence of himself and his wife was, or was not, admissible. {See 70 H.C. Deb. 5 s.) (c) Section 1 (3) of Consolidation Act. — This is printed at p. 3, and is reproduced as amended by this and other legislation in footnote (a) (iv) to the said sub-section on p. 3. (d) Powers of Minister of Munitions. — Art. 3 of the Ministry of Munitions Order in Council, 1915 (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1915, No. 580), provides that this enactment shall be read as if the Minister of Munitions were mentioned therein in addition to the Admiralty and Army Council. Defence of the Realm {Amendment) No. 2, Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5. c. 37). 9 {^Production of Munitions.^ " (d) to regulate or restrict tlie carrying' on of work in any factory or workshop, or remove tlie plant therefrom, with a view to increasing the production of war material in other factories or workshops(a) ; and *' (e) to take possession of any unoccupied premises for the purpose of housing workmen employed in the pro- duction, storage, or transport of war material. "('*) (2) It is hereby declared that where the fulfilment by any person of any contract is interfered with by the necessity on the part of himself or any other person of complying with any requirement, regulation, or restriction of the Admiralty or the Army Council(c) under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914(d), or this Act, or any regulations made thereunder(e), that necessity is a good defence to any action or proceedings taken against that person in respect of the non-fulfilment of the contract so far as it is due to that interference. (3) In this section the expression " war material " includes arms, ammunition, warlike stores and equipment, and everything required for or in connection with the production thereof. S. This Act may be cited as the Defence of the Bealm Short titU. (Amendment), No. 2, Act, 1915. (a) Extension of paragraph (d). — Section 10 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 54) is as follows : — 10. The following paragraph shall be substituted for paragraph (d) set out in Amendment subsection (1) of section one of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) (No. 2) of the DefesM Act, 1915, and shall be deemed to have been contained in that Act, namely : — of the Realm (d) to regulate or restrict the carrying on of any work in any factory, f4™ o'^*^^'**^ workshop, or other premises, or the engagement or employment of 2915" ° ' any workman or all or any classes of workmen therein, or to remove the plant therefrom with a view to maintaining or increasing the production of munitions in other factories, workshops, or premises, or to regulate and control the supply of metals and material that may be required for any articles for use in war. (b) Regulations under these Provisions. — See Regulations 7, 8, 8a, printed at pp. 68, 73. (c) Interference with Contracts by Requirements of Minister of Munitions or Food Controller. — Art. 3 of the Ministry of Munitions Order in Council, 1915 (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1915, No. 580), and Art. 2 of the Food Controller (Concurrent Powers) Order, 1917 (printed p. 18 of the May, 1917, Edition of the " Food Supply Manual "), provide that this enactment shall be read as if the Minister of Munitions and the Food Controller were mentioned therein in addition to the Admiralty and Army Council. The Ministry of Food was established by the New Ministries and Secretaries Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 68) : see pp. 1-4 of the " Food Supply Manual." (d) Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914 (5 Geo. 5. c. 8), printed at pp. 1-5. (e) Regulations. — The Regulations made under the 1914 and amending Acts are (in accordance with provision made by Order in Council) reproduced in Consolidated Form as Part II. of this Manual. 10 Ooutinua- tion of possession of land occu- pied for the purposes of the defence of^the realm. Defence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (4) The Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 63). CHAPTER 63. An Act to make provision with respect to the possession and acquisition of land occupied or used for the Defence of the Realm in connection with the present War and for other purposes connected therewith. [22nd Decemher, 1916.] BE it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : 1. — (1) Where, during the course or within the week imme- diately preceding the commencement of the present war, possession has been taken of any land(a) by or on behalf of any Govern- ment department(b) for purposes connected with the present war, whether in exercise or purported exercise of any prerogative right of His Majesty, or of any powers conferred by or under any enactment relating to the defence of the realm, or by agree- ment, or otherwise, it shall be lawful, subject to the provisions of this Act, for the Government department in possession (here- inafter referred to as the occupying department), after the termination of the present war, to continue in possession of the land for such period, not exceeding two years from such ter- mination, as the occupying department may consider necessary or expedient, and. if on application being made to the Railway and Canal Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) (c) not less than six months before the expiration of such two years the Commission consent thereto, for such further period, not exceeding three years from the expiration of such two years, as the Pommission may consider necessary or expedient in the national interest. (2) Whilst any land so continues in the possession of any occupying department, the department may for the purposes of the public service exercise in relation thereto all such powers as were during the continuance of the war exercisable in relation thereto for the purposes of the defence of the realm, subject, however, as respects the power to close public highways, to the provisions of subsection (3) of section six, and, as respects the power of removal of buildings and works, to the provisions of section two : y9i) " Land " is defined by s. 12 (1) hereof. (b) Government Department. — This includes a Competent Naval or Military Authority, see s. 12 (5) hereof. Under s. 2 (6) of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) (Jfo. 3) Act (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 42) and Regulation 6 of the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations (which relate to the State Control of the Liquor Trade and are omitted from this Manual as being outside its scope) the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) have power to acquire any licensed or other premises within areas in which those Regulations are in force either for the duration of the War and a supplemental period, or permanently. (c) Service of Application. — S?*" Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commission Rules printed in Appendix III. p. 394. Defence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 H (6 8f 7 Geo. 5. c. 63). Provided that — (a) If the exercise of any such powers causes the pollution, abstraction, or diversion of water or the emission of noxious fumes to such an extent that if exercise of such powers had not been authorised by this Act persons interested in adjoining or neighbouring land would have been entitled to restrain the exercise thereof, any person who would have been so entitled shall be entitled to such compensation in respect of any loss occasioned by such pollution, abstraction, diversion, or emission during the period of occupation under this section as, failing agreement, may be determined in manner provided by this Act(a) ; and (b) nothing in this section shall be construed as depriving any person of any right to recover damages in respect of any injury to property caused by accident due to the exercise of any such powers as aforesaid. (3) The occupying department shall pay such rent in respect of any land which continues in their possession, and such con- tinuance shall le upon and subject to such terms and conditions, as to compensation or otherwise (including compensation for any depreciation attributable to works and buildings not removed), as, failing agreement, shall be determined in manner provided by this Act, and in determining the rent payable under this provision regard shall be had to the like considerations as are set out in paragraph 6 of the schedule to this Act with respect to the determination of compensation payable for land acquired under this Act. (4) The occupying department may transfer possession of any land to the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (b) and upon such a transfer being made the depart- ment to whom possession is transferred shall be deemed to be the occupying department. 2. — (1) Whilst any land of which possession has been so taken Power to is in the possession of an occupying department after the ter- remove mination of the present war, any building or other work which "^"^*^^"g^ for purposes connected with the present war has been erected or constructed on over or under the land wholly or partly at the expense of the State, or, with the consent of the occupying department, at the expense of some person not being a person interested in the land, may be removed, without the consent of any person interested in the land, by the occupying department, or, with the consent of the occupying department, by the person at whose expense it was erected or constructed, any law or custom to the contrary notwithstanding r Provided that — {a) where the building or work was erected or constructed partly at the expense of a person interested in the land ; or (a) Determination of Amount of Compensation.— Sec s. 8 hereof. (b) Army Council aud Minister of Munitions.— Se« footnote (b) (i) (ii), p. 1. 12 t>efence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (b) where in pursuance of an agreement with a Govern- ment department any person interested in the land is entitled to the benefit of or to prohibit the removal of the building or work ; this provision shall not authorise the removal of that building or work during the continuance of such interest in the land without the consent of that person or the persons deriving title under him : Provided also that where under any agreement a Government department is entitled to remove any such building or work nothing in this section shall prejudice the rights of the depart- ment or any other person under the agreement. (2) Where any building or work has been removed under the powers conferred by this section the occupying department shall cause the land to be restored to the condition in which it was before the building or work was erected or constructed or shall, if the persons interested in the land agree or the Commission consent, instead of so restoring the land, pay such compensation in respect of the depreciation (if any) in the value of the land attributable to the disturbance of the soil as in default of agreement may be determined in manner provided by this Act. (a) (3) Where any such buildings or works have been erected or constructed upon any common, open space, or allotment(b) the building or work shall be removed and the land restored as aforesaid, except in such cases and to such extent as the Board of Agriculture and risheries(c) on the application of the occupy- ing department may by order declare that such removal and restoration is not required in 4;he interests of the persons interested in the land or the public : Provided that before any such order is made the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries(c) shall give the local authority or board of conservators (if any) in which is vested the management of the common, open space, or allotment, and any other local authority interested, an opportunity of being heard, and that before any such order comes into effect a draft thereof shall be laid before each House of Parliament for a period of thirty days on which that House has sat, and if either of those Houses before the expiration of that period presents an address to His Majesty against the draft or any part thereof, no further pro- ceedings shall be taken thereon, without prejudice to the making of a new draft order. (4) Where any building or any machinery or plant fixed or attached to any land has, for purposes connected with the present war, been erected wholly or partly at the expense of the State in accordance with an agreement with any person interested in the land, any power to remove the building, machinery, and plant so erected conferred on any Government department under the agreement may be exercised, notwithstanding any rights in (a) Service of Application. — See Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commis- sion Rules, printed in Appendix III, p. 394. (b) "Common," "Open Space," "Allotment." — These expressions are for the purposes of this Act defined by s. 12 (3) below. (o) In Scotland, the Secretary for Scotland.— S«« s. 15 (c) hereof. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 13 (6 4- 7 Geo. d. c. 63). the building, machinery, or plant to which any other person intereeted in the land, whether as mortgagee(a) or otherwise, may be entitled. 3.— (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act(b) it shall be Power to lawful to acquire by agreement or oompulsorily on behalf of His acquire land Majesty— - permanently. (a) any land in the possession of an occupying department or any interest in such land ; (6) any land on over or under which any buildings works or improvements have, for purposes connected with the present war, been erected constructed or made wholly or partly at the expense of the State, or any interest in such land ; (2) Where any land or any interest in land is or has been so acquired any adjoining or neighbouring land (whether belonging to the same owner or not}, or any right of access, or other ease- ment(c) or right which appears to the Commisson(d) to be required for the proper enjoyment of the land or interest so acquired, or any interest therein, may, with the consent of the Commission, (d.) also be acquired, (e) (3) The power to acquire land, or an interest therein, under this section shall include power to acquire the land or interest either with or without all or any of the mines or minerals lying thereunder as the purchasing department may determine, and if the surfac* is acquired apart from the mines and minerals either without any right of support or with such right of support as th« department may require. (4) The power of acquisition conferred by this section shall d© exercisable — («) in the case of land in the possession of an occupying department or of land and rights required for the proper enjoyment thereof, by the occupying depart- ment at any time whilst the department is in posses- sion, but not later than three years after the termination of the present war ; (t) in the case of other land or rights, by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions at any time during the present war or within twelve months after the termination thereof. (5) For the purposes of the acquisition of land and interests therein under this section, the provisions of the Lands Clauses v Act9,(t) subject to the modifications set out in the Schedule to this Act, shall be incorporated with this Act. (a) In Scotland, heritable creditor, see s. 15 (ft) hereof. (b) Land which may not he so acquired. — For savings as to commons, parks, gardens, &c., and provision against permanent retention of local authority's, railways, &c., company's or university, school, or charity lands, see s. 13 hereof. (c) "Easement." — 7n Scotland "servitude," s^e s. 15 (b) hereof, (d.) i.e., the Railway and Canal Commission, see s. 1 (1) hereof. (e) Service of Application. — See Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commis- sion Rules, printed in Appendix III, p. 394. (f) "Lands Clauses Acts." — This expression is defined bv s. 23 of the Interpretation Ac+, 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 63). As respects Ireland that expression does not in this present Act include the Railways Acts (Ireland), 1851, 1860, or 1864, or the Railways Traverse Act. See s. 16 hereof. 14 Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (6) Where any buildings, works, or improvements have, for purposes connected with the present war, been erected, con- structed, or made wholly or partly at the expense of the State, on, over, or under any land, no person shall without the consent of a Government department(a) remove, destroy, alter, or dispose of the buildings, works, or improvements whilst the right of acquiring the land conferred by this section remains in force. (7) Any person having power (whether subject to any consent or conditions or not) to sell land authorised to be acquired by any Government department may, subject to the like consent and conditions, grant or demise the land in perpetuity or for any term of years to the Government department at such fee farm or other rent, secured by such condition of re-entry or otherwise as may be agreed upon, and with or without a right of renewal, or grant to the Government department an option to acquire the land : Provided that, where the power to sell arises under the Settled Lands Acts, 1882 to 1890, (b) the powers conferred by this section shall be exercised only with the consent of the trustees of the settlement for the purposes of those Acts, or with the sanction of the court. (c) User of land ^* -^^J land which, or an interest in which, has been acquired acquired. under this Act may be used by any' Government department for the purpose for which it was used during the war or for any other purpose for which it could have been used had the land been acquired under the Defence Acts, 1842 to 1873, (d) or the Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903, (©) notwithstanding that such user could, but for this Act, have been restrained as being in contravention of any covenant or for any other reason, and no person interested in any adjoining or neighbouring land or entitled to any riparian rights shall be entitled to restrain such user; but if, apart from this Act, any such person would have been entitled to re8train(f) such user, then, if application for (a) Government Department. — This includes a Competent Naval or Military Authority, see s. 12 (5) hereof. (b) Settled Land Acts, i.e., the Acts of 1882 (45 & 46 Vict. c. 38), 1884 (47 & 48 Vict. c. 18), 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. c. 30), 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 36), and 1890 (53 & 54 Vict. c. 69). (c) As TO Scotland. — Sub-section 7 of section 3 does not apply to Scotland, tee s. 15 (a). (d) Defence Acts, te., the Acts of 1842 (5 & 6 Vict. c. 94), 1854 (17 «i 18 Vict. c. 67), 1859 (22 Vict. c. 12), 1860 (23 & 24 Vict. c. 112), and 1865 (28 & 29 Vict. c. 65), and the Defence Acts Amendment Act, 1873 (36 & 37 Vict. c. 72), see 59 & 60 Vict. c. 14. (e) Military Lands Acts, i.e., the Acts of 1892 (55 & 56 Vict. c. 43), 1897 (60 & 61 Vict. c. 6), 1900 (63 & 64 Vict. c. 56), and 1903 (3 Edw. 7. c. 47). The land acquisition powers under these Acts were extended to the Admiralty by 08 ^ 59 Vict. c. 35, s. 2 as to which see s. 12 (4) below (f ) " Rkstrain." — In Scotland " interdict," tee s. 15 (b) hereof. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 15 (6 4- 7 Geo. 5. c. 63). the purpose is made within three years after the date of the acquisition of the land under this Act or after the commencement of the user causing the depreciation, whichever may be the later, he shall, — (i) if the land is used for a purpose for which it could have been used had the land been acquired under the Defence Acts, 1842 to 1873, (a) or the Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903, (to) be entitled to such compensation in respect of any breach of a restrictive covenant or damage caused by the pollution, abstraction, or diversion of water, or by the emission of noxious fumes, as in default of agreement may be determined in manner provided by this Act(c) ; and (ii) if the land is used for any other purpose, be entitled to such compensation in respect of any damage occa- sioned by such user as in default of agreement may be determined in manner provided by this Act(c) : Provided that — (a) where such compensation is claimed in respect of any land, the department may, at any time before such claim is determined, and on payment of all costs properly incurred by the claimant in respect of his claim, require the claimant to sell the land or his interest therein at such price as would have been proper ii the value of the land had not been so depreciated, such price in default of agreement to be determined in like manner as if the land had been acquired under section three of this Act; and (b) nothing in this section shall be construed as depriving any person of any right to recover damages in respect of any injury to property caused by accident due to such user as aforesaid ; and (c) in the user of land or an interest in land acquired under 6 Edw. 7 this Act the provisions of the Alkali, &c. Works c. 14. Eegulation Act, 1906, and the Eivers Pollution Pre- 39^f ^^ Vict, vention Acts, 1876 and 1893, and of any local Act 56 ^'57 yic* dealing with the like matters, shall be complied with, c. 31. and those Acts shall apply accordingly, and nothing in this section shall affect the powers conferred by any Act, whether public general or local, on any local authority, (d) board of conservancy, or other public authority, with respect to the prevention of the pollu- tion of rivers, or the abatement of nuisances caused by the emission of smoke or other noxious fumes. (a) Defence Acts. — See footnote (d) to p. 14. (b) Military Lands Acts. — See footnote (e) to p. 14. (c) Determination of Amount of Compensation.— See s. 8 hereof. (d) Local Authority for prevention of Biver Pollution. — County Councils in England and Scotland have as to this matter the same powers and duties as sanitary authorities under the Act of 1876, see s. 14 of the English Local Government Act, 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c. 41), and s. 55 of the Scottish Act of 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 50). As to Border Councils, see also 61 & 62 Vict. c. 34. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6 S- 7 Geo. 5. c. 63). 5.— (1) Where any land or any interest therein has by yirtue of this Act been acquired by any Government department, the department may at any time thereafter sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the land or interest. (2) Where any such land is disposed of, then on the execu- tion and delivery to the purchaser by the Government depart- ment concerned of the necessary or proper assurance of the land disposed of, the purchaser shall notwithstanding any defect in the title of such Government department thereto stand possessed thereof for such estate or interest as may be expressed or intended to be assured to him, freed and absolutely discharged (save as in the assurance may be expressed) from all prior estates, interests, rights, and claims therein or thereto : Provided that if at any time after such disposition any such prior estate, interest, right, or claim as aforesaid is established by the person entitled thereto, there shall be paid to such person compensation to be determined in manner provided by the Lands Clauses Acts, as modified by this Act, with respect to interests in lands which by mistake have been omitted to be purchased, (a) (3) Before any Government department sell any land so acquired or interest therein they shall, unless such land is land upon which buildings of a permanent nature have been erected' wholly or partly at the expense of the State or at the request of, or by arrangement with, any Government department, or is land used in connection with such buildings, first offer to sell the same to the person then entitled to the lands (if any) from which the same were originally severed ; or if such persoji refused to purchase the same, or cannot after diligent inquiry be found, then the like offer shall be made to the person or to the several persons whose lands shall immediately adjoin the land so pro- posed to be sold. (4) If any such persons be desirous of purchasing such lands, then within six weeks after such offer they shall signify their desire in that behalf to the Government department concerned, or if they decline such offer, or if for six weeks they neglect to signify their desire to purchase such lands, the right of pre- emption of every such person so declining or neglecting in respect of the lands included in such offer shall cease. (5) If any person entitled to such pre-emption be desirous of purchasing any such lands and such person and the Government department concerned do not agree as to the price thereof, or other consideration therefor, then such price or other considera- tion shall be determined in manner provided by this Act.(b) (a) Interests omitted to be puhchased. — See as respects England and Ireland, ss. 124 to 126 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1^45 (8 & 9 Vict, c. 18). Subsection (2) of section 5 does not apply to Scotland, see s. 15 (a) hereof. (b) Determination of Amount of Compensation.— Se« s. 8 hereof. Defence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 17 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (6) The provisions of tlie last three foregoing subsections shall apply in the case of a lease of land for a term exceeding twenty- one years in like manner as they apply to a sale of land, except where the land is leased for the purpose of the development thereof in connection with any factory, building, camp, or other premises erected or established on land retained by the Govern- ment, (a) 6. — (1) Where, in the exercise or purported exercise of any Provisions as prerogative right of His Majesty or any powers conferred by or to highways, under any enactment relating to the defence of the realm, or by agreement, or otherwise, for purposes connected with the present war, any railway or tramway or any cable line or pipes have been laid along, across, over, or under any public highway, it shall be lawful after the termination of the war for the railway or tramway or the cable line or pipes to continue to be used and maintained along, across, over, or under the highway, subject to such conditions as the Board of Trade, in the case of railways and tramways, and in other cases as the Commieeion(b) after giving the local authority(c) and the authority or person respon- sible for the maintenance of the highway or of any other railway or tramway laid thereon an opportunity of being heard, may by order prescribe, and any such authority or person may apply to the Board or Commission(d) to make such an order : Provided that where any such railway or tramway crosses the roadway on the level it shall not be lawful to use the crossing after the expiration of two years from the termination of the present war without the consent of the local authority. (2) In the event of the use of any such railway or tramway being discontinued, the Government department by whom it wa.? laid down or used shall take up and remove the rails and restore the highway on which they are laid to the satisfaction of the authority or person responsible for the maintenance of sucli highway. (3) Where in exercise of any such right or powers as aforesaid any public highway has been closed. (e) it may be kept closed after the termination of the present war, but not, by virtue of this section, beyond the expiration of twelve months after such termination unless the consent of the Commission(b) ig obtained, and the Commission before giving such consent shall give to the local authority(c) and the authority or person responsible for (a) Pre-emption.— The provisions of subss. (3)-(6) of s. 5, take the place of those of the Lands Clauses Acts as'^to sale of superfluous lands, which are excluded by paragraph 2 of the Schedule. Cf. m. 128, 129 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845 and ss. 121, 122 of the corresponding Scottish Act. (b) " Commission," i.e., the Railway and Canal Commission, se« s. 1 (1) hereof. (c) Local Authority. — This is defined by sub-section (4), applied as respects Scotland by s. 15 (6). (d) Service of Application. — See Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commis- sion Rules, printed in Appendix III, p. 394. (e) Closing of Highway. — See Regulation 5, printed at p. 65 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and as to footpaths or bridle roads, s 16 of the Defence Act, 1842 (5 & 6 Yict. c. 94), and ss. 13, 25 (7), 26 f5) of the Military Lands Act, 1892 (55 & 56 Vict. c. 43). . Defence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6 4- 7 Geo. 5. c. 63). file maintenance of the highway an opportunity of being heard, and the Commission may require as a condition of their consent the provision of another highway in the place of the highway 80 closed, and any person interested in any land adjoining any highway so closed who suffers loss or damage in consequence of the closing thereof shall be entitled to such compensation as, in default of agreement, may be determined in manner provided by this Act to be the amount of such loss or damage. (a) (b) (4) For the purposes of this section the expression " local authority " means m the case of a borough or urban district, (c) the council of the borough or urban district, (c) and elsewhere the county council. (5) Where any such railway, tramway, cable line, or pipes have been laid along, across, over, or under any public highway, or a public highway has been closed, in pursuance of an agree- ment with, or subject to any undertaking given to, the authority or person responsible for the maintenance of the highway, nothing in this section shall authorise the continuance of the user of the railway, tramway, cable line, or pipes, or the con- tinuance of the closing of the highway beyond the time specified in the agreement or undertaking without the consent of the authority or person so responsible. 7. Where any company or authority authorised to supply water, light, heat, or power, has, on the requisition or at the request of any Government department for purposes connected with the present war, supplied water, light, heat, or power to and authori- any factory, building, camp, or other premises(d) and such supply *^®*- is not authorised by law, whether by reason of the premises not being within the area of supply of the company or authority or otherwise, or is in contravention of any agreement made by the company or authority, the company or authority after the ter- mination of the war, shall, if and so long as required by any Government department to do so, continue the supply, but not beyond the expiration of twelve months after such termination unless the consent of the Commissioners(©)(b) is obtained, and before giving such consent the Commission shall give to the com- pany or authority in whose area of supply the premises are situated, and any other person who appears to thein to be inter- ested in the continuance or disco atinuance of such supply, an opportunity of being he.ird. and, if the premises are not within the area of supply of the company or authority, the company or authority shall have the like power with respect to the supply of water, light, heat, or power to the premises as if the premises were within its area of supply, and as if any roads or bridges along, (a) Determination top Amount of Compensation.— Se« 8. 8 heretof . (b) Service of Application.— S«^ Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commis- sion Rules, printed in Appendix II. (c) In Scotland "royal, parliamentary, or police bargh" is substituted for " borough or urban district," sep. s. 15 (6). (d) Supply of Water, &c. — See Regulation 8d, printed at p. 77 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations. (e) "Commission," i.e., the Railway and Canal CommissioD, gee a. 1 (1> hereof. Provisions as to water, light, heat, and power companies Defence of the RealTn {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). across, over, on or under which any pipes or lines or other works have been laid for the purpose of supplying the premises were roads which the company or authority were authorised to break up for the purpose of their undertaking : Provided that no supply of water, light, heat, or power shall be given or shall continue to be given under this section by any company or authority if and 60 long as such supply would prejudice the supply within the area of supply of such company or authority. 8. — (1) All questions as to compensation or as to the purchase price of land or any interest therein to be paid under this Act shall, — (a) if both parties agree within such time as may be allowed by the Commission, (a) be determined by a single arbitrator agreed by the parties; (6) if either party so requires within such time as may be allowed by the Commission, be referred to such one of a panel of referees to be appointed in like manner as the panel appointed under Part I.(l>) of the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910, as may be selected by the Refer- ence Committee as defined by section thirty-three of that Act,(c) whose decision shall, subject to an appeal to the Commission on any question of law, be final; (c) in any other case, be determined by the Commission. (2) The provisions of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888, as amended by any subsequent enactment, relating to the pro- cedure for the determination of questions by the Commission under that Act, including the provisions relating to appeals, shall apply to the determination of questions, including appeals from referees, referred to the Commission under this Act, as if they were herein re-enacted and in terms made applicable to this Act(d) : Provided that — (a) the Commission may in any case in which they think it expedient to do so call in the aid of one or more assessors specially qualified, and hear the case wholly or partially with the assistance of such assessors; (a) "Commission," i.e., the Railway and Canal Commission, see 1 (1) hereof. (b) Part I of Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910, i.e., " The Duties on Land Values " Part of that Act. (c) Panel of Referees. This is formed by the Reference Committee, of Fellows of the Surveyors' Institution or other persons having experience in the valuation of land and includes persons having experience in the valuation of minerals. See s. 34 of the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910. There are three Reference Committees — That for England consists of the Lord Chief Justice of England, the Master of the Rolls, and the President of the Surveyors' Institution ; Tbat for Scotland consists of the Lord President of the Court of Session, the Lord Justice Clerk, and the Chairman of the Scottish Committee of the Surveyors' Institution : That for Ireland consists of tbe Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, the Master of the Rolls in Ireland, and the President of the Surveyors' Institution (or a member of that Institution's Council). See s. 33 (5) of the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910. (d) Railway and Canal Commission Rules. — The Rules of Jan, 15, 1918, made under s. 8 are printed as Appendix III, p. 394. 19 Determina- tion of questions by Railway and Canal Com- mission. 10 Edw. 0.8. 51 & 52 Vict c. 25. 20 57 & 58 Vict. G. 54. Payment of compensa- tion and pur- chase money. Evidence of •ertificate by Government department. Defence of the RealTn {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (6) the Commission may hold a local enquiry for the purposes of this Act by any one of their members, or by any officer of the Commission or other person whom they may direct to hold the same, and the said provisions of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888, except the provisions relating to appeals, shall, so far as applicable, apply to such enquiries, and any officer or person directed to hold an enquiry shall have power to administer an oath and shall report the result of the enquiry to the Commission; (c) the Commission may act by two of their members, one of whom shall be the judge; {d) the discretion of the Commission with respect to costs shall be subject to the provisions of the Lands Clauses Acts as modified by this Act as to costs, in cases where those Acts as so modified apply, but shall not be limited in the manner provided by section two of. the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1894. (a) 9. Until Parliament otherwise determines, all compensation and purchase money payable by a Government department under this Act, and all other expenses incurred by any Government department thereunder, shall be defrayed out of money provided by Parliament. 10. For the purposes of this Act a certificate by any Govern- ment department — (a) that possession has been taken of any land(b) for purposes connected with the present war; or (6) that the department is in possession of such land or is the occupying department within the meaning of this Act; or - (c) that any sums therein specified have been expended by the State in erecting, constructing, or making biiild- ings, works, or improvements for purposes connected with the present war on, over, or under any land ; or (d) that any such buildings, works, or improvements have been erected, constructed, or made with the consent of the occupying department at the expense of a person not being a person interested in the land ; or (e) that a railway or tramway has been laid along, across, over, or under a public highway, or that a public highway has been closed, (c) in the exercise of any prerogative right of His Majesty, or any powers con- ferred by or under any enactment relating to the defence of the realm for purposes connected with the present war; or (a) Costs. — That section deprived the Commission of the power to award costs on either side, except in cases of frivolous or vexatious cinims or defences, or of disputes between railway or canal companies. The modified provisions of the Lands Clauses Acts will apply where land is acquired under s. 3 of this Act. See 8. 34 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845 (or s. 32 of the corre- sponding Scottish Act), and paragraphs 10, H of the schedule to the present Act. (b)' " Land " is defined by s. 12 (1) of this Act. Regulations 2, 2a, 2c, 2l and 2m, printed .at pp. 40, 41, 44, 52, 55, of the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions, confer express power to take possession of lands and premises. (o) Closing of Highways, see s. 6 (3) and footnote thereto. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 2J (6 4-7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (/) that water, light, heat, or power has been supplied ^o any premises on the requisition or at the request of a Government department for purposes connected with the present war;(a) shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated, 11. — (1) Any street, building, or work which has been Application formed, erected, or constructed otherwise than in accordance of building with the provisions of any general or local Acts relating to ^'^^• streets or buildings, and with any byelaws or regulations made thereunder on any land to which section one of this Act applies, or which has been acquired under section three thereof, shall, unless the authority by whom such provisions, byelaws, or regu- lations are enforced consent to the continuance thereof, either be so altered as to comply with such provisions, byelaws, or regulations, or be discontinued or removed within such reason- able time, not being less than two years, after such land or building has ceased to be occupied by a Government department as such authority may order, and the owner (as defined by such Acts, byelaws, or regulations) shall have power to enter i:pon and carry out any works without the consent of any other person, and if he fails to comply with such order such authority as afore- said may remove any such building or work and recover the expens* incurred in such removal from the owner in a summary manner as a civil debt. (2) If any person feels aggrieved by the neglect or refusal of such authority to give its consent, or by the conditions on which such consent is given, or as to the time within which such discontinuance or removal is ordered, he may appeal to the Local Government Board, (b) whose decision shall be final and shall have effect as if it were a decision of the authority: Pro- vided that the Board may before considering any such appeal require the appellant to deposit such sum not exceeding ten pounds to cover the costs of appeal as may be fixed by rules to be made by them. 12. — (1) For the purposes of this Act, and of the provisions Interpreta- of the Lands Clauses Acts incorporated with this Act, land tio^i- includes any building or part of a building, any pier, jetty, or other structure on the shore or bed of the sea or any river, and any easement or right over or in relation to land. (2) Where consideration has been given or an advance made by the State for the erection, construction, or making of any building, work, or improvement, on over or under any land for purposes connected with the present war, or where any money which would otherwise have been payable to the State has with the consent of a Government department been applied towards (a) Supply op Water, &c., see s. 7 and footnote thereto. (b) In Scotland the Local Government Board for Scotland (see 8.-15 (c) ), and IN Ireland the Local Government Board for Ireland (see s. 16). j. 22 Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6 4-7 Geo. 5. c. 63). the erection, construction, or making of any such building, work, or improvement, the building, work, or improvement shall for the purposes of this Act be deemed to have been erected, con- structed, or made wholly or partly, as the case may be, at the expense of the State. (3) For the purposes of this Act, except where the context otherwise requires, the expression "building" includes machinery and plant fixed or attached to the building, the expression ** common " shall include any land subject to be enclosed under the Inclosure Acts, 1845 to 1882, (a) and any town or village green, and any other land subject to any right of common; the expression "open space" shall mean any land laid out as a public garden or public park or used for the purposes of public recreation; and the expression "allotment" shall mean any allotment set out for any public purpose under an Inclosure Act or award. (4) For the purposes of this Act references to the Defence Acts, 1842 to 1873, and the Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903, (»>) 68 & 59 shall include references to those Acts as applied by the Naval Vict. c. 35. Works Act, 1895. (c) (5) For the purposes of this Act a competent naval or military authority acting under the Acts relating to the Defence of the Realm(d) shall b© deemed to be a Government department. Bavings. 13. — (1) Nothing in this Act shall authorise the acquisition of any interest in any common, open space, or allotment, or the acquisition otherwise than by agreement of any land which forms part of any park, garden, or pleasure ground, or of the home farm attached to and usually occupied with the mansion house, or is the site of any ancient monument or other object of archaeological interest, or of any interest in such land or grounds : Provided that — (a) nothing in this subsection shall prevent the acquisition, whether by agreement or compulsorily, of a right to use and maintain any cables, lines, or pipes which have been laid under any such land as aforesaid ; and (a) Inclosure Acts, 1845 to 1882. — As' to what Acts are included in this collective title, see Sch. 2 of Short Titles Act, 1896 (59 & 60 Yict. c. 14). These Acts do not extend to Scotland, or Ireland. (b) Defence and Military Lands Acts. — As to those Acts, see s. 4 of the present Act and the footnotes thereto. (c) Admiralty Land Powers. — S. 2 of the 1895 Act extends the land acquisition powers of the Defence and Military Lands Acts to the Admiralty, but provides that land acquired by them shall be vested and managed under 88. 9 to 19 of the Admiralty Lands and Works Act, 1864 (27 & 28 Vict. c. 57), and that the corresponding provisions of the Defence Act, 1842, shall not apply. (d) Competent Naval or Military Authority.— As to these Authorities, see Regulation 62 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations (p. 181), and as to their powers of taking possession of land, see Regulation 2 (p. 40). Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 23 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (b), where before the passing- of this Act there have been erected on any park, garden, pleasure ground, or farm as above mentioned, any buildings for the manufacture of munitions of war, the Commission(a) may by order authorise the compulsory acquisition of the park, garden, pleasure ground, or farm, or any part thereof, where they are satisfied that it is of national importance that it should be acquired, so, however, that if the owner so requires the whole of such property, including the mansion house, if any, shall be acquired, and that before the order made by the Commission comes into effect, a draft thereof shall be laid before each House of Parliament for a period of thirty days on which that House has sat, and if either of those Houses before the expiration of that period presents an address to His Majesty against the draft or any part thereof, no further proceedings shall be taken ther.^on.(b) (2) Nothing in this Act shall authorise the retention of the possession for more than three months after the termination of the war of — (a) land belonging to any local authority within the meaning 6 & 7 Geo. 5. of the Local Government (Emergency Provisions) Act, « 12. 1916 ;(c) or (b) land belonging to any company or corporation carrying on a railway, dock, canal, water, or other public undertaking other than land which, having before the commencement of the present war been used for the purposes of the undertaking, had before that date ceased to be so used ; or (c) land held by or on behalf of any governing body con- stituted for charitable purposes(d) which at the com- mencement of the war was occupied and used by that body for the purposes of that body; without the consent of the appropriate Government department, or, in the case of a university or a college at a university, without the consent of the governing body of the university or college, provided that such consent, if given, shall not authorise the retention of possession for a longer period than three years after the termination of the war, and if any question arises as to what department is the appropriate Government department, the question shall be determined by the Treasury, and nothing in this Act shall authorise the acquisition of any such land as aforesaid or of any interest in or right of access or other easement or right over any such land, except by agreement with such authority, company, corporation, or body as aforesaid. (a) " Commission," i.e., the Railway and Canal Commission, see s. 1 (1) hereof. (b) Service of Application.— S^-e Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commission Rules printed in Appendix III, p. 394. (c) Local Authority is defined by that Act as any person or body of persons who receive or expend the proceeds of any local rate and any other public body which the Local Government Board or the Secretary for Scotland or the Local Government Board for Ireland determine to be a local authority. (d) "Governing body for charitable purposes." — This is defined by subsection (6). 24 Saying of powers. Application to Scotland. Application to Ireland. 14 & 15 Vict, c. 70. 23&24 Vict. c. 97. 27&'28Vict. c. 71. .31 & 32 Vict, c. 70. Short title. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). (3) Where possession lias been taken of any land under any agreement authorising the retention of the land for any period specified in the agreement, nothing in this Act shall authorise the retention of possession after the expiration of such period without the consent of the person with whom the agreement was made or the persons deriving title under him. (4) Nothing in this Act shall authorise the compulsory acquisi- tion of land with respect to which an agreement has been made for the restoration thereof to the owner or the person previously in occupation thereof (other than an agreement to give up possession of land at the expiration of a tenancy), or, in the case of land sulject to an agreement for sale to a Government department, shall authorise the acquisition of the land otherwise than in accordance with the terms of the agreement. (5) Nothing in this Act shall authorise the compulsory acquisi^ tion of land without the consent of the Commission(a)(b) where the purposes for which it is to be acquired are purposes other than those for which land can be acquired under the Defence Acts, 1842 to 1873,(c) or the Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903.(d) (6) For the purposes of this section the expression ** governing: body constituted for charitable purposes ' ' includes any person or body of persons who have a right of holding or any power of government of or management over any property appropriated for charitable purposes, and includes any corporation sole, and the governing body of any university, college, school, or other institution for the promotion of literature, science, or art. 14. The i>owers conferred by this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other right or power of His Majesty, 15. In the application of this Act to Scotland the following modifications shall be made : — (a) Subsection (7) of section three and subsectiom (2) of section five shall not apply. (b) "Borough or urban district" means "royal, parlia- mentary, or police burgh"; "easement" means "servitude"; "mortgagee" means "heritable creditor"; and "restrain" includes "interdict." (c) The Local Government Board for Scotland shall be substituted for the Local Government Board, and the Secretary for Scotland for the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. 16. In the application of this Act to Ireland the expression " the Lands Clauses Acts " shall not include the Railways Act (Ireland), 1851, the Railways Act (Ireland), 1860, the Railways Act (Ireland), 1864, or the Railways Traverse Act, or any Act amending those Acts ; and the expression " Local Government Board " means the " Local Government Board for Ireland." 17. This Act may be cited as the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916. (a) " Commission," i.e., the Railway and Canal Commission, tee s. 1 (1) hereof. (b) Service of Application, — See Rule 2 of Railway and Canal Commission Rules printed in Appendix III, p. 394. (c) Defence Acts. — See footnote (d) to b. 4 hereof. (d) Military Lands Acts. — See footnote (e) to s. 4 hereof. Defence of the RealTn (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 26 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). SCHEDULE. Section 3 (5). Modification of the Lands Clauses Acts. 1. The department acquiring tlie land or interest therein shall be deemed to be the promoters of the undertaking, and this Act shall be deemed to be the special Act.(a) 2. The provisions as to the sale of superfluous land(b) and as to access to the special Act(c) shall not apply. 3. All questions of disputed compensation shall be settled by an arbitrator or referee or thfe Commission, as the case may require (hereinafter referred to as the arbitration tribunal). (d) 4. No allowance shall be made on account of the acquisition being compulsory, (e) 5. Where a portion only of any factory or other building is required the owners and other persons interested in such building may, notwithstanding anything in the Lands Clauses Acts, be required to sell and convey the portions only of the building so required, if the Commission are of opinion that such portions can be severed from the remainder of the properties without material detriment thereto, and in such case compensation shall be paid for the portions required, and for any damage suffered by the owners or other parties interested in the building by severance or otherwise. (f) 6. In determining the amount of compensation, the value of the land acquired shall be taken to be the value which the land would have had at the date of the notice to treat if it had remained in the condition in which it was at the commencement of the present war, without regard to any enhancement or depre- ciation in the value which may be attributable directly or indirectly to any buildings, works, or improvements, erected, constructed, or made on, over or under the land, or any adjoin- ing or neighbouring land for purposes connected with the present (a) "Promoters" and " Special Act." — This provision takes the place "of that in s. 2 of 8 & 9 Vict. cc. 18, 19, respectively. -> -~i (b) Sale ov Superfluous Lands.— This excludes ss. 127-132 of 8 & 9 Yict. c. 18 and ss. 120-124 of 8 & 9 Vict. c. 19, their place being taken by s. 5 (3)-(6) hereof. (c) Access to Special Act.— This excludes ss. 150, 151 of 8 & 9 Vict. c. 18 and ss. 142, 143 of 8 & 9 Vict. c. 19. (d) Arbitration Tribunal. — See paragraph 8 hereof. (e) Allowance for Compulsory Purchase. Paragraph 4 excludes the extra 10 per cent, which by established custom and not under any statutory pro- vision are added to the value of lands compulsorily taken, except where such addition is expressly excluded by statute, or the statute prescribes some particular basis for th'e estimate of value (e.g., s. 21 (1) of the Housing of the Woijiing Classes Act, 1890 (53-54 Vict. c. 70), which prescribes "the fair market value" as the basis). (f) Purchase of Part of Building.— Paragraph 5 excludes s. 92 of 8 & 9 Vict. c. 18 and the corresponding s. 90 of 8 & 9 Vict. c. 19 (the Scottish Act). A similar exclusion is made by various Railway and other Special Acts, and also (see 8. 4 of the Light Railways Act, 1912 (2 & 3 Geo. 5. c. 19)) may be made by Light Railway Orders. 26 Defence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6 4-7 Geo. 5. c. 63). • war wholly or partly at the expense of the State, or, with the consent of the occupying department, at the expense of any person not being a person interested in the land : Provided that — {a) where any such building, work, or improvement waa erected, constructed, or made in pursuance of an agreement with any person interested in the land, the consideration given by such person shall be taken into account in assessing the compensation payable in respect of such interest; (6) where by virtue of an agreement with any Government department any person interested in the land is entitled as between himself and that department to the benefit of anj^ such building, work, or improve- ment, the value attributable to such building, work, or improvement shall be taken into account in assessing the compensation payable in respect of such interest ; (c) where, since the commencement of the present war, any person interested in the land has himself erected, con- structed, or made any building, work, or improve- ment, or has contributed to the expense thereof, or has committed any act depreciating the value of the land, the value attributable to his expenditure or the depreciation in value attributable to such act shall be taken into account in assessing the compensation payable in respect of such interest. 7. In determining the amount of compensation the arbitration tribunal shall also take into account the amount (if any) of any compensation paid or other payment received in respect of the previous occupation of the land so far as such compensation or payment was payable in respect of matters other than the mesne profits(a) of the land. 8. Where the surface of the land is acquired without the mines and minerals lying thereunder, the provisions of sections seventy- seven to eighty-five of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845, (b) s^hall apply subject to this modification, that for the purpose of section seventy-eight of that Act '' prescribed " shall mean '* prescribed by the arbitration tribunal. "(c) 9. Where by reason of the erection, construction, or making of any such buildings, works, or improvements as aforesaid or the maintenance thereof, or by reason of the user of the land, any interest in the land has become or might become forfeited or liable to forfeiture, the compensation shall be determined as if no such forfeiture or liability to forfeiture had arisen or might arise. (a) Mesne Profits. — In Scotland " profits," see 12 (o) below. (b) Mines and Minerals. — 8 & 9 Vict. c. 20, ss. 77-85, relate to 'the working of mines lying under or near the land acquired. In Scotland the corresponding sections (ss. 70-78) of the Railways Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act, 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 33), apply. See paragraph 12. (c) Prescribed Distance. — Unless the arbitration tribunal substitute some other figure, the distance within which mines are not to be worked (if compensa- tion is made) will be 40 yards. See 8 & 9 Vict. c. 20, s. 78 and 8.71 of the Scottish Act. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 27 (6^7 Geo. 5. c. 63). 10. Tlie Lord Cliaiicellor may make rule? fixing a scale of costs to be applicable on an arbitration under this Act, (a) and the arbi- tration tribunal may, notwithstanding anything in the Lands Clauses Acts, determine the amount of costs, and shall have power to disallow as costs in the arbitration the cost of any witness whom they consider to have been called unnecessarily, and any other costs which they consider to have been caused or incurred unnecessarily, and, if they think the circumstances such as to justify them in so doing, to order that each of the parties shall bear their own costs. (b) 11. There may be contained in the award of the arbitration tribunal a finding that the claimant, after having been requested in writing by the department by whom the land or interest therein is to be acquired so to do, has failed to deliver to such department within a reasonable time a statment in writing of the amount claimed, together with any information in his posses- sion which may be reasonably required to enable such department to make a proper offer, and, where such a finding is contained in the award, the provisions of the Lands Clauses Acts as to costs of arbitrations shall apply as if such department had offered the same sum or a greater sum than that found to be due by the award : Provided that this provision shall not apply unless the written request for information contained a notice of the effect of this provision. 12. The provisions of this Schedule shall apply to Scotland subject to the following modifications: — (a) For the reference to mesne profits there shall be sub- stituted a reference to profits : (6) For the reference to sections seventy-seven to eighty-five of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845, there shall be substituted a reference to sections seventy to seventy-eight of the Railways Clauses Con- solidation (Scotland) Act, 1845, (c) and for the refer- ence to section seventy-eight of the former Act there shall be substituted a reference to section seventy-one of the latter Act : (c) " The Court of Session " and " Act of Sederunt " shall be substituted for " the Lord Chancellor " and "rules" respectively. 13. The provisions of this Schedule shall apply to Ireland with the substitution of a reference to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland for the reference to the Lord Chancellor. (a) Scale of Costs on Arbitrations. — No rules have (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made by the Lord Chancellor under this power, nor by Act of Sederunt, nor by the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, under the power as applied to Scotland and Ireland by paragraphs 12 and 13 respectively. (b) Costs how to be borne. Cf. s. 34 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 18), and the diverse provision of s. 32 of the corre- sponding Scottish Act (8 & 9 Vict. c. 19). (c) Scottish Eailways Clauses Act, 8 & 9 Vict. c. 33. 29 FART n THE DEFENCE OF THE REALM REGULATIONS CONSOLIDATED Table shewing Arrangement of Eegulations as Consolidated TO February 28th, 1918. [In this Table the numbers of entirely new Regulations which have been added to the Code since the date (May 31st, 1917) of the last Edition of this Manual are underlined.] Regulation. General Principles to be observed. 1. Directions as to non-interference with persons and property. Occupation and Control of Land and Buildings, Control of Food Supplies, Securities, War Material, and Means of Production. 2. Power to take possession of land, &c. 2-^. Housing, and restriction on ejectment, of munition work- men. 2AA. Power to take possession of land for colliery transport facilities. 2AAA , Power to search for and get petroleum, 2^. Power to take possession of war material, food, forage, and stores. 2BB^ Variance of terms of sub-contracts as to goods or services and as to factory output. 2C. Power to take possession of, and fell, trees. 2^. Directions as to priority in supply of coal or coke. 2^. Power to regulate manufacture or dealings in war material, food, forage, or stores. 2^. Powers of Food Controller as to maintenance of supply of food. 2^. Power of Food Controller to require returns. 2GG. Power of Food Controller to take possession of factory or premises in which food is manufactured or adapted for use, or which is used for distribution of food. 2^. Powers of Food Controller as to inquiries. 2^. Supplemental Provisions as to powers of Food Controller. 2i^^. Powers of Board of Trade as to articles other than food, and as to timber, horses, and horse-drawn vehicles. 2^. Deliveries in anticipation of order or requisition. 30 Arrangement of Regulations. Regulation. 2^. Powers of entry on and cultivation of land for mainten- ance of food supply. 2^. Powers as to land not cultivated so as to increase food supply. 2N. Prohibition on unlawful entry, &c., on land occupied by Government Departments, &c., under Eeg. 2l or on allotment or field garden. V 2NN. Reduction of acreage under bops in England or Wales. 29. Keeping of pigs notwithstanding bye-laws. 2^. Cultivation of arable holdings in Ireland. 2Q. Prevention of injury by deer to crops and pasture in Scotland. 2^. Prevention of injury by birds, hares, rabbits, vermin or pests to crops, trees, etc. ; securing migratory birds for food supply. 2S. Destruction of stray dogs. 2^. Restriction on parting with horses used in agriculture. 3. Access to land, &c. 4. Power to use land for training. 5. Stopping up of roads. 5-^. Power to take over control and maintenance of highways. 5^. Certain contracts for supply of road material not to dis^ qualify for county council. 6. Power to require removal of vehicles, &c. 6^. Power to exempt factory from Factory and Workshop Act, 1901. 6^. Licences for factories or magazines for explosives. 7. Power to requisition output of factories manufacturing arms, ammunition, food, forage, or stores. 7-^. Prohibition on exhibition prejudicing production of war material. 7^. Powers as to railway traffic and fares. 7BB^ Power to increase charges for carriage of merchandise by sea. 7^^^. Power to take possession of tramways or light railways, 7^. Powers of Treasury as to foreign securities. 7^. Restriction on disposal of, and returns as to, foreign securities. 7^. Further provisions as to securities. 8. Power to take possession of any factory or plant. 8-^. Power to direct or restrict work in any factory and ta remove plant. gAA, Power to prohibit establishment of new retail business without a licence. 8^. Prohibition on occupier of engineering, &c., factory. canvassing, &c., certain employees. 8^. Power to authorise use of registered design. 8^^. Power to require particulars of invention or process. 8^. Power to require supply of water, light, heat, or power, to certain premises. Arrangement of Regulations. 31 fiegalation. 8^. Power to regulate and restrict building and construction work. 3EE, Power of Controller of Stationery Office to obtain stores, &c., and execution of printing, «S;c. Control of Motor Spirit. 8^. Non-liability for non-fulfilment of contract for supply of motor-spirit. 8G| 1 BGG. I J Clearance of Areas. 9. Power to clear areas of inhabitants. Control of Meetings, Recreations, Fairs, and Holidays. 9-^. Power to prohibit holding of meeting or procession. 9-^-^. Power to prohibit meeting, procession, wearing of uni- forms and carrying or having arms or explosives in area where 5 Geo. 5, c. 34, is suspended; powers of entry and seizure. 9^. Power to prohibit holding of race meeting. 9BB, Power to prohibit holding of coursing, &c., meeting. 9c. Power to regulate bank or public holidays. 9^. Power to prohibit holding of fair. 9DD, Prohibition of dog shows. 9^. Power to prohibit drilling except of H.M.'s forces, &c. 9^. Power to prohibit railway excursion traffic. Control of Coal Mines. 9^. Power to take possession of coal mines. 9GG. Power to take possession of metalliferous, stratified ironstone, shale, or fire-clay mines or of quarries. Control of Canals. 9^. Power to take possession of canals, and of undertakings of carriers bv canal. Control of Licensed Premises, Intoxicants, Hours of Business, and Places of Public Entertainment. 10. Power to close licensed premises, and to prohibit treating. 10-^. Power to prohibit introduction of intoxicating liquor into dock premises. 10^. Power to order early closing. IQC. Power to close places of public entertainment. 32 Arrangement of Regulations. Regulation. Control of Lights and Sounds. 11. Power of Secretary of State or Secretary for Scotland to require extinguishment of lights. 11-^. Power of Minister of Munitions to restrict use of lights so as to increase war material production. 12. Power of naval or military authority to require extin- guishment of lights. 12-^. Prohibition of certain lamps on vehicles. 12^. Prohibition on ringing of bells or striking of clocks in certain areas. 12C. Power to prohibit use of sound signals. 12^. Power to prohibit whistling for cabs, &c. Control of Movements of Civil Population. 13. Power to require inhabitants to remain indoors. 18-^. Power to prohibit persons convicted of offences against morality, decency, &c., from frequenting vicinity of camps. 14. Power to remove suspects from specified areas. 14^. Restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in outlying islands. 14^. Restrictions on or internment of persons of hostile origin or associations. 14c. Prohibition on landing or embarking without passport. I4.D. Restriction on British subject leaving United Kingdom as member of crew of neutral ship. 14^. Power to prohibit aliens, &c., from going to Ireland. 14^. Restriction on British subjects entering enemy country. 14^. Restriction on embarkation at ports in United Kingdom. Power to require Information as to Businesses and Agriculture. 15. Power to require census of goods, &c. 15-^. Power to require information as to motor-spirit used or kept. 15^. Power to require particulars of goods held for enemy benefit. 15c. Power to require particulars as to certain businesses. 15^. Power "to require occupier of agricultural holding to supply information relating thereto. Preparation for Destruction of Public Works. 16. Schemes of destruction of harbour works, &c. Byelaws. 17. Power to make byelaws for land in naval or military occupation. Air-Raid Precautions. 17-^. Power to require use of premises as public air-raid shelter. 17^. Power to require erection of hoarding before damaged building. Arrangeonent of Regulations. Regal'ttion. Unauthorised Collection and Communication of Information and Reports. 18. Proliibition on obtaining- and communicating naval and military information. IS'^. Prohibition on communications with enemy agents. 18^. Restrictions on publication of inventions and designs. 19. Prohibition on photographing, sketching, &c., of cer- tain places and things. 19-A-. Safe custody of documents and other articles likely to he useful to enemy. 20. Prohibition on tampering with telegraphic appa- ratus, &c. 21. Prohibition on possession of carrier pigeons. 21-^. Prohibition on killing, &c., or neglecting to hand over or give information as to, disabled carrier pigeon. 22. Prohibition on possession of wireless telegraph appa- ratus, &c. 22-^. Prohibition on user, possession or non-disclosure of key to cipher or code. 22^. Registration and regulation of persons receiving for reward, letters, telegrams, &c. 28. Power to prevent embarkation of persons suspecltd of communicating with the enemy. 24. Prohibition on non-postal communications to or from United Kingdom. 24^. Prohibition on use of secret means of communicaticii. 24^. Restriction on transmission by post to neutral or enemy countries of certain printed, written or pictorial matter. 24c. Power to prohibit despatch of parcels and samples. 25. Prohibition on signalling. 25-^. Prohibition on unauthorised use of authorised signals. 25^. Powers as to anticipated attack by aircraft. 25c. Prohibition on unlawful use of white or blue ensign. 26. Prohibition on displaying lights, use of fireworks, &c. 27. Prohibition on spreading of false or prejudicial reports and against prejudicial performances or exhibitions. 27-^. Prohibition on reports of proceedings at secret session of Parliament or Cabinet Meeting, and publishing confi- dential information. 27A A^ Prohibition on reports of proceedings of Irish Convention. 27^. Power to prohibit importation of publication contraven- ing Reg. 27. 27c. Printing and circulation of leaflets. 3496 B ■.\ ■ . 34 Arrangement of Regulations. Regulation. Control of Entry and Approach to Places of National or Military Importance. 28. Penalty on injury to railways, &c. 28^. Restriction on access to railways, Government land, fore- shore, dock premises, &c. 29. Prohibition on approaching defence works, &c. 29-^. Prohibition on entering safeguarded factory. 29^. Prohibition on entering special military area. 29^. Prohibition on certain persons entering shipbuilding yard. Munitions, Metals and War Material. 80. Power to prohibit sale of firearms, &c. SO-A^. Dealings in war material prohibited. 30^. Certain dealings in metals prohibited. 30^^. Transfer to aliens, &c., of interests in certain mine* and oil-fields prohibited. SIQC. Penalty for unauthorised possession of certain ores, metals, &c. 80^. Prohibition on use of grain, sugar, &c., for production of whiskey, &c. 80^. Prohibition on melting down or using, except as currency, gold coin. 31. Prohibition on imiX)rtation and on removal to or from Ireland of arms, &c. 32. Prohibition on discharging firearms. 33. Prohibition on possession of firearms, &c. 83^. Power to prohibit carrying of firearms or military arms. 34. Provisions as to the storage of petroleum, &c. 84-^. Power to require services as to storage, cooling, transport, or distribution of goods. 35. Provisions as to celluloid and cinematograph films. Power to make Rules for Explosives Factories and Stores. 35-^. Safety rules for factories, &c., where explosives are manufactured or stored. 85-^-^. Health rules for factories, &c., where explosives are manufactured or stored. Bomb or Articles from hostile Aircraft or Vessel. 35B. Penalty on neglect to report finding bomb, &c., from, hostile aircraft, &c. Burial of Enemies. 35BB. Burial of enemies killed in hostile operations. Arrangevierit of Regulations. Regulation. Power to make Rules for Naval, Military or Munitions Area. 35c. Rules for naval, military or munitions area. Navigation, and Control of Shipping. 36. Duty ot complying with navigation regulations in harbours. 36^-. Control of boats in harbours. 37. Duty of vessels to comply with navigation regulations and orders; regulations for security of vessels. 37-^-. British shijjs to be provided with signalling apparatus. 37^. Wireless telegrnpb iustaUation made compulsory on (cr- tain British Ships. 37c. British ships to be painted and equipped with apparatus for securing ship's safety. 88. Power to prohibit vessels entering dangerous areas 38-A-. Injury by collisions or otherwise to ships in H.M.'s service. 89. Provision as to the pilotage of vessels. 39-^. Neglecting to join ship, deserting, or joining in state of drunkenness. 89^. Prohibition on leaving employment of general lighthouse or ])ilotage autliority. 39^^. Harbour or dock rates and dues in excess of statutory maxima. 39BBB ^ Power of Shipping- Controller to make orders as to trade, ports, freight, hire, passenger rates, &c., building, equipping, and requisitioning of ships, and docks and shipyards. 39c. Prevention of congestion of traffic at ports and harbours. 39CC. Prohibition on purchase of ships or controlling interest therein without permission of Shipping Controller, 39CCC, Power of Shipping Controller to take possession of storage accommodation at ports. 89^. Restrictions on charter, &c., of non-British ship, and on c.i.f. contracts. 39^^. Restrictions on ships proceeding to sea without licence from Shipping Controller. 39DDD. Charter of British ship registered in United Kingdom and other charters entered into in United Kingdom to be subject to approval of Shipping Controller. 89^. Modification in certain cases of rule as to registering alterations of ships. 89^. Prohibition on employment in neutral state of person of enemy nationality as manager, broker or agent of British ship. 39^. Registration on transfer of registry of British ship. 3496 B 2 ^6 Arrangement of Regulations. Regulation. Intoxicants, Drugs, and Malingering. 40. Prohibition on supplying intoxicants to members of H.M.'s forces. 40-^. Prohibition on supplying intoxicants to members of H.M.'s forces undergoing hospital treatment. 40^. liestrictions on supply or possession of cocaine or opium. 40^^. Distribution by local authorities, &c., of venereal diseases remedies. 40^. Malingering, &c., by men of reserve forces or holders of certificates of exemption from military service. Unauthorised Use of Uniforms, Badges, iSfc. 41. Prohibition on unauthorised use of naval, military, and police uniforms, decorations, medals, and badges. Duties of Employers of Males of 16 years or over. • 41-^. Duties to be observed by employer of male persons of 16 years or over. 41-^-^. Duty to furnish information on cesser or change of employment of workman holding certificate from munitions recruiting officer. 41AAA, Duty to furnish information on cesser of agricultural employment of male person of 16 years or over. 41-^^ . Production of evidence as to liability to military service of man of military age about to be employed. Banking and Exchange Transactions. 41^. Prohibition on transmission of money or credit to or from enemy country, &c. 41^. Prohibition on transmission of money or credit to or from country under blockade. 41^. Prohibition on sending remittance out of United Kingdom for loans or issues or purchase of securities or foreign currency. Interference with Military Duties, and with War Supplies. 42. Prohibition against causing mutiny, &c., or impeding production of war material. 42-^. Prohibition against inducing member of H.M.'s forces to contravene King's Regulations, &c. 42AA. Provisions as to deserters, &c., and as to purchase, &c., of arms or equipment, in area where 5 Geo. 5 c. 34 s. 1 is suspended. 42^, Prohibition against communications as to release, &c. 42C. Absence from, or neglect or impeding of, work by civilians enrolled by Army Council or Admiralty. 42^. Penalty on act or omission rendering war materia) ineffective or causing danger. 43. Obstruction of oflBcers, &c., in porformance of duties. 43-A^. Obstruction of members of H.M.'s forces in execution of duties. Arrangeinent of Regulations. Slegulation. Falsification of Reports, False Representations, Forgery, and Personation. 44. Falsification of reports, &c. 44A, False representation as to controlled establishments. 45. Forgery and personation, misleading statements, and application of marks to premises, war material, paper, &c. Certificates of Exemption from Military Service. 45-^. Alteration of or personation or false statement with regard to certificate of exemption from military service. 45^. Production of certificate of exemption from military service. -45c. Medical examination of holders, &c., of certificates of exemption from military service. 45^. False or misleading statement for prevention or postpone- ment of calling up for naval or military service or medical examination. False Passports, 8fc. 46. False passports, &c. Assisting Prisoners of War or Interned Persons. 46-^. Assisting prisoners of war or interned persons to escape prohibited. General Provisions as to Offences. 47. Duty of compliance with orders. 48. Aiding and abetting. 48-^ . Liability of directors and ofl&cers of corporation or company. 49. Duty of disclosing contravention of regulations. -50. General prohibition on assisting enemy. Powers of Search, Interrogation, and Arrest. 51. Power to search premises, &c. 51-^. Power to authorise search of premises and seizure of prohibited documents. 51^. Power to authorize police constable, &c., to attend meeting. 51C. Power to close or restrict use of premises used pre- judicially to public safety, 52. Power to stop and search vehicles. 53. Powers of questioning. 53-^. Power to require production of national registration certificate. -53^. Testing accuracy of information given as to employees. 54. Prevention of conveyance of letters, printed matter, &c., out of or into the United Kingdom. -55. Arrest ; b?iil ; photographs and finger prints. 3496 B 3 ■^^ Arrangement of Regulations . Regulation. Special Police and Fire Brigade Areas. 55-A-. Constitution of special police area. 55^. Constitution of special fire brigade area. Trial and Punishment of Offences. 56. Trial of ofPences. 56A. Trial and punishment by civil courts. 56^. Prosecutions before Court of summary jurisdiction by officers, &c., of National Service Department. 57. Trial and punishment by courts-martial. 58. Trial and punishment by courts of summary jurisdiction. 58^. Trial by courts-martial on suspension of 5 Geo. 5, c. 34. 58^. Burden of proof of lawful authority or excuse on accused. 58^. Evidence of orders of competent naval or military authority. 58^. Trial by courts-martial of offences committed by the military while 5 Geo. 5, c. 34 is suspended. Saving of Powers. 59. Saving of other powers. Notices and Perrnits. 60. Publication of notice of order; tampering with notices. 61. Production of permit for iuvspection; power to revoke permits. 61-^. Evidence of notice calling up man from army reserve for military service. Definition of Competent Naval and Military Authorities, and Interpretation of Regulations. 62. Interpretation. 63. Short title, and application of Interpretation Act. 64. Printing and construction of regulations as amendfed. 65. Construction of references in other documents to regula- tions. 66. Operation of revoked and amended regulations. Schedule. Part I. Form of notice to be given to an alleged offender. II. Form of claim to be appended to the notice in Part I. ,, ril. Form of order for detention in prison of alleged offender. THE DEFENCE OF THE REALM REGULATIONS CONSOLIDATED TO February SSth, 1918. ("This is a copy of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, printed (in accordance with Regulation 64) as amended by the Orders in Council of March 23rd, April 13th and 29th, June 2nd and 10th, July 6th and 28th, September 24th, October 14th, November 30th, and December 22nd, 1915, and January 27th, February 3rd, 15th, and 29th, March 21st and 30th, April 12th, 19th, 22nd, and 26th, May 10th and 23rd, June 1st, 8th, and 27th, July 12th and 28th, August 18th, September 7th, October 3rd and 24th, November 6th, 16th, 23rd and 29th, and December 5th, 13th, and 22nd, 1916, and January 10th, and 24th, February 6th, 16th, and 23rd, March 13th, and 30th, April 14th, and 20th, May 2nd, 10th, and 19th, June 13th and 28th, July 17th, August 8th, 22nd and 29th, September 29th, October 23rd, November 16th and 27th and December 21st, 1917, and January 2nd and 16th and February 5th and 27th, 1918, and reproduced as a Single Code. The full text of each of these Orders in Council is printed in the official publications referred to in the Introductory Note hereto. In this Edition only the passages containing alterations made, and new matter added by Amending Orders of dates subsequent to that of the last Edition (May 31st, 1917) of this Manual are denoted by thick black lines. But against each Regulation of the Code a marginal reference is inserted to the date of the Order in Council adding it to the Code, or, where a new form of Regulation has been substituted for a previous one, to the date of the Order in Council making the substitution. Further dates in the margin indicate that an amendment was made at the place indicated by Order in Council of the date in question(a). An alteration made by an Amending Order of whatever date amount- ing solely to an omission of words at the end of a paragraph is denoted thus : { « |. Alexander Pulling.'] General Principles to be observed. 1. The ordinary avocations of life and the enjoyment of oirectious property will be interefered with a*s little as may be permitted as to non- by the exigencies of the measures required to be taken for secur- interference ing- the pnblic safety and the defence of the Realm, and ordinary with persons civil offences will Idb dealt with by the civil tribunals in the *°q ^ ordinary course of law. ,^ ,„ ^' 1 Nov, 28, 1914. (a) Example of marginal dates— For example the first marginal date, June 10, 1915, inserted against Regulation 11 in the text, is the date when a new form of this Regulation was substituted for a former one. The subsequent dates Nov. 30, 1915, Jan. 27, 1916, and Oct. 3, 1916, are those on which additrbns and variations were made to the Regulation as issued in its June, 1915, form. But the text, and consequently the marginal dates, are confined to whai is now the existing Regulations, and do not embrace what is wholly revoked or superseded. 3496 B 4 40 Reg. (2) as to taking Possession of Land, Si'c. The Admiralty and Army Council, (a) and members of the Naval and Military Forces, and other persona executing the following Regulations shall, in carrying those Regulations into effect, observe these general principles. Occupation and Control of Land and Buildings, Control of Food Supplies, Securities, War Material, and Means of Production. Power to 2. It shall be lawful for the competent naval or military uke posses- authority(b) and any person duly authorised by him, where for the 4q ' purpose of securing tlie public safety or the defence of the Realm Nov. 28, 1914. ^* ^^ necessary so to do— (a) to take possession of any land and to construct military works, including roads, thereon, and to remove any trees, hedges, and fences therefrom; (b) to take possession of any buildings or other property, including works for the supply of gas, electricity, or water, and of any sources of water supply ; (c) to take such steps as may be necessary for placing any buildings or structures in a state of defence; (d) to cause any buildings or structures to be destroyed, or any property to be moved from one place to another, or to be destroyed; (e) to take possession of any arms, ammunition, explosive substances, equipment, or warlike stores (including lines, cables, and other apparatus intended to be laid or used for telegraphic or telephonic purposes) ; (/) to do any other act involving interference with private rights of property which is necessary for the purpose aforesaid. May 10, 1916. jf ^ after the competent naval or military authority has issued a notice that he has taken or intends to take possession of any movable property in pursuance of this regulation, any person having control of any such property sells, removes, or secretes it without the consent of the competent naval or military authority he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) Akmy Council. — The Army Council was constituted by Letters Patent of February 6th, 1904, which together with the Orders in Council of August 10th, 1904, February 15th, 1909, and August 2nd, 1910, distributing the business of the Council, are printed at pp. 1248-1252 of the Annual Volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912. New Letters Patent are issued whenever a change in the Members of the Army Council occurs see London Gazette, May 7th, 1918. By 9 Edw. 7, c. 3, 8. 4, various powers and duties were transferred to the Army Council, and by Letters Patent of December 23rd, 1915, and Order in Council of January 27th, 1916, the constitution of the Council and the distribution of basiness were modified. (b) COMPETENT Naval or Military Authority.— For definition, see Regulation 62 printed at p. 181. Regs. (2-^, 2-A-Aj 2-A-A.A) as to Housing of Munition Workmen; Colliery Transport Facilities; Search for Petroleum. 41 2A. — (1) It shall be lawful for the Admiralty Council(a) or the Minister of Munitions(b) to take possession of any unoccupied premises for the purpose of housing workmen employed in the production, storage, or transport of war material. (2) If as respects any area in which the work of manufacturing, producing, repairing, storing or transporting war material is being carried on, the Minister of Munitions(b) is of opinion that the ejectment from their dwellings of workmen employed in that work is calculated to impede, delay, or restrict that work, he may by order declare the area to be a special area for the purpose of this regulation. (c) Whilst the order remains in force no person shall, without the consent of the Minister of Munitions, (b) take, or cause to be taken, any proceedings for the purpose of obtaining an order or decree for the recovery of possession of, or for the ejectment of a tenant of, any dwelling house or other premises situate in the special area, being a house or premises in which any workman so employed is living, so long as the tenant continues duly to pay the rent and to observe the other conditions of the tenancy, other than any condition for the delivery up of possession. If any person acts in contravention of this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 2AA. Where with a view to increasing the supply of coal it appears to the Board of Trade that it is expedient that any railway, tramway, or other facilities for transport from a colliery should be provided, the Board of Trade may take possession of any land and construct and maintain thereon such works as may be necessary for the purpose. 2AAA, With a view to developing as economically and expe- ditiously as possible any supply of petroleum which may exist in strata in the United Kingdom it shall be lawful for the Board of Trade or the Minister of Munitions(b) or any person authorised by them or him, but for no other person, to search and bore for and get petroleum, and the Board of Trade or Minister of Muni- tions(b) or a person so authorised for the purposes aforesaid may enter on or take possession of any land and sink wells and construct other works thereon. If any person searches or bores for or gets petroleum in con- travention of this provision he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. For the purposes of this regulation petroleum means all petroleum and its relative hydrocarbons (excluding coal and shales), and natural gas existing in their natural conditions in strata, but does not include natural gas set free in the course of mining or other lawful operations. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) Ministry of Munitions. — The Ministry of Munitions was established by s, 1 of the Ministry of Munitions Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 51), printed at p. 14 of Supplement No. 4 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation (c) Orders under Regulation 2a (2).— The Orders of the Minister of Munitions constituting Special Areas are printed in Part III. of this Manual, pp. 189-192. or Army Bousing and restriction on ejectment of munition workmen. March 23, 1915. July 28, 1915. Sept. 29, 1917. Power to take posses- sion of land for colliery transport facilities. March 30,1917. Power to search for and get petroleum. Jan. 16, 1918. 42 Reg. (2^) as to taking Possession of War Material, Food, Forage and Stores. Power to take posses- sion of war material, food, forage, and stores. Feb. 15, 1916. Feb. 23, 1917. May 10, 1916. Aug. 18, 1916. May 10, lUin. 2^. It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(a) to take possession of any war material, food, forage(l>) and stores of any description and of any articles required for or in connection with the production thereof. Where any goods, possession of which has been so taken, are acquired by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) the price to be paid in respect thereof shall in default of agreement be determined by the tribunal bj' which claims for compensation under these regulations are, in th& absence of any express provision to the contrary, determined. In determining such price regard need not be had to the market price but shall be had — (a) if the goods are acquired from the grower or producer thereof, to the cost of production and to the rate of profit usually earned by him in respect of similar goods before the war and to whether such rate of profit was unreasonable or excessive, and to any other cir- cumstances of the case ; (b) if the goods are acquired from any person other than the grower or producer thereof, to the price paid by such person for the goods and to whether such price wa& unreasonable or excessive, and to the rate of profit usually earned in respect of the vsale of similar goods before the war, and to whether such rate or profit waa unreasonable or excessive, and to any other circum- stances of the case; so, however, that if the person from whom the goods are acquired himself acquired the goods otherwise than in the usual course of his business, no allowance, or an allowance at a reduced rate, on account of profit shall be made : Provided that where by virtue of these reg^ulations or any order made thereunder the sale of the goods at a price above any price fixed thereunder is prohibited the price assessed under this regu- lation shall not exceed the price so fixed. If, after the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(a) have issued a notice that they have taken or intend ta take possession of any war material, food, forage, stores or article in pursuance of this regulation, any person having control of any such material, food, forage, stores or article (without the consent of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions) sells, removes, or secretes it, or deals with it in any way contrary tp any conditions imposed in any licence, permit, or order that may have been granted in respect thereof, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (b) (a) Army Council.— -Sec footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Muni- tions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Orders OF Admiralty, Army Council and Minister ok Munitions UNDER Regulation 2b. — All Orders and Notices of the Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions issued under this Regulation to Feb. '28th, 1918, are printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the "War Material Supplies Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of article which is the subject of control. Reg. (2^^) as to Variance of Terms of Contracts as to Goods or Services and. as to Factory Output. The Food Controller may, as respects articles to which his ] lowers under Reg'iilations 2f to 2j(a) extend, exercise the like powers as are by this regulation conferred on the Admiralty, Army Council, and Minister of Munitions. (b) 2BB, Where the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(c) have entered into a contract with any person (hereinafter referred to as "the principal contractor") for the supply to them of any o'oods or services, and for the purposes of such contract a sub-contract harf after the thirteenth day of June nineteen hundred and seventeen been made with any other person (whether such sub-contract is made witji the principal contractor or any sub-contractor), and it appears to the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(c) that the rate of profit earned or to be earned by the sub-contractor in respect of the sub-contract is unreasonable or excessive, the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(c) may (whether or not the sub-contract has been completed) issue a certificate to that effect and may by order vary the terms of the sub-contract by the substitution therefor of such terms as they may think fair and reasonable, and require the sub-contractor — {a) to carry out the sub-contract in whole or in part in accordance with the terms as so varied ; and (6) either in addition thereto or as an alternative therefor to adjust the price of any goods already supplied or any services already rendered in accordance with the terms so varied, and to account to the other party to the sub- contract for any consequential reduction in price : Provided that no order made under this regulation shall affect the price of any goods supplied or services rendered under any sub- contract where the sub-contract has been completed and the pay- ment has been made more than one year before the date of the order. If any sub-contractor in respect of whom such an order is made fails to comply with any of the requirements contained in the order, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations : Provided that if the sub-contractor does not agree to the terms fixed by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Muni- tions. (c) he may require the terms to be determined in the manner and in accordance with the principles prescribed by Regulation 2«,(d) without prejudice however to his obligation in the mean- time to comply with the terras of the order. In the event of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister o1 Munitions(c) exercising the powers conferred upon them by this regulation, the price payable by them to the principal (a) Regulations 2f to 2.i. — These are printed pp. 45-50. (b) (i.) Orders of Food Controller under Reciulation 2b. — All the Orders of the Food Controller as in force April 30th, liU8, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the "Food Control Manual" where they are grouped according to the class of article or matter with which they deal. As to the establishment of the Food Ministry see footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. (ii.) Orders of the Board of Trade under Regulation 2b. — Reg. 2jj (1), p. 51 confers on the Board of Trade as respects articles of commerce other than food, like powers to those of the Food Controller under Reg. 2b. As to the Board'^ Orders see footnote (c) to Re?. 2jj (1), p. 51. (c) (i.) Army Council.— &e footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (ii.) Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (d) Regulation 2b. — This is printed p. 42. ■43 Jane 28, 1917. Variance of terms of sub- contracts as to goods or services and as to factory output. June 13, 1917. 44 Power to take posses- sion of, and fell, trees. April 12, 1916. Aitff. 12, 1917. April 12, 1016. Au^. 22, 1917. Directions as to priority iu supply of coal or coke. June 27, 1916. Regs. (2^, 2^) as to Power to take Possession of, and Fell, Trees; Priority in Supply of Coal or Coke. contractor under tlie principal contract shall be reduced by such an amount, not exceeding the amount of the saving to the principal contractor due to the exercise of such powers, as may be det-ermined by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) This regulation shall apply where the Admiralty or Army Coimcil or the Minister of Munitions(a) have required the occupier of any factory or workshop to place at their disposal the whole or any part of the output of the factory or workshop as if the occupier had contracted with the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(a') to supply such output or part thereof at the price payable therefor as ascertained in accordance with Regulation 7.(b) 2^. It shall be lawful for the Army Council(a) or the Board of Trade or any person duly authorised by them — (a) to enter on any land for the purpose of inspecting and marking trees, whether standing or felled, and to take possession of any such trees ; (b) to enter upon and take possession of land or buildings for the purpose of felling standing trees, converting trees, or storing or removing felled or converted trees, or for any purpose connected therewith, and to fell, convert, store, and remove any such trees ; (c) to enter on and take possession of any land buildings or premises, and to take possession of any plant, used or capable of being used for the felling, storing, or con- version of trees, and to take possession of any vehicles, locomotives, or animals required for the transport of trees or such plant as aforesaid, or for any purposes in connection therewith ; (d) to provide housing accommodation for workmen em- ployed for any such purposes as aforesaid by taking possession of any land or unoccupied premises; (e) to utilise any water supply or motive power available for any of the purposes aforesaid. Where any trees, whether standing, felled or converted, posses- sion of which has been so taken, are acquired by the Army Council(a) or the Board of Trade or any person duly authorised by them, the price to be paid in respect thereof shall, in default of agreement, be determined in the manner and in accordance with the principles prescribed by Regulation 2b. (c) 2^. It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) or any person authorised by them to act in their behalf, after consultation with the Board of Trade, to give directions as to the priority to be given in the execution of orders or contracts for the supply of coal or coke, with a view to securing precedence for orders or contracts in accordance with their national importance, and the owner, agent or manager of any mine or any other person affected by the direc- tions who fails to comply with any directions so given, and any person who in any certificate or document given o r issued for ~'(a) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister ow Munitions.— See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Regulation 7. — This is printed p. 68. (c) Regulation 2b. — This is printed p. 42. Regs. (2E, 2^) as to Dealings in War Material, Food, Forage, or Stores; Maintenance of Supply of Food. the purpose of securing priority for any order or contract in pursuance of such directions jnakes any false statement or false representation, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 2^. The Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(a) may by order regulate, restrict, or prohibit the manufacture, purchase, sale, delivery of or payment for, or other dealing in, any war material, food, forage, or stores of any description or any article required for or in connection with the production thereof, (b) and if any person refuses to sell any article, the sale whereof is regulated by any such order, he may be required by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(a) to sell it on the terms and subject to the con- ditions on and subject to which the sale thereof is authorised by the order and to deliver it to them or to any person or persons named by them, delivery to be made in such quantities and at such times and places as may be specified by them or on their behalf. If any person fails to comply with any provision of any such order or any requirements made thereunder, or aids or abets any other person, whether or not such other person is in the United Kingdom, in doing anything which, if done in the United Kingdom, would be a contravention of any such order, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. ( ( The Food Controller(c) may, as respects articles to which his powers under Regulations 2f to 2j extend, exercise the like powers as are by this regulation conferred on the Admiralty, Army Council, and Minister of Munitions. (») 2^. — (1) The Food Controller(c; may make orders(d) regu- lating, or giving directions with respect to the production, manufacture, treatment, use, consumption, transport, storage, distribution, supply, sale or purchase of, or other dealing in, (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 3a, p. 41. (b) Orders under Reg. 2e. — The Orders made under this Regulation by the Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions to Feb. 28th, 1918, are printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the '* War Material Supplies Manual " where they are grouped according to the class of article which is the subject of control. All the Orders of the Food Controller as in force April 80, 1918, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the " Food Control Manual " where they are grouped according to the class of article or matter with which they deal. (o) Food Controller.— The office of Minister of Food (i.e., Food Con- troller) was constituted by the New Ministries and Secretaries .Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Oeo. 5. c. 6H) (pp. 1-4 of the April, 1918, Edition of the " Food Control Manual "). As to the powers thereby and by other legislation conferred on the Food Controller, see Introduction to that Manual. (d) Orders op the Food Controller unher Reg. 2f. — The Orders of the Food Controller under Reg. 2f made to April 30th, 1918, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the "Food Control Manual." Under s. 1 (2) of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) No. 2 Act (p. 9 above) as extended by the Food Con- troller (Concurrent Powers) Order, 1917 (St. R. & O., 1H17, No. 124), the necessity of compliance with an order of the Food Controller is a good defence to an action for breach of contract, so far as fulfilment of the contract is interfered with by such necessity. The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 18><2, applies to orders of the Food Controller. See s. 11 (4) of the New Ministries and Secretaries Act, 1910 (6 & 7 Geo 5. c. 68), Part I, p. 3, and Part X, p. 437 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." I'ower to regulate manufacture or dealings in war material, food, forage, or stores. Oct. 3, 191'J. Jan. 24, 1017. Oct. 3, 1916. Reg. (2^) as to Maintenance of Supply of Food. or measures to be taken in relation to any article(a) (including orders providing for the fixing of maximum and min imum prices/ where it appears to him necessary or expedient to make any such order for the purpose of encouraging or maintaining the food supply of the country, and making such provisions as to entry, inspection, or otherwise as appear to him necessary or expedient for the purpose of his duties. (2) The Food Controller may by order require all or any persons owning or having power to sell or dispose of any article, or any stocks thereof, to place at the disposal of the Controller the article, or the whole or any part of the stocks thereof, as may be directed by the Controller, on such terms as he may direct, and to deliver to the Controller or to any person or persons named by him the article or stocks in such quantities and at such times as the Controller may require, where it appears to him necessary or expedient to make any such order for the purpose of encouraging or maintaining the food supply of the country. Such compensation shall be paid for any article or stock so requisitioned as shall, in default of agreement, be determined by the arbitration of a singJe arbitrator appointed in manner provided by the order ; but in determining the amount of the compensation the arbitrator shall have regard to the cost oi production of the article and to the allowance of a reasonable profit, without necessarily taking into consideration the market price of the article at the time. (4) The Food Controller shall, as respects any article to which his powers extend, have the same power as the Board of Trade have of giving directions, pending the issue of a Proclamation or the making of an Order of or in Council, with respect to the export of the article. (b) (5) If any person acts in contravention of or fails to comply with any provision of any order made under this regulation, or aids or abets any other person, whether or not such other person is in the United Kingdom, in doing anything which, if done in the United Kngdom, would be a contravention of any such pro- vision, such person shall be guilty of a summary offence against 17, 1017. these regulations. [ 1 Ca) "Article." — This expression includes animals live or dead. See Reg. 2j (4), p. 50. (h) Action in Anticipation of Restriction of Exports.— If the Food Controller, in accordance with Reg. 2f (4), so directs, the Commissioners of Customs and Excise have, pending the issue of such a Proclamation or Order, the same power to take any action for preventing the export of any article as if the Proclamation or Order were in force. See s. 3 (1) of the Customs (War Powers) Act, 1916 (5 & 6 G. 5. c. 102). Reg. (2^) as to Returns as to Articles of Food. 47 2G — (1) llie Food Controller(a) may by order(b) require ^"^^' °^ persons engaged in the production, manufacture, purchase, sale, t.j.T^igj.^t^°* distribution, transport, storage, or shipment, of any article(c) to require which the powers of the Food Controller extend, to make returns returns, giving such particulars as to their businesses as may be specified jan. lO, lOn. by or on behalf of the Food Controller and may require the July 17, 1917. I returns to be verified as he may direct. (2) For the purpose of testing the accuracy of any return j^„_ jq^ ^Oi? made to the Food Controller under this regulation, or of obtaining information in case of a failure to make a return, any officer of t]ie Food Controller authorised in that behalf by the Food Con- troller may enter any premises belonging to of in the occupation of the person making or who has failed to make the return, or on which'he has reason to believe that any articles with respect to •'«'iS' i^, mn. which an order under this regulation has been made are kept, ^"'^' ^^' ^^^^' stored, manufactured, or produced, and may carry out such inspec- tions and examinations (including the inspection and examination of books) as the officer may consider necessary for testing the accuracy of the return or for obtaining any such information, {^^ If any person — - {a) refuses or without lawful excuse neglects to make a return as required by this regulation to the best of his knowledge and belief, or makes or causes to be made a false return ; or {h) obstructs or impedes an officer of the Food Controller in the exercise of any of his powers under this regula- tion ; or {&) refuses to answer or gives a false answer to any question, or refuses to produce any books or documents, re- quired for obtaining the information to be furnished in pursuance of this regulation ; that person shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (4) No individual return or part of a return made under this regulation, and no information as to any person or his business obtained under this regulation, shall without lawful authority be published or disclosed except for the purposes of a prosecution june 28, lOii. under such of these regulations as relate to the powers and dut ies of the Food Controller; and if any person acts in contravention Jan. lo, 1917. of this provision he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Food Controller. — See footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. , (b) Orders under Reg. 2g. — The Orders made under Reg. 2g to April 30tb, 1918, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the " Food Control Manual." As to evidence of orders of the Food Controller, s^-; footnote (d) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. (c) " Article." — This expression include? animals alive or dead. See Reg. 2j(4), p. 50. 48 Aag. 8, 1917. Power of Food Con- troller to take posses- sion of factory or premises in which food is manufac- tured or adapted for use, or which is used for distribu- tion of food. April 20, 1917. July 17, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. July 17, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. ■Wyi?, 1917. Oee.::i, 1917. July 17, 1917. April 20, 1917. I^fg. (2CfCr) as to taking Possession of Premises in which Food is Manufactured, Sfc. (5) If in any case the Food Controller is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient to obtain information from any person in connection with any article as to all or any of the matters with respect to which returns may be required under sub-section (1) of this regulation, the Food Controller shall have power, without making an order for the purpose, to require that person to furnish him with that information ; and any person who is so required to furnish information shall furnish it accordingly. In such a case, all the foregoing provisions of this regulation shall apply to information so given and the giving of such infor- mation as they apply to returns made and the making of returns. 2GG. — ^) Where the Food Coutroller(a) is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so for the purpose of his powers and duties, he may by order apply the provisions of this regulation to factories and workshops and other premises in which any article of food specified in the order is manufactured, stored, or produced or adapted for sale, o r wh i ch are used for the purpose of the d istribution of an y such article, or to any plant used in connection therewith . | 1 (2) Any factory, workshop or premises or plant to which this regulation is so applied, shall by virtue of the order pass into the possession of the Food Controller or of such person or body of persons as he may from time to time nominate for the purpose as from the date of the order or from any later date mentioned in the order, and the occupier of every such factory, workshop or premises or plant, and every officer of such occupier, and where the occupier is a company, every director of the company, shall comply with the directions of the Food Controller or of such person or body of persons as aforesaid as to the management and user of the factory, workshop or premises or plant, and if he fails to do so, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (b) (3) It is hereby declared that the possession under this regula - tion by the Food Controller or by a person or body of persons nominated by him of any factory, workshop or premises or plant, shall not affect any liability of the actual occupier thereof under the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, or any Act amending the same.(c) (a) Food Controller. — See footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. (b) Order under Reg. 2Ga.— See "The Flour Mills Order, 1917" and " The Flour Mills Order, No. 2, 1917, pp. 79^ 85 of the April, 1918 Edition of the " Food Control Manual " taking possession of all the flour mills in the United Kingdom. (c) Factory and Workshop Acts.— The Act of 1901 (1 Edw. 7, c. 22) has been amended by s. 5 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1907 (7 Edw. 7, c. 39), as to certain charitable institutions. The 1901 Act has also been otherwise amended, but such amendments do not relate to the subject of Regulation 2Ga (3). Regs. (2^> 2^) as to Inquiries as to Articles of Food; Swpple- mental Powers of Food Controller. 49 (4) It shall be lawful for the Eood Contioller — j^y ^^j^ ^q^^^ {a) To require any work in any factory, workshop or other ^^^ 21, ion. premises in which any article to which the powers of the Food Controller under Regulations 2r to 2j extend is manufactured, stored, or produced or adapted for sale or which are used for the purpose of the distribu- tion of any such article, to be done in accordance with his directions given with the object of making the factory or workshop or other premises or the plant or July n, wn. labour therein as useful as possible for the manufac- Dec. 21, 1917. ture, storage, production or distribution of food. (h) To regulate or restrict the carrying on of any work in Juh/ n, 1017. any such factory, workshop or other premises as afore- said, or the engagement or employment of any work- man, or all or any classes of workmen, therein, or to remove the plant therefrom, with a view to maintain- ing or increasing the production of food. (5) The occupier and every officer and servant of the occupier of any factory, workshop or other premises, or any other person affected by any such directions, regulations, or restrictions, and where the occupier is a company, every director of the company, shall obey the directions, regulations or restrictions of the Food Controller, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (6) Where under this regulation any directions regulating the priority to be given to work at any factory, workshop, or other premises, have been given and any person in any certificate or document given or issued for the purpose of securing priority for any work in pursuance of such directions, makes any false state- ment or false representiition, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 2H. — (1) If the Food Controller(a.) in any special case is of opinion that, before exercising any of his powers under these regulations in relation to any article, it is expedient to hold an inquiry with respect to that article in any locality, the Food Con- troller may appoint such persons as he may think fit to hold an inquiry as respects that article and report to the Food Controller on euch points as the Food Controller may direct. (2) Any persons so appointed shall have power to take evidence on oath and to administer an oath for the purpose. 2"^. — (1) The Food Controller(a) may make arrangements with any other Government Department for the exercise by that Department on behalf of the Food Controller of the powers of the Food Controller under the Regulations numbered 2b, 2f, 2g, 2h and 7 (b) with respect to any particular article, and in such case the Department and the officers thereof shall, as respects that article, have and exercise the same powers as are by those regula- tions conferred on the Food Controller and the officers of the Food Powers of Food Con- troller as to inquiries. Jan. 10, 1917. Supple- mental provisions as to powers of Food Controller. Jan. 10, 1917. July 17, 1917. Jan. 10, 1917. (a) Food Controller. — See footnote (c) to Keg. 2f, p. 45. (b) Regulations 2b, 2p, 2g, 2h, and 7.— These are printed pp. 42, 45, 47, 49 and 68, respectively. 50 Reg. (2J) as to Supplemental Powers of Food Controller. Controller,(a) and the Local Government Board (or as respect* Scotland the Secretary for Scotland, and as respects Ireland the Local Government Board for Ireland) may, by arrangement with the Food Controller, confer and impose on any local authorities and their officers any powers and duties in connection with the ■Till;/ n.iun. enforcement of the said Regulations and any powers and duties necessary to provide for the due discharge of any functions assigned to local authorities by any order made by the Food Auff.22,1917. Controller under the said Regulations, and the Food Controller Oct. 23, 1917. ijiay by order provide for the exercise and performance by any Dec. 21, 1917. persons or bodies of person approved by him for the purpose or by local or other bodies constituted by or under any order of the Food Controller of such powers and duties as may be conferred or imposed on them by the Food Controller. (b) Jan. 10, 1917. (2) Nothing in the Regulations numbered 2g and 2h(c) shall prevent the exercise by the Food Controller of any of his powers in relation to any article under these regulations or otherwise, without having obtained or endeavoured to obtain returns under Regulation 2g or having held an inquiry under Regulation 2h. Jan. 10, 1917. (3) Any order of the Food Controller under these regulations July 17, 1917. may be revoked or varied as occasion requires, and any such order may be made either so as to apply generally, or so as to apply to any special locality, or so as to apply to any special supplies of any article or to any special producer, manu- facturer, dealer or person, or to any class or description of factories workshops premises or plant, or to any special factory workshop premises or plant ; and any such order may direct that all contracts or any class of contracts, or any special contract, affected by the order shall be abrogated, or shall remain in force notwithstanding anything in the order but subject to any exceptions or modifications for which provision may be made by the order. Jan. 10, 1917. (4) It is hereby declared that in the Regulations numbered 2f, 2g, 2h, and 2j, the expression ** article " includes animals, live or dead; but this provision shall not be construed so as to limit the general interpretation of that expression. AHy.;i!i.j!ii7. (5) Where the Food Controller considers it desirable to do so for the purpose of maintaining the supply of hops, he may, after consultation with the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, exer- cise, with respect to hops, any of the powers conferred on him by Regulations 2f to 2h. (a) Arranoemf.nt with other Departments. — See the provisions con- tnined in various Orders made by the Food Controller, all of which are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the '• Food Control Manual " and which are referred to in footnote fb), p. 12, thereof. (b) C'">nstitution, &c., ok Food Control Committees and Local Aotho- RlTiKs' Powers. S^e the Orders relating to these matters which as in force April 30th, 1918. form Part III. of the Edition of that date of the " Food Control Manual." (c) RhGULATloNS 2g and 2h. — These are printed pp. 47 and 49, respectively. Re(j. (2JJ) as to Powers of Board of Trade as to Articles other 51 than Food and as to Timber, Horses, and Horse-drawn Vehicles. 2JJ._(1) The Board of Trade shall have the like powers as are P^™ f given to the Food Coutroller(a) under Begulatioiis 2b, 2f to 2j Traders to inclusive, and 7, (1>) as respects any article of commerce not being articles other an article of food, where it appears to the Board necessary or ^^'^^ ^^o^' 1 , . ,,\ p ,1 £ and as to expedient to exercise any of those powers for the jjurpose oi timber, encouraging, maintaining, or regulating the supply of any such horses, and article which is required by the public or by any section, of the horse-drawn public or which is otherwise required for the public safety or j^^ ^^^ ^^^j, defence of the Bealm, and those regulations shall apply •J|f'' ^'^'^^^y* accordingly. (c) Nw. ih, iru'r. (2) Any order made by the Board of Trade under Regula- -^"'i- io, ion. tions 2f or 2g before the first day of January nineteen hundred and seventeen shall continue in force and have effect as though it had been made by the Food Controller under these regulations, and as if the Food Controller was substituted therein for the Board of Trade. (d) (3) The Board of Trade, and any person authorised by them, Aiu/.22,idi7 shall, as respects trees and timber, whether standing felled or converted and articles manufactured therefrom, have the like powers as are given to the Army Council under Regulations 2e and 15c(e) and those regulations shall apply accordingly. (4) Any order made by the Army Council under Regulations 2b, 2e or 15c(f) before the 22nd day of August, 1917, and in force on that date affecting any such trees or timber as aforesaid or ^ articles manufactured therefrom, shall continue in force and have effect as if it had been made by the Board of Trade or a person authorised by them under this regulation, and as if the Board of Trade was substituted therein for the Army Council, without prejudice however to any action taken thereunder by the Army Council before that date. (5) Without prejudice to the powers of the Army Council the Nov. 16, ion Board of Trade may exercise as respects horses (including mules) and horse-drawn vehicles all the powers that they may exercise under this regulation with respect to an article of commerce not (a) Food Controller. — See footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. (b) Reoulations 2b, 2f to 2,i and 7. — These are printed, pp. 42, 45-50 and 68 respectively. (c) (i) Board of Trade Orders as to Articles outside Food Control- ler's Powers. — The Orders of the Board of Trade under Reg. 2.TJ (1) made to Feb. 28th, 1918 (which relate to restrictions on Coal, Cotton, Motor Spirit, Gas and Lamp Oil, Paper, Tobacco and Matches), are printed or referred to in Part III of this Manual at pp. 195-263. (ii) Proof of Orders of the Board of Trade.— The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to orders of tlie Board of Trade. (d) Board of Trade Orders of 1916 as to Artici es of Food. — These Orders were made by the Board in November and December, 1916, under powers conferred on that Board by Regulations 2f and 2g in the form in which they were first added to the Code on Nov. 16th, 1916, an'l in which they are printed at pp. 20-23 of the November, 1916, Edition of this Manual. The Board of Trade made 10 Orders all of which have either been revoked or have now expired. (e) Regulations 2e and 15c. — These are printed pp. 45 and 98 respectively. (f) Regulations 2b, 2e and 15c. — These are printed pp. 42, 45 and 9B respectively. 52 Deliveries in anticipation of order or requisition. Nov. 6, 1916. Nov. 23, 1916. Powers of entry on and cultivation of land for maintenance of food supply. Dec. 5, 1916. Feb. 16, 1917. Dec. 5, 1916. Reg. (2^, 2^) as to Deliveries in Anticipation of Order or Requisition; Powers of Entry on and Cultivation of Land for Maintenance of Food Supply. being an article of food, and orders under this sub-section may provide for the giving of instructions in relation to horses and horse-drawn vehicles in such manner and by such persons as the Board of Trade may direct, and for enabling the Board to take possession of any horse or horse-drawn vehicle either absolutely or by way of hire. Such compensation shall be paid for any horse or horse-drawn vehicle so taken possession of as shall in default of agreement be determined by the arbitration of a single arbitrator appointed in manner provided by an order of the Board of Trade, but in determining the amount of the compensation the arbitrator shall have regard to the age and conditions of the horse or vehicle, to the allowance of a reasonable profit on the price, if any, paid by the i)€rson from whom the same is taken, and to any other circumstance without necessarily taking into consideration the market price at the time. ^NTothing in this sub-section shall apply to horses or horse- drawn vehicles used wholly or mainly in agriculture or to vehicles licensed to ply for hire. , 2^. Where in anticipation of the issue of an order or requisition by the Admiralty, or Army Council, or Minister of Munitions(a) under these regulations, the whole or any part of the output of any factory or workshop or any goods have been delivered to or put at the disposal of the Admiralty, or Army Council, or Minister of Munitions, (a) then, if such order or requisition is subsequently made, the output or part thereof or goods shall be deemed to have been delivered or put at the disy)ns-il of the Admiralty, or Army Council, or Minister of Mun:tions(a) in compliance with such order or requisition. 2^ — (1) Where the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries(l>) are of opinion that, with a view to maintaining the food supply of the country, it is expedient that they should exercise the I>owers given to them under this regulation as respects any land, the Board may enter on the land and cultivate the land, or arrange for its cultivation by any person either under a contract of tenancy or otherwise. (2) The Board may after entry on any land do or authorise- to be done all things which they consider necessary or desirable for the purpose of the cultivation of the land or for adapting the land to cultivation, including fencing, and may also during their occupation of the land or on the termination thereof remove any such fencing or work of adaptation. (3) Any person who cultivates land under any such arrange- ment shall, on the determination, by or on behalf of the Board, (a) Army Council. — See f(»otnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Muni- tions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Board op Agriculture and Fisheries.— This Board was constituted by the Board of Agriculture Act, 1889 (52 & 5.3 Vict. c. 30), and the style of the Board was altered and its powers enlarged by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries Act, 1903 (3 Edw. 7. c. 31). The Documentary Evidence Act, 1«68,. as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to Orders of the Board of AgricuHure and Fisheries. See s. 1 of the Documentary Evidence Act, 1895 (58-9 Vict. c. 9). Reg. (21") as to Towers of Entry on and Cultivation of Land for 53 Maintenance of Food Supply in Ireland. of the arrangement, if the determination takes effect before the first day of January nineteen hundred and nineteen, receive from April u, 1917. the Board such compensation as may have been agreed under ^ec. 5, 1916. the terms of the arrangement, or, in default of any such agree- ment, as the Board may consider just and reasonable, and shall not be entitled to any other compensation. (4) On the determination of the occupation of any land by the Board under this regulation, compensation shall be paid by the Board to any person injuriously affected by the exercise of the Feb. 16, ion. powers under this regulation, the amount of that compensation to Dec.5,i9i6. be determined, in default of agreement, by a single arbitrator under and in accordance with the provisions of the Second Schedule to the Agricultural Holdings Act, 1908. (a) (5) The Board may with respect to any land authorise any local authority to exercise on behalf of the Board any of the powers of the Board under this regulation. (6) A local authority authorised to exercise on behalf of the feb. lo, ion. Board any of the powers of the Board under this regulation may exercise such powers in respect of land of which the local authority is owner or occupier and may retain the rents and profits arising from such exercise of these powers, but shall not be entitled to receive from the Board any rent or compensation for the use thereof or for the exercise by the local authority of any powers under this regulation in respect of that land.(b) (7) This regulation shall apply to Scotland with the substitu- tion of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland(c) .for the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, of arbiter for arbitrator, and of the xigricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act, 1908, (a) for the Agricultural Holdings Act, 1908. (d) (8) This regulation shall apply to Ireland subject to the following modifications : — (i.) The Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruc- tion for Ireland(e) shall be substituted for the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries; (ii.) The following subsection shall be substituted for sub- section (1) : — Where the Department of Agriculture and Tech- nical Instruction for Ireland(e) are of opinion that, (a) Agricultural Holdings Acts. — The English Act is 8 Edw. 7, c. 28, and the Scottish 8 Edw. 7, c. 64. (b) Order under Reg. 2l as to England and Wales. — See the Cultiva- tion of Lands Order, 1917 (No. 2), as amended by the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1917 (No. 4), printed together with Summary of Memoranda by the Board thereto relating at pp. 260-269 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." (c) Board of Agriculture for Scotland. — This Board was constituted by 88. 4, 30, of the Small Landholders (S.) Act, 1911 (1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 49). (d) Order under Reg. 2l as to Scotland. — See the Cultivation of Land& (Scotland) Order, 1918 (No. 2), printed, with Summary of Memoranda by the Scottish Board, pp. 344-349. 629, of the "Food (Supply and Production) Manual." (e) Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland. — This Department was constituted by the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction Act, 1899 (62 & 63 Vict. c. 50). The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to orders of the Department. See 62-3 Vict. c. 50. s. 21 (3). •54 Tteg. (2^) as to Powers of Entry on and Cultivation of Land for Maintenance of Food Supply in Ireland. with a view to maintaining the food supply of the country, it is expedient that they should exercise the powers given to them under this regulation as respects any land, the Department may enter on the land — (a) without any consent, if the land is for the time being unoccupied, or was unoccupied on the twenty-ninth day of November nineteen hun- dred and sixteen ; (6) without any consent, if the land is comprised in a holding to which Regulation 2p(a) applies, and it appears to the Department that the occupier has not before the twenty- fifth day of March nineteen hundred and seventeen, taken the necessary steps to com- ply with the requirements of that regulation, or is not after that date proceeding in com- plia'ace with those requirements; and ic) without any consent, if the land is situated in or near an urban district and the Department are of opinion that in order to provide neces- sary food for residents in the locality land in or near that district is immediately required for the purpose of being cultivated in allot- ments, and that the use of the land for chat purpose is unreasonably \^ithheld; and {d) in any other case, with the consent of the occu- pier and the person in receipt of the rent of the land ; and cultivate the land, or arrange for its cultivation, by any person either under a contract of tenancy or otherwise. For the purposes. of this subsection the expressions "occupied" and "unoccupied" refer to such occu- pation as involves liability to payment of poor rates: Provided that where the poor rate is made in respect of a half rent under Section sixty-three of the Poor Relief (Ireland) Act, 18-38, (b) instead of upon the occupier of the land, the land shall not on that account be deemed to be unoccupied. (iii.) Subsections (4) and (6) shall not apply; (iv.) The powers conferred by this regulation on the Depart- ment shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other powers of the Department, (c) (a) Reoclation 2p. — This is printed p. 61. (b) Poor Relief (Ireland) Act, 1838.— 1 & 2 Vict. c. 56. (c) Memorandum by Department as to Food Production, 1917.— This is printed pp. 383-392 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." Reg. (2^) as to Land in Great Britain Not Cultivated so as to increase Food Supply. 2M. — (1) Where the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, (*) after such consultation with the Food Controller (b) as may be arranged, are of opinion that, with a view to maintaining the food supply of the country, it is expedient that they should exercise the powers given to them under this regulation, the Board may — (a) enter on and take possession of any land which in their opinion is not being so cultivated as to increase, as far as practicable, the food supply of the country, and, after entry thereon, do all things necessary or desirable for the cultivation of the land or for adapt- ing it for cultivation ; and for such purposes enter on and take possession of any buildings on the land or convenient for such purposes ; and (6) take possession of any machinery, implements of hus- bandry or plant (other than machinery, implements or plant in the possession or under the control of a • dealer or manufacturer), or any farm produce, stock or animals, which, in the opinion of the Board, are required for the cultivation of land or the increase of the food supply of the country; and (c) provide accommodation for persons, machinery, imple- ments of husbandry or plant, iarm produce, stock or animals, employed or used by the Board for the cultivation of land or the increase of the food supply of the country by taking or retaining possession of any land or buildings ; and (d) utilise any water supply or motive power for any sucb purposes ; and (e) by notice served on the occupier of any land require him to cultivate the land in accordance with sucb requirements as the Board may think necessary or desirable for maintaining the food supply of the country and may prescribe in the notice ; and (ee) by notice served on the occupier of any land require him in accordance with the terms of the notice to adapt the land for cultivation by repairing or remov- ing any hedge or fence on the land, or by clearing or repairing any ditch or drain, whether natural or artificial, by which the land is capable of being drained ; and (eee) by order, applicable generally or to any specified area, and published in such manner as the Board may con- sider to be best adapted for informing persons thereby affected, prohibit or regulate the use of land for the cultivation of any crop specified in the order and by any such order require the ploughing up within such time as may be specified in the order of any land in use at the date thereof for the cultivation of any such crop(c) ; and (a) B"ARD OF Ageicultufe and Fisheries. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2l, p. 52. (b) Food Controller.— Sca footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 4.5. (c) Orders as to Crops. — The Board's powers under par. (eee) are excepted from those delegated to Agricultural Executive Committees. See Art. 3 (1 ) of the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1918, p. 617 of the " Food (Supply and Produc- tion) Manual." 55 Powers as to land not cultivated ao as to increase food supply. Jan. 10, 1917. March 13,1017. Dec.\21, 1917. Jan. 10, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. 56 Reg. (2^) as to Land in Great Britain Not Cultivated so as to increase Food Supply. March 13,1917. if) by notice served on. the tenant of any land which or part of which, in the opinion of the Board, is not being so cultivated as to increase as far as practicable the food supply of the country, determine his tenancy of the land on such date as may be specified in the notice, or on the application of the landlord by order authorise him in any such case to determine the tenancy in accordance with the terms of the order(a) ; and {g) after entry on any land arrange for its cultivation by any other person whether by contract of tenancy or otherwise; and MarchsOyion. (/j,) where, in the opinion of the Board, any land is injured or is likely to be injured by any such neglect on the part of the proprietor or occupier of any other land in relation to the maintenance of banks or the cleansing of channels as is mentioned in section fourteen of the Land Drainage Act, 1847, (b) and subject to, and after the expiration of seven days from, the service of such notice as is required by that section, exercise such powers of executing all necessary works and recovering the expenses thereof as are by that section \, conferred on the proprietor or occupier of any land which is injured by any such neglect, and for any such purpose enter on any land without any warrant or authority; and Nvv. 16, 1917. (^) \yy notice served on the occupier or person in control of any dam, mill, lock, sluice, weir, or other structure affecting the flow of water in any river or stream, require such occupier or person to keep open or closed any mechanical appliance by which the inflow or out- flow of water is capable of being regulated during such times and in such manner as the Board, having regard to the use by such occupier or person of the structure and of the water thereby impounded, con- sider to be necessary or desirable for the prevention of floods or for the draining of land adjoining or near the river or stream ; and May 2, 1917. ^y) wherc, in the opinion of the Board, any land is injured or likely to be injured by flooding or inadequate drainage which might be remedied wholly or partially by the exercise of powers which are conferred by any general or local Act, or by any award made under any Act, or by any Commission of Sewers, and which are not being exercised or in the opinion of the Board are (a) Determination of Tenancy. The Board's powers under par. (/) are excepted from those delegated to Agricultural Executive Committees. See Art. 3 of the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1918, p. 617 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." (b) Land Drainage Act, 1847—10 & 11 Vict. c. 38. Reg. (2^) as to Land in Great Britain Not Cultivated so as to 57 increase Food Supply. being insufficiently exercised, exercise any suck power and also any power conferred by any such Act or award or commission for defraying the expenses so incurred or for any purpose incidental to the exercise of any such power ; and (k) enter on or take possession of any dam, mill, lock, sluice, ^o"- i^> ^•''^^• weir, or other structure affecting the flow of water in any river or stream and remove or repair or alter or maintain .and use the same where such action is in the opinion of the Board necessary or desirable for the prevention of floods or for the drainage of agricultural land(a) ; and (I) for the purpose of removing any obstruction to or other- wise improving the flow of water in any river or stream, or maintaining or improving the banks of any river or stream or any sea defence or drainage outfall, enter on the river or stream or any land adjoining or near the river, stream, defence, or outfall (a^) ; and (m) where any expenses are incurred by the Board in the exercise of any of their powers under joaragraph (k) or (I) of this regulation, recover those expenses, so far as they are directly attributable ta the default of any person in carrying out his obligations under statute or otherwise, from that person(a) ; and (n) on the application of any drainage authority empowered Dtc.2i,i9n. by a local Act to levy rates to a limited amount, by order increase ihe amount that may be so levied(a') ; and (o) by notice served on the occupier of any agricultural land or the person having the management of any such land require him to make within such time and in such form and to such person as the notice may pre- scribe a return in writing with respect to the cultiva- tion of the land or the crops or live-stock thereon or any other matter as to which the Board may desire information for the purpose of the proper exercise of their powers under this regulation, but so that no such return or any part thereof shall be published or disclosed except for the purposes of a prosecution under this regulation. (a) (2) An occupier of land may, with a view to maintaining Jan.io.wn the food supply of the country, submit to the Board a scherao for the cultivation of the land in a manner not consistent with the contract of tenancy of the land, and the Board, if satisfied that the adoption of the scheme is necessary or desirable for the maintenance of the food supply, may direct that the land shall be cultivated in accordance with the scheme, subject to any modification which the Board may think fit to make therein. (a) Powers under pars, (k) (I) (m) (m) and (o). — The Board's powers under these paragraphs are excepted from those delegated to Agricultural Executive Committees, see Art. 3 of the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1918, p. 617 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." 58 /r'e/y. (2M) as to Land in Great Britain Not Cultivated so as to increase Food Supply. Dec. 21, 1917. (3) If any person obstructs or otherwise interferes with or impedes any ofl&cer in the execution of his jwwers under this regulation, or discloses or publishes any return or part thereof in Jan. .2, 191S. contravention of this regulation or negligently or wilfully fails Dec. 21, 1917. to comply with the requirements of any order made under this regulation, or with any conditions subject to which a licence under any such order has been granted, or, being an occupier of any land or building of which the Board require possession, or of which the tenancy of the occupier has been determined by fiotice served under this regulation, without lawful excuse, refuses to give possession thereof to the Board or to quit such land or building, or, having been served with a notice under this regulation requiring him to do any act, negligently or wil- fully fails to comply with the requirements of the notice, or, where the notice requires him to make a return, makes a false return, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Jan. 10, 1917. (4) If the Board at any time withdraw from possession of any land of which possession has been taken under this regulation, Nov. 16, 1917. they may recover from any person then interested in the laud as Jan. 10, 1917. owner or tenant or otherwise such amount as represents the value to him of all acts of cultivation or adaptation for cultivation executed by the Board; such amount to be determined in default of agreement by a single arbitrator under and in accordance with the provisions of the Second Schedule to the Agricultural Hold- ings Act, 1908. (a) (5) Any person authorised by the Board in that behalf may, for the purposes of this regulation and upon production if so required of his authority, enter on and inspect any land or building and inspect any machinery, implements of husbandry, farm stock or produce thereon. (6) The Board may with respect to any land or land in any district authorise any person or any body constituted by the Board for the purpose to exercise on behalf of the Board any of the powers of the Board under this regulation and prescribe the procedure of any such body, and the authentication of any notice or other instrument issued by any body or person so authorised. (b) (7) The powers conferred on the Board by this regulation shall be in addition to and not- in derogation of any other powers of the Board. (8) In this regulation the expression " cultivation " includes use for grazing and the expression " cultivate " has a corre- sponding meaning. (a) Agricdltdral Holdings Acts.— The Enghsh Act is 8 Edw, 7. c. 28, and the Scottish, 8 Edw. 7. c. 64. (b) Orders dnder Reg. 2m as to England and Wales and Agricultural Executive Committees.— .See the Cultivation of Lands Order, 1918, and Circular accompanying the same, pp. ()17-()27 of the " Food (Supply and Pro- duction) Manual," the Cultivation of Lands (County Boroughs) Order, 1917, ibi. p. 027, and Summary of Memoranda by the Board as to organisation and powers of Agricultural Executive Committees, ibi. pp. 277-314. Reg. (2N) as to Unlawful Entry on Land occupied by Govrnment Departinents, etc. (9) This regulation except paragraph {ee) and paragraphs {h) to (n) (both inclusive) of sub-section (1) shall apply to Scotland, with the substitution of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland(a) for the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, of arbiter for arbitrator, and of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act, 1908, (b) for the Agricultural Holdings Act, 1908, and sub-section (1) of this regulation so far as the powers conferred by para- graphs (h) to (n) (both inclusive) thereof are concerned and sub-sections (3), (5), (6) and (11 ) of this regulation shall apply to Ireland, with the substitution of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland, (c) for the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, and of section fifty-eight of the Drainage (Ireland) Act, 1842, (d) for section fourteen of the Land Drainage Act, 1847, and with the omission of the references to the Food Controller and to Commissions of Sewers, but save as aforesaid this regulation shall not extend to Ireland. (10) With a view to increasing food production by the con- servation or improvement of grazing land, the occupier of any land in Scotland shall be entitled, after due notice in writing to the owner of such land and to the owner of any woodlands adjoining such land, or to their respective agents or factors, and with due care to prevent damage to any woodlands on or adjoin^ ing such land, to " make muirburn " or set fire to any heath or muir within the boundaries of such land, at any time or times between 1st October and 30th April when the same would other- wise be unlawful or be in contravention of the lease or other con- tract affecting the land : Provided that nothing herein contained shall affect any duty to comply with any regulation, order or instruction in regard to the use, display or ignition of lights or fires, in force for the time being. (11) Any notice under this regulation may be served on the person to whom it is to be given, either personally or by leaving it for him at his last known placp of abode, or by sending it through the post in a registered letter addressed to him there. (e) 2^". If any person without lawful authority enters or remains on any land (a) of which a Government Department or any body or person authorised by a Government Department is in possession under the powers conferred by Regula- tion 2l(*) ; or (a) Board of Agricultukk for Scotland and District Agricultdkal Executive Committees. — As to the constitution of that Board see footnote (c) to Reg. 2l, p. 53. A summary of the Board's Circulars and Memoranda as to District Agricultural Executive Committees is printed pp. 277-306 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." (b) Agricultural Holdings Acts. — The English Act is 8 Edw. 7. c. 28, and the Scottish, 8 Edw. 7. c. 64. (c) Department op Agriculturr and Technical Instruction for Irelamd. — As to the constitution of that Department, see footnote (e) to Reg. 2l (8), p. 53. A summary of the Irish Department's Circular as to drainage of lands is printed p. 394 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." (d) I'rainage (T.) Act, 184 i.— 5 & 6 Vict. c. 89. (e) Service by Post. — See provisions of s. 26 of Interpretation Act, 1889, as to time when service by post is deemed to be effected. (f) Regulation 2l. — This is printed p. 52. 59 March 30, ion. J fay 2, 1917. Nov. 16, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. Jan. 10,1917. May 2, 1917. Xoe. 16, 1917. Dee. 21, 1917. May 2, 1917. March 30, 1917. Prohibition on unlawful entry, &c., on land occu- pied by Government Depart- ments, &c., under Reg. 2l or on allotment or field gar- den. Dec. 21, 1917. 60 Reg. (2NN) as to Reduction of Acreage under Hops in England and Wales. Redaction of acreage under hops. Nov. 16, 1917. (b) which has been provided for use as allotments or field gardens under that regulation or otherwise and on which there are growing crops, and on which there is conspicuously displayed notice of this pro vision, or damages any growing crops or hedge or fence on any such land, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 2NN. — (1) Subg'ect to the provisions of this regulation, the acreage planted with hops on any holding in England or Wales shall, before the first day of April, nineteen hundred and eighteen be reduced to one half of the acreage on the holding which is proved by the occupier of the holding to have been planted with hops in the month of June, nineteen hundred and fourteen (ex- cluding from such last-mentioned acreage land which was planted with hops after the first day of October, nineteen hundred and thirteen), and thereafter, so long as this regulation remains in force, the acreage on the holding so planted shall not exceed that proportion. (2) This regulation shall have effect notwithstanding any covenant, agreement, condition, or provision as to the user of a holding, whether contained in any lease or other instrument affecting the holding or in any verbal contract of tenancy or implied by law, and no such covenant, agreement, condition, or provision shall operate so as to penalise, impede, or interfere with compliance with any obligation imposed by this regulation. (3) The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries(a') may by licence exempt any occupier wholly or partly or for a specified period from any obligation imposed by this regulation in any case where it appears to tha Board that by reason of exceptional circum- stances the issue of such a licence is advisable. (4) If the occupier of any holding fails to comply with the provisions of this regulation, or with any condition subject to which a licence under this regulation has been granted, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (5) Any person authorised by the Board in that behalf, may, for the purposes of this regulation, and upon production if so required of his authority, enter on and inspect any land. (6) The Board may, with respect to land in any district, authorise any person or any body constituted by the Board for the purpose to exercise on behalf of the Board any of the powers of the Board under this regulation, and prescribe the procedure of any such body, and the authentication of any notice or other instrument issued by any body or person so authorised. (7) Any authority given by the Board under any of the pro- visions of the regulation for which this regulation is substituted shall, unless and until revoked by the Board, be deemed to have been given under and for the purposes of the corresponding pro- vision of this regulation. (b) fa) Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.— Sw footnote (b) to*;Reg. 2l, p. t>2. (b) Memoranda by Board as to Reg. 2nn. — These are printed pp. 317, 318 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." | 1 Hecjs. (20, 2^) as to Keeping of Pigs; Cultivation of Arable 61 Holdings in Ireland. 20. With a view to maintaining the stock of pigs in the Keeping of •country, any local authority by whom a byelaw has been made pigsnotwith- which is for the time being in force prohibiting, restricting, or ^**^_J^°^ Tegulating the keeping of pigs may grant permission, either J^^ _ .generally or in particular cases, to keep pigs, notwithstanding " ' ' or contrary to any provisions of any such byelaw; subject, however, to the observance of any directions of the local authority in the interests of public health. (a-) 2P. — (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, it shall Cultivation be the duty of every occupier of arable land in Ireland to culti- J^j^^j^ J^j„ vate in the year nineteen hundred and seventeen so much of the ij-giand! ■ arable land held by him, and hereinafter called the "holding," jan. 10,1917. as is specified in that behalf in this regulation, and if he fails •or neglects to do so, he shall be guilty of a summary offence -against these regulations. (2) The portion of the holding to be cultivated pursuant to ^his regulation shall be as follows : — (a) If no part of the holding was cultivated in the year nineteen hundred and sixteen, a portion equivalent in extent to one-tenth of the area of the holding ; (6) If any part of the holding was cultivated in the year nineteen hundred and sixteen, a portion equivalent in extent to the part so cultivated and to one-tenth of the area of the holding in addition : provided that the occupier shall not be required by virtue of this provision to cultivate more than one-half of the area of the holding. (3) This regulation shall not apply to — (a) any holding of less than ten acres in extent; or (6) any holding or class 01 holdings as to which not later than the twenty-fifth day of March nineteen hundred and seventeen it shall be declared in writing by the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruc- tion for Ireland(b) that the cultivation of the holding or class of holdings would be of less service for the production of food than the use of the holding or class of holdings in some other manner in which the same is being used or proposed to be used.(c) (4) Land under a first or second year's crop of rye-grass shall be deemed to be cultivated, and cultivation by any person under a conacre letting made by the occupier shall be deemed to be cultivation by the occupier. (a) Keeping op Pigs. — See Memorandum of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. A leaflet on the subject can be obtained free of cost on application to the Secretary, Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, 4, Whitehall Place, S.W.I. (b) Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland. — See footnote (e) to Reg. 2l (8), p. 53. (c) Declaration excepting Holdings. — See Declaration of Feb. 21, 1917, ■printed p. 398 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." ^2 Reg- (2^) as to Cultivation of Arable Holdings in Ireland. (5) This regulation shall have effect notwithstanding any covenant, agreement, condition, or provision as to the user of a holding whether contained in any lease or other instrument affecting the holding, or in any verbal contract of tenancy or implied by law, and no such covenant, agreement, condition, or provision shall operate so as to penalise, impede, or interfere with such cultivation as is required by this regulation. (6) Any person duly authorised by the Department of Agri- culture and Technical Instruction for Ireland(a) in that behalf shall have power to enter on and inspect any land for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirements of this regulation are being or have been complied with. Feb. 6. 1917. ^7^ ^^jjy application to the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland(a) for a declaration as to a holding under subsection (3) of this regulation shall be made in writing on or before the twenty-eighth day of February nineteen hundred and seventeen, and shall set out the particulars of the holding, the manner in which it is used or proposed to be used, and the grounds of the application. (8) If at any time after the twenty-eighth day of February nineteen hundred and seventeen it appears to the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland(a) that the occupier of a holding does not intend to fulfil the requirements of this regulation the Department may enter on the holding and may cultivate the same or any part thereof, Or arrange for its cultivation by any person in such manner and upon such terms nnd conditions as the Department may direct, and may exercise as respects the holding all or any of the powers given to the Department by Regulation 2L.(b) (9) It shall be the duty of an occupier of a holding to furnish lo the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland, (a) if and when required by them, such particulars with respect to the holding and user thereof, as may be required by the Department for the purposes of this regulation, and any occupier who fails or neglects to comply with such requirement shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Jan. 10, 1917. (10) For the purpose of this regulation " arable " means culti- Feb.6,i9t7. vated or capable of being cultivated; and "occupier" means the person rated or liable to be rated to the poor rate, and in the case of a holding of which the half rent is rated means the actual occupier although not liable to be rated. (a) Department op Aoriculture and Technical Instriction for IreL'ND. — As to the constitution of this Department see footnote (f) to Reg. 2l (8), p. 53. (b) Regulation 2l.— This is printed p. 52. Megs. (2Q> 2^) as to prevention of Injury to Crops, Sfc, by Birds, 63 Hares, Rabbits, t^c, or in Scotland by Deer; and as to securing Migratory Birds for Food Supply. 2Q. The Board of Agriculture for Scotland(a) may, with the Prevention •consent of the Secretary tor Scotland, take or authorise such action ^* injury by in Scotland, whether by killing the deer or otherwise, as may, in and pasture their opinion, be necessary with a view to preventing or reducing Iq Scotland, injury to crops or wastage of pasturage caused by deer.(b) ./an. lo, ion. 2^. — (1) The Board of Agriculture and risheries(c) may, with Prevention a view to preventing or reducing injury to crops or trees, or ?. j°''T*^ ^ wastage of pasturage by birds hares or rabbits or by vermin or rabbits ver- pests, or to securing for the food supply of the country any min or pests migratory kind of wild bird, to crops, trees, &c. ; sftciinriff (a) take or authorise such action as, in the opinion of the migratory Board, may be necessary for such purpose, or delegate birds for to any body the powers conferred by this paragraph food supply, as respects any locality ; ^^^- ■^•^j ^^^^• March30,1917. April 14,1917. (b) provide for the manner in which birds or hares or Feb. 23, ion. rabbits killed in pursuance of the action so taken March is, wn. may be disposed of ; March30,i9i7. ©r8on. other than a local authority, shall it exceed the cost of such works of maintenance as such person could have been required to execute if the road had not been taken over and the traffic on the highway had remain such as it was previous to the war. In default of agreement as to the amount to be recovered in any case that amount shall be determined by the Road Stone Control Committee(b) whose decision shall be final. For the purposes of sub-sections (2) (3) and (4) of section eleven of the Local Government Act, 1888, (c) any sums contri- buted under this regulation by an authority shall be treated as costs of maintenance and repair of the highway incurred by the authority. For the purpose of this regulation the word " highway " shall have the same meaning as in the Highways Act, 1835, (d) but shall include ** county bridge." 5^. Where with a view to economising transport and labour the Road Stone Control Committee(b) are of opinion that it is expedient that a county council should obtain a supply of stone, gravel or other materials for making or repairing highways or (a) Army Codncil. — See footnote (a) to "Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of I^DNITIONS. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Road Stone Control Committee. — The address of this Committee, of which Mr. P. J. Black is the secretary, is 35, Cromwell Road, London, 8.W.7. (Telephone, Kensington 1414.) (c) Local Government Act, 1888. — 51 & 52 Vict. c. 41. (d) Highways Act, 1835.— 5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 50. Regs. (6, 6-^, 6^) as to Power to require Removal of Vehicles, dfc; Exemption of Factory from Factory Act; Licences for Explosives Factories. bridges from any land in the county, tke owner or occupier of tlie land shall, notwithstanding anything in the proviso to section five of the Highways and Bridges Act, 1891,(0') not be dis- qualified for being elected or for being a member of the county council by reason only of his having a share or interest in a contract for such supply, if the price to be paid for the material under the contract is approved by the said committee. 6. The competent naval or military authority may by order Power to require all or any vehicles, boats, vessels, aircraft, transport require animals, live stock, foodstuffs, fuel, tools, and implements of removal of whatever description, and all or any forms of equipment and warlike stores, within any area specified in the order to be removed from that area within such time as may be so specified, or in the case of warlike stores incapable of removal to be destroyed, and if any person being the owner or having control thereof fail to comply with the requisition, •he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and the competent naval or military authority may himself cause them to be removed or in the case of warlike stores to be destroyed. 67 vehicles, &e. Nov. 28, 1914. 6^. The power of the Secretary of State under section one hundred and fifty of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, (to) by order, (c) to the extent and during the period named by him, to exempt from that Act, in case of any public emergency, any factory or workshop belonging to the Crown or any factory or workshop in respect of work which is being done on behalf of the Crown, shall extend to any factory or workshop in which the Secretary of State is satisfied that by reason of the loss of men through enlistment or transference to Government service, or of other circumstances arising out of the present war, exemption is necessary to secure the carrying on of work, and that such exemption can be granted without detriment to the national interests. Power to exempt factory from Factory and Workshop Act, 1901. June 10, 191S. Oct. 3, 1916. 6^. The Secretary of State may grant licences for the estab- Licences lishment of new or the alteration of existing factories and for factories magazines for gunpowder and other explosives intended for war ^^ magazmea purposes notwithstanding that the assent of the local authority to gj^g^^^ °" the grant of any such licence has not been obtained in accordance sept.'24 1915. with the requirements of the Explosives Act, 1875, (d) and any licence so granted shall, during the continuance of the present war, have the like effect as if such assent had been obtained in manner provided by that Act. (a) Highways and Bridges Act, 1891.— 54 and 55 Vict. c. 6.S. (b) Factory and Workshop Act, 1901. — 1 Edw. 7. c. 22. (c) Orders of the Secretary of State. — The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to the Secretary of State. (d) Explosives Act, 1875.— .38 & .39 Vict. c. 17. 349G 2 68 Reg. (7) as to Requisitioning Output of Munition Factories. Power to requisition oatput of factories maua- facturing arms, am- munition, food, forage or stores. Feb. 15. 1916. 7. The Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Muni- tions(a) may by or(ier(b) require the occupier of any factory or workshop in which arms, ammunition, food, forage, clothing, equipment or stores of any description or any articles required for the production thereof, are or may be manufactured, or in which any operation or process required in the production, altera- tion, renovation or repair thereof is or may be carried on, to place at their disposal the whole or arfy part of the output of the factory or workshop as may be specified in the order, and to deliver to them, or to any person or persons named by them the output or such part thereof as aforesaid in such quantities and at such times as may be specified in the order ; and the price to be paid for the output so requisitioned shall, in default of agreement, be determined by the arbitration of a judge of the High Court selected by the Lord Chief Justice of England in England, of a judge of the Court of Session selected by the Lord President of the Court of Session in Scotland, or of a judge of the High Court of Ireland selected by. the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland in Ireland. In determining such price regard need not be had to the market price, but shall be had to the cost of production of the output so requisitioned and to the rate of profit usually earned in respect of the output of such factory or workshop before the war, and April IB, 1916. to whether such rate of profit was unreasonable or excessive, and Feb. 15, 1916. to any other circumstances of the case. If the occupier of the factory or workshop fails to comply with the order, or without the leave of the Admiralty or Army Council or tbe Minister of Munitions(a) delivers to any other person any part of the output of the factory or workshop to which the order relates, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. For the purpose of ascertaining the amount of the output of any factory or workshop or any plant therein and the cost of Application of Documentary Evidence Acts to Ministry of Mnnitiona. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister op Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) (i) Orders Requsitioning Output. — -Sec the Orders printed in the Fehruaxy, 1918, Edition of " "War Material Supplies Manual." (ii) Orders of Admiralty. — The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to the Admiralty. (iii) Orders of Army Council. — Section 5 of the Evidence (Amdt) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 94), printed in the Appendix to this Manual, applies the Documentary Evidence Acts to the Army Council. (iv) Orders of Minister of Munitions. — Section 4 (2) (3) of the Ministry of Munitions Act, 1915, provides for the receipt in evidence of copies of orders, &c., of the Minister, authenticated as therein mentioned. Section 18 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 54) is as follows : — 18. The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, shall apply to the Minister of Munitions in like manner as if that Minister were mentioned in the first column of the Schedule to the first- mentioned Act, and as if that Minister or a secretary in the Ministry or any person authorised by the Minister to act on his behalf, were mentioned in tbe second column of that Schedule, and as if the regulations referred to in those Acts included any document issued by tbe Minister. Meg. (7-^) as to Exhibitions prejudicing production of War Material. production of such output, and the rate of profit usually earned in respect of the output of such factory or workshop before the war, the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munition8(») may require the occupier of any such factory or workshop, or any ofl&cer or servant of the occupier, or where the occupier is a com- pany any director of the company, to furnish to the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(a) such particulars as to such output, cost, and rate of profit as they may direct, and may require any such particulars to be verified in such manner as they may direct, and if any such person fails to comply with any such ^requirement he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. The Food Controller may, as respects any factory or workshop in which any article to which the powers of the Food Controller under Regulations 2f to 2j(b) extend is or may be manufactured produced or adapted for sale, exercise the like powers as are by this regulation conferred on the Admiralty, Army Council, and the Minister of Munitions. (c) 7-A-, Where it appears to the Minister of Munitions(a') that the holding of any exhibition to which this regulation applies or of exhibitions of any class or description to which this regulation applies would prejudicially affect the production of war material, he may, after consultation with the Board of Trade, by order either prohibit the holding of any such exhibition or of all exhibi- tions of any class or description specified in the order, or impose conditions or restrictions on the holding thereof, and any person who holds an exhibition or exhibits at an exhibition in contraven- tion of the provisions of any such order, or of the restrictions and conditions therein contained, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, A person intending to hold an exhibition to which this regula- tion applies shall, at least one month before the date fixed for the opening thereof, give to the Minister of Munitions notice in writing of his intention, together with such particulars in relation to the exhibition as the Minister of Munitions may require, and, if he fails to do so, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Exhibitions to which this regulation applies are exhibitions and fairs the exhibits whereat consist in whole or in part of the pro- ducts of any industrial or manufacturing process, or the machines, tools, and implements used for the purpose of any such process. A like power may be exercised by the Minister of Munitions with respect to agricultural exhibitions whereat the exhibits do (a) Army Council — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions.— -See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Regulations 2f to 2j. — These are printed pp. 45-50. (c) (i.) Orders of Food Controller under Regulation 7. — All the Orders of the Food Controller as in force April .SO, 1918, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the " Food Control Manual" where they are grouped ac- cording to the class of article or matter with which they deal. As to the establish- ment of the Food Ministry see footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. (ii.) Orders of thr Board of Trade under Regulation 7. — Reg. 2jj (1), p. 51 confers on the Board of Trade as respects articles of commerce other than food, like powers to those of the Food Controller under Reg 7. As to the Board's Order under this power see footnote (c) to Reg. 2jj (1), p 51. 69 June 28. 1917. Prohibition on exhibitiou prejudicing production of war material. Dec. 22, 1915. March 13,1917. 3406 C 3 70 Reg. (7^) as to Railioay Traffic and Fares. not include any such products, machines, tools or implements as aforesaid where it appears to the Minister, after consultation with such other Government departments as appear to him to be interested, that by reason of the demand on labour and plant required for the transport of exhibits to and from the exhibition and otherwise in connection with the holding thereof, it is iu the national interest that the holding of the exhibition should be pro- hibited, and the foregoing provisions of this regulation shall apply accordingly. Powers as to 7B, — (1) The Board of Trade may, for the purpose of making f*^*y , the most efficient use of railway plant or labour, (a) with a view fares. ^ ^^® successful prosecution of the war, make orders for all or Dee. 13 1916. ^^^ ^^ ^^® following purposes, namely : — (a) for enabling the Board of Trade to take possession of any private owner's wagons and to use those wagons in such manner as they think best in the interests of the country as a whole, on such conditions as to pay- ment, use, and otherwise as may be provided by the order(l>) : (6) for enforcing the prompt loading or unloading of wagons, by making failure to load or unload in accord- Fti. 23,1917. ance with the order an offence(c) and for enabling wagons which are not promptly unloaded by the consignee to be unloaded, and their contents to be dealt with, at the risk and expense of the consignee in manner provided by the order : (d) Dee. 13, 1916. (c) for curtailing any statutory requirements as to the run- ning of trains or affording other facilities on certain lines or at certain stations, or for requiring the dis- use of any such line or station, in cases where the curtailment or disuse appeajs to the Board of Trade to be justified by the necessity of the case : (d) for restricting or prohibiting certain classes of traffic (including the carriage of passengers' luggage) on rail- ways either absolutely or subject to any conditions for which provision is made by the order : (©) (e) for modifying any statutory requirements with respect to the maximum amount of passenger fares. (*) (2) If any person acts in contravention of or fails to comply with any of the provisions of an order so made, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) State Control of Railroads. — In pursuance of s. 16 of the Regula- tion of the Forces Act, 1871, and Orders in Council thereunder, the Secretary of State has by Warrants empowered the President of the Board of Trade to take possession of all railroads (excluding tramways) in Great Britain, and of all railroads in Ireland. See footnote (a) to Reg. 9p (3), p. 84. (b) Private Owners' Wagons. — See the Private Owners' Wagons (Use when Empty) Order of March 16th, 1917, pp. 274, 275. (o) Detention of Wagons. — See the Detention of Wagons and Sheet* Orders of March 16th, 1917, pp. 268-271. (d) Unloading of Wagons.— S«« the Unloading of Wagons Orders of March 16th, 1917, pp. 271-274. (e) Luggage.— See the Railways (Passengers' Luggage) Order, 1916^ p. 267. (f ) Fares.— Sec the Railways (Passenger Fares) Order, 1916, p. 267. Regs. (7^B, 7^22, 7^) as to Charges for Carriage of Merchandise by Sea; Taking Possession of Tramways or Light Railways; Foreign Securities. (3) Any order may be made so as to apply generally to all railways or to any class of railways or to any special railway. (4) Any order of the Board of Trade under this regulation may be revoked, extended, or varied, as occasion requires. 7BB. Where it appears to the Board of Trade that it is neces- sary for the purpose of maintaining an efficient service and pro- moting the efficient transport of goods with a view to the success- ful prosecution of the war that any charges for carrying merchandise by sea between Great Britain and Ireland by a carrier whose power of charge is limited by law should be increased, the Board may by order, notwithstanding anything in any Act prohibiting such increase, authorise an increase, not exceeding such amount as the Board from time to time think necessary in the circumstances and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order, (a) 7BBB. — (1) The Board of Trade, for the pKrpose of making the most efficient use of the materials or plant belonging to a tram- way or light railway undertaking with a view to the successful prosecution of the war, may by order require the whole or any part of the rolling stock, materials and plant, including per- manent way, of any such undertaking to be placed at their disposal or at the disposal of any person or body of persons named by them. Where any such order has been made the Board or any such person or body of persons may take possession of such portions of the rolling-stock, materials or plant of such undertaking as they may require and may remove them and make use of them for the purposes of any other tramway or light railway. (2) Any order made under this regulation may be revoked, extended or varied as occasion requires. (3) If any person fails to comply with the provisions of any order made under this regulation or wilfully hinders or impedes the execution of any such order he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 7^. — (1) Where the Treasury are of opinion that for the pur- pose of strengthening the financial position of the country, it is expedient that this regulation should be applied to any foreign securities, (b) or to the securities(b) of any concern owing or con- trolling any foreign securities, or any property or undertaking outside the United Kingdom or otherwise carrying on business wholly or mainly outside the United Kingdom, the Treasury may by order(c) apply this regulation, subject to any exceptions and (a) Through Rates. — See the Through 'Rates ("Great Britain and Ireland) Order, 1917, p. 276. (b) "Foreign Securities"; "Securities." — Thess are defined in Reg. 7e, p. 72. (c) Treasury Orders under Reg. 7c. — Treasury (Securities) Orders Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, dated Feb. 17, March 6, April 10 and May 5 respectively, and the Treasury (Securities) Amendment Order, 1917, relating to subsequently affected securities made under this Reg., and the relative Treasury Notices are printed at pp. 368-448 of the May, 1917, Edition of this Manual. Sisice the date of that Manual a further Order (No. 5) has been made and was published in the London Gazette, Nov. 17th, 1917, being the 3rd Supplement to the Gazette of Nov. 10th. All these Orders will duly appear in the " Financial Manual " now in course of preparation. 71 Power to increase charges for carriage of merchandise by sea. Auff. 22, 1917. Power to take posses- sion of tram- ways or light rail- ways. Dec. 21, 1917. Powers of Treasury as to foreign securities. Jan. 24, 1911 ^ 3496 C 4 72 Restriction on disposal of, and returns as to, foreign securities. Jan. 24,1917. Further provisions as to securities. Jan. 24, 1917 Regs. (7^, 7^) as to Restrictioh on Disposal of, Returns as to,, and further provisions as to Foreign Securities . conditions for which provision may be made by order, to any such securities specified in the order, whether the securites are actually in the United Kingdom or not : Provided that no such order shall apply to any securities as to which the Treasury are satisfied that on the twenty-fourth day of January nineteen hundred and seventeen they were beneficially owned by a person not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and that they remain so owned. (2) The Treasury ^lay take possession or require delivery of any securities to which this regulation is for the time being applicable on such terms as may be provided by the order under which the regulation is made applicable to the securities, and deal with them in such manner as they think fit, and the owner of any such securities, and any person who has any interest in or is the registrar(a) of any such securities shall take all steps audi do anything whicK is necessary or is directed by the Treasury for the purpose of, or in connection with, the transfer or delivery of those securities to the Treasury. A certificate signed by a Secretary to the Treasury that any securities particulars of which are given in the certificate have been taken possession of by the Treasury shall be taken as con- clusive evidence of the facts stated in the certificate by the regis- trar of any securities. (3) Provision may be made by an order under this regulation for any case in which securities transferred or delivered to the Treasury are subject to any mortgage or other charge by sub- stituting for the mortgage or charge on the securities a mortgage or charge on any payment made or other consideration given m respect of the transfer or delivery of the securities. ' (4) Any order of the Treasury under this regulation may be revoked or varied as occasion requires. 7^. — (1) A person shall not without the consent of the Treasury remove from the United Kingdom or be directly or indirectly con- cerned in removing from the United Kingdom auj- securities(a) to which the Treasury have power to apply or have applied Regula- tion 7c, or dispose of any such securities to any person except to a person ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom. (2) The Treasury may, by notice published in the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Gazettes, require the owners of any securities to which the Treasury have power to apply Regula- tion 7c, or have applied that regulation, to make a return to the Treasury, giving such particulars as to those securities within such period as may be specified in the notice, and owners of those securities shall make a return accordingly. 7^, — (1) In Regulations 7c and 7d the expression "securities '* includes stocks, shares, and other securities, and the expression *' foreign securities " includes any securities where the principal or interest of the securities is payable in any foregn country, or where the funds necessary for the payment of the principal or interest of the securities are provided from any foreign country, (a) " Registrak " ; " Securities." — For definitions, tee Reg. 7e, below. Megs. (8, 8^) as to Taking Possession of Factory or Plant; Directing and Restricting Factory Work. and the expression " registrar " includes as respects any securi- ties any person having the charge of, or concerned with, the registration of registered securities, and any person having the charge of, or concerned with, the books in which any inscribed securities are inscribed. (2) Any of the provisions of Eegulations 7c and 7d applying to foreign securities shall also apply to securities where the prin- cipal or interest of the securities is payable in any British possession, or where the funds necessary for the payment of the principal or interest of the securities are provided from any such possession. The provisions of Regulations 7c and 7d applying to the owner of any securities shall apply to any person who has power to dispose of or sell any such securities or has the custody of, or receives on his own behalf or on behalf of any other person the dividends or income from, any such securities, or has any interest in any such securities, as they apply to the actual owner of the securities. (3) If any person acts in contravention of, or fails to comply with, any provisions of Regulation 7c or 7d, that person shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and the administration of those regulations is for the purpose of sub- section (11) of Regulation 56 hereby assigned to the Treasury. 8. The Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Muni- tion8(a) may take possession of any factory or workshop or of any plant belonging thereto without taking possession of the factory or workshop itself, and may use the same for His Majesty's naval or military service at such times and in such manner as the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(») may consider necessary or expedient, and the occupier and every officer and servant of the occupier of the factory or workshop, and where the occupier is a company, every director of the com- pany, shall obey the directions of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munition8(a) as to the user of the factory or workshop or plant, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 8A-. It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or *he Minister of Munition8(a) — {o) to require any work in any factory or workshop to be done in accordance with the directions of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (b) given with the object of making the factory or workshop or the plant or labour therein as useful as possible for the production of war material, and to require returns as to the nature and amount of work done in any factory or workshop; 73 Power to take posses- sion of any factory or plant. March 23,1915. Jydy 28, 1915. Power to direct or restrict work in any factory and to remove plant. March 23,1915. July 6, 1915. Jviy 28, 1915. Feb. 15, 1916. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions.— See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Direction op Work. — The Orders made by the Admiralty, the Army Council and the Minister of Munitions requiring the work in particular classes -of factories, &c., to be carried on in accordance with specified directions are .printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the "War Material Supplies Manual." 74 Reg. (8-^-^) as to Power to prohibit Establishment of new Retail Business without a Licence. May 10, 1916. Fei. 15, 1916. Power to prohibit establish- ment of new retail business without a licence. /"«*. S, 1918. (6) to regulate or restrict the carrying on of any work in any factory workshop or other premises, or the engage- ment or employment of any workman, or all or any classes of workmen, therein, (a) oi to remove the plant therefrom, with a view to maintaining or increasing the production of munitions in other factories work- shops or premises, or to regulate and control the supply of metals and material that may be required for any articles for use in war; and the occupier and every officer and servant of the occupier of the factory, workshop, or premises, and any other person affected by any such directions, regulations, or restrictions, and where the occupier is a company, every director of the com- pany, shall obey the directions, regulations, or restrictions of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions(1>) so given, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Where under this regulation any return has been required or any directions regulating the priority to be given to work at any factory, workshop, or other premises, have been given, and any person in any such return, or in any certificate or document given or issued for the purpose of securing priority for any work in pursuance of such directions, makes any false statement or false representation, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 8^"^.. With a vierw to making the best use of all persons able to work in any industry, occupation or service, it shall be lawful for the Director-General of National Service(c) after consultation with the Government Departments concerned by order to pro- hibit or restrict persons from establishing any new retail trade or business or a new branch of any existing retail trade or business without a licence granted by or under the authority of the Director-General of National Service. (c)(d) If any person acts in contravention of or fails to comply with any of the provisions of an order so made, or fails to comply with any condition subject to which a licence under this regula- tion has been granted to him, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Carrying on of Work and Engagement or Employment op Workmen. — The Priority of Work Order made March 8th, 1917, and the Amendment Order of Jan. 12th, 1918, are printed in Part III (pp 367-.S72) of the Feb!, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual " ; the other Orders affecting Priority of work in production of particular classes of War Material and in force Feb. 28, 1918, are printed in Part II of the same Manual. The Regulations made June 3rd, 1916, by the Board of Trade in pursuance of an arrangement made with that Board by the Minister of Munitions under 8. 20 of the Munitions of War (Amendment) Act, 1916 (5 & 6 Geo. f>. c. 99), as to the engagement or employment of certain classes of workmen within the Royal Albert and Victoria Docks are printed at p. 277 of this present Manual. (b) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Muni- tions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41, (c) Director-General of National Service. — See footnote (a) to- Reg. 41 A, p. 148. (d) Retail Businesses. — See the Retail Businesses (Licensing) Order, 1918,, printed at p. 279. Regs. (8^, 8^) as to Prohibition on Occupier of Engineering, Sfc, 75 Factory Canvassing, Sfc, certain Employees ; Use of regis- tered Design. For tlie purposes of this regulation tlie expression '' establish- ing a new branch of any existing retail trade or business " shall include (a) the opening of a retail trade or business at premises not theretofore used by the retailer for such trade or business; and (6) the opening at any premises of a line or department of retail trade or business not previously carried on by the retailer. 8^. The occupier of a factory or workshop the business carried on in which consists wholly or mainly in engineering, shipbuilding, or the production of arms ammunition or explosives, or of subvstancea required for the production thereof, ehall not, nor shall any person on behalf of the occupier of such a factory or workshop, either directly or indirectly, by canvassing advertisement or otherwise, take any steps with a view to inducing — (a) any person employed in any other factory or workshop, being a person engaged on work for any Government Department or otherwise serving war purposes, to leave his employment ; or i})) any person resident in the United Kingdom at a distance of more than ten miles from the occupier's factory or workshop, to accept employment therein, otherwise than by notifying vacancies to a Labour Exchange Feh.i6,i9n. established or assisted under the labour Exchanges Act, 1909.(a) and in the event of any person contravening the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Prohibi- tion on occupier of engineering, &c., factory canvassing, &c., certain employees. April 29, 1915, 8C. It shall be lawful for the Admiralty, Army Council, Power to Minister of Munitions or Food Controller(b) to authorise or authorise require any contractor holding a contract with the Admiralty, ^^^^^ de^gn Army Council, Minister of Munitions or Food ControllerCb) or any ^ , * ■ July 17, 1917. (a) Labour Exchanges. — The powers and duties of the Board of Trade under the Labour Exchanges Act, 1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 7.), were transferred to the Minister of Labour by s. 2 of the New Ministries and Secretaries Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 68). Such transfer took effect as from Jan. 10th, 1917. See " The Ministry of Labour (Transfer of Powerri) Order, 1917," St. R. & 0., 1917, No. 46. The Board of Trade Labour Exchanges were established by that Board under the Act of 1909, and the General Regulations of Jan. 28, 1910, for such Labour Exchanges are printed in the annual volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1910, p. 340. (b) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1., p. 40. Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. Food Controller. — See footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. 78 July 28, 1915. July 17, 1917. July 28, 1915. Power to require par- tioalars of invention or process. Sept. 7, 1916. Reg. (8^^) as to Particulars of Invention or Process. sub-contractor, to use any registered design for the purposes of such contract, and thereupon the contractor or sub-contractor shall be entitled lor the purposes aforesaid to use the registered design and to apply the same to any article in any class of goods in which the design i< registered without the consent of the regis- tered proju'ietor, and the consideration to be paid for the use of the registered design shall, in default of agreement between the proprietor of the design and the Admiralty, Army Council, Minister of Munitions or Food Controller, (a) as the case may be, be determined, at the option of the Treasury, either in the manner in which 'Other claims for compensation under these regulations are determined, (b) or in the manner in which the consideration for the use of a patent is determined under section twenty-nine of the Patents and Designs Act, 1907. (c) 8CC. It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or Minister of Munitions, (a) with a view to the more efficient or increased production of war material, to require any person to communicate to a person nominated for that purpose by the Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions(a) all such particulars as may be in his possession of any invention, or process or method of manufacture, or of any article manufac- tured or proposed to be manufactured, and to furnish drawings, models, or plans thereof, and to explain and demonstrate the same to such person, in all or any of its uses and workings; and if any person fails or neglects to comply with any such requirement he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations; and if the requirement is addressed to a company, every director, manager, or officer of the company who fails or neglects to comply with such requirement shall also be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 41. Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. Food Controller. — See- footnote (c) to Reg. 2f, p. 45. (!>•) Claims for Compensation under Regulations. — A Royal Commis- sion (printed at p. 367, 368 of Supplement No. 3 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation) was appointed March 3l8t, 1915, to inquire as to payments out of public funds in respect of direct loss or damage to property and business in U.K. through the exercise by the Crown of its rights and duties in the defence of the Realm. The (Feb. 28, 1918)"present members of the Com- mission are Lord Terrington (chairman), Sir Matthew G. Wallace ; Mr. E. Short, K.C., M.P. ; and the Rt. Hon. Mr. Lawrence Hardy, M.P. Mr. D. du Bois Davidson is secretary to the Commission, whose address is Spencer House, 27, . St. James Plac'> « W.l. (c> CoNsiijr-.v„.xON for Use of Patent. — S. 29 of the Act of 1907 (7 Edw. 7 c. 29) makes the following provision : — " Provided that any Government department may, by themselves, their agents, contractors, or others, at any time after the application, use the invention for the services of the < rowD on such terms as may, either before or after the use thereof, be agreed on, with the approval of the Treasury, between the department and the patentee, or, in default of agreement, as may be settled by the Treasury after bearing alh parties interested." Regs. {BP, 8E) as to Supply of Water, Light, Heat, or Power; 77 Regulation and Restriction of Building and Construction Work. If any person, except as authorised by the Admiralty or Army Council or Minister of Munitions, (a) discloses or makes use of any information obtained in consequence of any requirement made under this reg'ulation or communicated to him by the person by whom it was so obtained, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. No communication of an invention made in consequence of any requirement under this regulation, or the use thereof by any person authorised under this regulation to use it, shall prejudice any right of the inventor or owner thereof subsequently to apply for or obtain a patent for the invention. The Food Controller(a) may, as respects articles to which his Jidy 17, mn. powers imder Regulations 2f to 2j extend, exercise the like powers as are by this regulation conferred on the Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions. (a) 8^. Any company, authority, or person supplying or autho- Power to rised to supply water, light, heat, or power, shall, if so required require by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Muni- supply of tion8,(a) supply water, light, heat, or power to any factory, ^^a^^^o/^ '' building, camp, or other premises belonging to or used for the power, to purposes of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of certain Munitions, (a) and shall carry out such works and render such premises, services as may be directed by the Admiralty or Army Council ^<^y 23, WI6. or the Minister of Munitions(a) for the purpose of enabling such a supply to be given either by themselves or by some other such company, authority, or person : Provided that a company, authority, or person shall not be required under this regulation to supply water, light, heat, or power to premises within the area of supply of any other company, authority, or person except with the concurrence of the appro- priate Government Department, and if any question arises as to which Government Department is the appropriate Government Department the question shall be finally determined by the Treasury. If any company, authority, or person fail to comply with a requisition under this regulation the company, authority, or per- son shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and any director or officer of the company or officer of the authority who is knowingly a party to the default shall also be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 8^. It shall be lawful for the Director-Geneial of National Power to Service( a) by order to regulate or restrict the carrying on of regulate and building and construction work as hereinafter defined, and by b^jidTng and such order to prohibit, subject to such exceptions as may be oonstruction contained in the order, the cariying on of such work without a ^fork. licence from the Director-General. (b) Julyi2,i9i6. (a) Army Council.— -See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions.— Se« footnote Tb) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. Food Controller.— See footnote (c) to Reg. 2r, p. 45. Director-General of National Service. — -See footnote (a) to Reg. 41a, p. 148. (b) Order restricting Building.— The Orders made by the Minister of Munitions regulating and restricting " building and construction work " is printed in Part III. of this Manual at pp. 281, 282. Feb. 27, 1918. 78 Jviy 12, 1916. Power of Controller of Stationery Office to obtain stores, &c., and execution of printing, &c. Feb. 27, 1918. Non-liability for non- fulfilment •f contract lor supply of motor spirit. July 12, 1916. Regs. (SEE, gF, 8^, 8C^G) as to Power of Controller of Stationery Office to obtain Stores, Sfc; Non-Liability under Contract to Supply Motor Spirit. Provided that where a first application for a licence under any order has been made and is pending for the carrying on of work which has already been commenced at the date when such licence first became necessary, nothing in the order shall prohibit the carrying on of the work until the licence has been refused. If any person affected by any such order contravenes or faik to comply with the provisions thereof, or if any person for th» purpose of obtaining such a licence as aforesaid makes any false statement or false representation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. For the purposes of this regulation the expression ** building and construction work" means the construction, alteration, repair, decoration, or demolition of buildings, and the construction, reconstruction, or alteration of railways, docks, harbours, canals, embankments, bridges, tunnels, piers, and other worke of con- struction or engineering. gEE, For the purpose of enabling His Majesty's Stationery Office to obtain stores and other articles, and the execution of printing and other work, required for the service of His Majesty and the various Government Departments, the Treasury may by order apply, with the necessary adaptations, to the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office the provisions of Regulations 2b, 2bb, T, 8, 8a, 15c, 29a and 34a, (») conferring powers on the Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions, (b) and the regulations so applied and adapted shall have effect as if they formed part of these regulations. Control of Motor Spirit. 8^. If any person, who is under a contract to supply motor spirit, refrains, on the request of the Board of Trade, or any person authorised for that purpose by the Board of Trade, from delivering motor spirit in accordance with his contract, that person shall not be liable to any action or proceedings taken against him in respect of the non-fulfilment of his contract so far as it is due to compliance with that request. In this regulation, the expression ** motor spirit " has the same meaning as in Part VI. of the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910. (c) 8Q I- 8QO. f- (a) SxAxroKEBY OFFrcE Oontboller's Powees. — All these Refrulations were applied to the Controller by Treasury Order, dated March 1, 1918, printed p. 283, and are, as adapted, scheduled to the Order. (b) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40, Minister or Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41, (o) " Motor Spirit."— S. 84 (7) of that Act, 10 Edw. 7. c. 8, is as follows :— " (7) In this Part of this Act, the expression " motor spirit " means any inflammable hydrocarbon (including any mixture of hydrocarbons and any liquid containing hydrocarbon) which is capable of being used for proTiding reasonably efficient motive power for a motor car . . . ." Regs. (9, 9^) as to Clearing Area of Inhabitants; Prohibiting 79 Holding of Meeting or Procession. Clearance of Areas. 9. The competent naval or military authority may by order ^o^er to require the whole or any part of the inhabitants of any area inhabitants specified in the order to leave that area if the removal of such ^^o. 28 1914, inhabitants from that area is necessary for naval or military reasons, and if any person to whom the order relates fails to comply with the order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations and the competent naval or military authority may cause such steps to be taken as may be necessary to enforce compliance therewith. Control of Meetings, Recreations, Fairs, and Holidays. 9-^. Where there appears to be reason to apprehend that Power to the assembly of any persons for the purpose of the holding of P'^?^-^^^* any meeting(c) will give rise to grave disorder, and will thereby meet^g(a) cause undue demands to be made upon the police or military orproceiBioa. forces, or that the holding of any procession will conduce to Ott. i, i9i6. a breach of the peace or will promote disaffection, it shall be lawful for a Secretary of State, or for any mayor, magistrate, or chief officer of police who is duly authorised for the purpose by a Secretary of State, or for two or more of such persons so authorised, to make an order prohibiting the holding of the meeting or procession, and if a meeting or procession is held or attempted to be held in contravention of any such prohibition, it shall be lawful to take such steps as may be necessary to disperse the meeting or procession or prevent the holding thereof. Where His Majesty by Proclamation has suspended the operation of section one of the Defence of the Realm (Amend- ment) Act, 1915,(b) this regulation shall have effect in any place in the United Kingdom in respect of which the operation of that section is so suspended as if references to a Secretary of State included references to the competent naval or military authority. In the application of this regulation to Scotland, references to the Secretary for Scotland and to a provost shall be substituted respectively for references to a Secretary of State and a mayor. In the application of this regulation to Ireland, references to the Lord Lieutenant shall be substituted for references to a Secretary of State. (a) Attendance ot Police at Mhbtinqs. — Reg. 51b, p. 165, provide* for this. (b) Suspension of Trial bt Jurt, 5 4 6 Geo. 5. c. 34, p. 5. By Proclamation dated April 26th, 1916, printed as Statutory Rules and Orders. 1916, No. 256, the operation •£ section 1 of that Act was suspended in Ireland. 80 Power to prohibit meeting, pro- cession, wearing of uniforms and carrying or having arms or ex- plosives in area where 5 Geo. 5. C.34 is suspended ; powers of entry and seizure. June 28, 1017. Feb. 5, 1918. .June 28,1917. Feb. 5, 1918. June 28, 1917. Feb. 5, 1918. June 28, 1917. Feb. 5, 1918. Reg. (9-^-^) as to Poioer to Prohibit Meeting, Procession, Wearing of Uniforms, and Carrying or Having Arms or Explosives, Q^^. — (1) In any area in respect of which the operation of section one of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, is for the time being suspended, the competent naval or military authority may make orders prohibiting or restricting — (a) the holding of or taking part in meetings, assemblies, or processions in public places ; (b) the use or wearing in public places of uniforms of a naval or military character, or of uniforms indicating membership of any association or body specified in the order; (c) the carrying in public places of weapons of offence or articles capable of being used as such ; and (d) the carrying, having or keeping of firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substances. (2) Any order under this regulation may be made so as to apply generally to the whole of the area aforesaid or to any special localities in that area, and so as to prohibit all or any of the acts and matters aforesaid absolutely or subject to such exceptions or save upon such conditions as may be specified therein, (a) (3) If any person contravenes, or fails to comply with, any provision of any order made under this regulation, or fails to comply with any condition subject to which anything is authorised under any such order, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (4) The competent naval or military authority or any person authorised by him, or any police constable (without prejudice to the powers given by any other regulation) : — (a) if he suspects that any firearms, military arms, ammu- nition or explosive substances are, or are kept, in or upon any house, building, land, vehicle, vessel, or other premises in contravention of an order under this regulation, may enter, if need be by force, the house, building, land, vehicle, vessel, or premises, at any time of the day or night and examine, search and inspect the same or any part thereof, and may seize any firearms, military arm^s, ammunition or explosive substances found therein or thereon which he suspects to be, or to be kept, therein or thereon in contraven- tion of the order ; and (b) if he suspects that any person is carrying any firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substance? in contravention of any such order, may stop that person and search him; and may seize any firearms, military arms, ammunition, explosive substances or other articles carried by any person in contravention of any such order. Any firearms, military arms, ammunition, explosive substances or other articles seized under this regulation may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as may be ordered by the competent naval or military authority or chief officer of police. (c) (a) Orders as to Carrying, Havino or Keeping op Arms, &c. — See Orders applying to Ireland, printed in Part III of this Manual, pp. 289-291. Regs. (9B, 9BB) as to Prohibiting Holding of Race Meeting 81 or of Coursing Meeting. 9^. Where there is reason to apprehend that the holding of Power to any race meeting will impede or delay the production, repair, or P'^^^}^^* transport of war material(a) or any work necessary for the sue- J^^g "fg^hig cessful prosecution of the war, it shall be lawful for the Minister ^^^^ ^ ^^^^ of Munitions(b) to make an order prohibiting the holding of the ' race meeting; and if the race meeting is attempted to be held in contravention of any such prohibition, it shall be lawful to take such steps as may be necessary to prevent the holding* thereof. In the case of a race meeting to be held after the fifteenth day of June nineteen hundred and sixteen, before the meeting is held, at least seven clear days' notice in writing shall be sent to the Minister of Munitions. (b) If any person takes part in the control, management, or organisation of any race meeting which is prohibited under this section or in respect of which such notice as aforesaid has not been given, or allows any horse to run at any such meeting, or brings any horse to a place where any such meeting is proposed to be held for the purpose of taking part in any race, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. For the purpose of this regulation, "race meeting" means any meeting for racing with horses open to the public, whether on payment or otherwise. 9BB, Where there is reason to apprehend that the holding of Power to any meeting for the purpose of hare or rabbit coursing, whippet prohibit racing, or other similar recreation will impede or delay the pro- "^^'^^PS <^* duction, repair, or transport of war material or of any work meeting' ' necessary for the successful prosecution of the war, it shall be j^^ 24 wir. lawful for the Minister of Munitions(b) to make an order either prohibiting the holding of the. meeting, or permitting the holding thereof subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order, and if the meeting is attempted to be held in contra- vention of any such prohibition or conditions, it shall be lawful to take such steps as may be necessary to prevent the holding thereof. If any perscn takes part in the control, management, or • organisation of any meeting which is prohibited under this regu- lation, or allows any dog to run at any such meeting or brings any dog to a place where such a meeting is proposed to be held for the purpose of taking part in the meeting, or fails to comply with any such conditions as aforesaid, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) " War material." — This is defined for the purposes of the regulations by Regulation 62, p. 182 ; the definition being identical with that contained in 5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 37, s. 1(3), printed at p. 9. (b) Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. 82 Regs. (9^, 9^) as to Bank or Public Holiday; Holding of Fair. Power to regnlate bank or public holidays. Jidy 2i, 1916. Dec. 5, 1916. Power to prohibit holding of fair. Auff. 18, 1916. 9C. Where it appears to His Majesty that the keeping as a bank holiday or a public holiday of any day appointed to be so kept by the Bank Holidays Act, 1871(a) (as extended and amended by any other enactment), or by any Proclamation issued there- under or under this regulation(b), would impede or delay the production, repair, or transport of war material, or of any work necessary for the successful prosecution of the war, it shall be lawful for His Majesty by Proclamation to declare that any such day shall not in any year be a bank holiday or a public holiday as respects the whole of the United Kingdom or any part thereof, and by that or any subsequent Proclamation to appoint such other day as to His Majesty in Council may seem fit to be a bank holi- day or a public holiday throughout or in any part of the United Kingdom instead thereof, and the Bank Holidays Act, 1871, (») and the enactments extending and amending that Act, shall have effect accordingly. Provided that it shall be lawful for His Majesty, in lieu of appointing such other day to be a bank holiday or public holi- day, by Proclamation to direct that all or any classes of employees who have been deprived in consequence of any Proclamation issued under the said Act or this regulation of a holiday to which they were by statute or agreement entitled or which they have been accustomed to receive, shall, subject to any exceptions and conditions that may be contained in the Proclamation, be given an equivalent holiday on such day or within such period as may be specified in the Proclamation, and any employer failing to comply with the provisions of any such Proclamation shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 9^. Where there is reason to apprehend that the holding of any fair will impede or delay the production, repair, or transport of war material or of any work necessary for the successful prosecution of the war, it shall be lawful for the Minister of Munitions(c) to make an order prohibiting the holding of the fair, and if the fair is attempted to be held in contravention of any such prohibition it shall be lawful to take such steps as may be necessary to prevent the holding thereof. (a) Bank Holidays Act, 1871.— 34 & 35 Vict. c. 17. (b) Substituted Holidays. — By Proclamation under Regulation 9c, dated July 28th, 1916, and printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 505, it was declared that the first Monday in August should not be a Bank Holiday or a Public Holiday in the United Kingdom, and that Tuesday, the 8th day of August then next (which by Proclamation dated June 8th, 1916, print ed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 354, was substituted for the Monday in Whitsun week as a Bank Holiday and a Public Holiday in England and Wales, and in Ireland), should not be a Bank Holiday or a Public Holiday in England and Wales, and in Ireland, and that sucb other days as might be appointed should be Holidays in lieu thereof. A further Proclamation under Reg. 9c, dated December 13th, 1916, and printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 864, provided for the giving to certain classes of employees before March Ist, 1917, of equivalent holiday* in lieu of those of which they were deprived under the former Proclamations. (o) Minister of Munitions. See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. Regs. (9I>D, 9E, 9F) as to Holding of Dog Shows; Prohibition of 83 Drilling except of H.M.'s Forces; Prohibition of Railway Excursion Traffic. If any person takes part in the control, management, or organisation of any fair whicli is prohibited under this regula- tion, or of any stall, show, or other place of business or enter- tainment thereat, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 9DB. It shall not be lawful to hold any exhibition or show at Prohibitum which dogs are exhibited, whether for sale or otherwise; and if of dog shows any person takes part in the control, management, or organisation ^^■y ^^> ^^''• of any such exhibition or show, or exhibits any dog at, or sends for exhibition any dog to, any exhibition or show, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Provided that nothing in this regulation shall apply to any ^«*- *> '*-**• exhibition or show at which no dogs are exhibited other than dogs usually kept at places situate within ten miles of the place where the exhibition or show is held, and for the purpose of this provision no dog shall in relation to any exhibition or show be deemed to be usually kept at any place unless it has been kept at that place for at least three months preceding the date on which that exhibition or show is held. 9^. — (1) A Secretary of State or the Army Council(a') may by PoTrer t« order(b) declare this regulation to be in force in any area, and in prohibit any such area no person other than a member of His Majesty's drilling ct- naval or military forces, or a constable, shall, subject to any exceptions for which provision may be made in the order, practise, take part in, or be concerned in any exercise, movement, evolu- tion, or drill of a military nature, or be concerned in, or assist the promotion or organisation of any such exercise, movement, evolution, or drill, by persons other than members of His Majesty's naval or military forces, or constables. (2) If any person acts in contravention of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (3) The powers of a Secretary of State under this regulation may be exercised as respects Ireland by the Chief Secretary. (4) The provisions of this regulation are in addition to and not in derogation of any other provision of law relating t« the same subject-matter. (o) 9^. — (1) The Board of Trade, or, in Ireland, the Chief Seere- Power t« tary, may by order prohibit on any railways (including tram- prohibit ways) any trafl&c named in the order, being excursion traffic or traffic for special purposes, and the provision of any special facilities for any such traffic. (d) cept of H.M. forces, &c, Nov. 23, 19ie. Nov. 39, 2916. railway excursiom traffic. N99. 23, 1926. (a) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) Order prohibiting Drilling.— The Military Exercises and Drill (Ireland) Order made by the Chief Secretary under Reg. 9e is printed in Part III. of this Manual at p. 291. (o) Provision as to Illegal Drilling.— See The Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 (60 Geo. 3 and 1 Geo. 4, c. 6). ' (d) Excursion Traffic— No Order has (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made under ■Reg. 9r. 84 Reg. (9^) as to Taking Possession of Coal Mines. Power to taSe posses- sion of coal mines. Nov. 29, 1916 If any persons, in respect of any traffic so prohibited, acts in contravention of any such order, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (2) Any such order may be made so as to apply generally,, or to any special railway, or any special traffic. (3) This regulation shall not apply to any railways over which His Majesty has control by virtue of a warrant under section sixteen of the Regulation of the Forces Act, 1871. (a) Control of Mines. 9^. — (1) Where the Board of Trade are of opinion that, for 8ecuri^;ig the public safety and the defence of the Realm, it is expedient that this regulation should be applied to any coal mines, the Board may by order(b) apply this regulation, subject to any exceptions for which provision may be made in the order, either generally to all coal mines or to coal mines in any special area or in any special coalfields or to any special coal mines. (c) (2) Any coal mines to which this regulation is so applied shall, by virtue of the order, pass into the possession of the Board of Trade as from the date of the order, or from any later date mentioned in the order; and the owner, agent, and manager of every such mine and every officer thereof, and where the owner of the mine is a company every director of the company, shall comply with the directions of the Board of Trade as to the management and user of the mine, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (3) It is hereby declared that the possession by the Board of Trade under this regulation of any coal mine shall not affect any liability of the actual owner, agent, or manager of the mine under March 13, 1917. the Coal Miues Acts 1887 to 1914, (d) or any Act amending the Nov. 29, 1916. same. (4) Any order of the Board of Trade under this regulation may be revoked or varied as occasion requires. (a) State Control of Railways. — In pursuance of an Order in Council of August 4th, 1914 (Statutory Rules and Orders, 1914, No. 1300), and s. 16 of the 1871 Act (34 & 35 Vict., c. 86), the Secretary of State by Warrant dated August 4th, 1914 (printed at p. 369 of the " Manual of Emergency Legislation"), empowered the President of the Board of Trade to take possession of all rail- roads (excluding tramways) and of the plant belonging thereto, in Great Britain. In pursuance of a further Order in Council of December '22nd, 1916 (Statutory Rules and Orders, 1917, No. 93). and s. 16 of the 1871 Act, the Secretary of State by Warrant, dated Dec. 29th, 1916, empowered the President of the Board, of Trade to take possession of all railroads in Ireland and of the plant belonging thereto. These Warrants, which remained in force for one week only, have in pursuance of the empowering section been respectively renewed each week by endorsement in the form printed at p. 370 of that Manual. (b) Proof of Orders of the Board of Trade. — See footnote (c) (ii) to Eeg. 2jj, p. 51. (c) State Control of Mines. — The Order made Nov. 29th, 1916, by the Board of Trade under Reg. 9g taking possession of the South Wales coalfield,, and the Order of Feb. 22, 1917, taking possession of all the other coal mines in. the United Kingdom, are printed in Part III. of this Manual at pp. 292, 293. • (d) Coal Mines Acts, 1887 to im.—See footnote (c) to p. 85. Reg. (9^^) as to Taking Possession of Metalliferous Mines, 8fc.; 85 QQ'G-. — (1) Where the Minister of Munitions(a) is of opinion Power to that for securing the public safety and the defence of the Realm take posses- it is expedient that this regulation should be applied to any metal- sion of metal- liferous mines, or to any mines of stratified iron stone, shale, or + +°g^j fire clay, not being coal mines, or to any quarries, he may by ironstone order apply this regulation, subject to any exceptions for which shale, or fire- provision may be made in the order, to all or any of such mines clay mines or quarries, either generally or in any special area, or to any ^5 °* q"ar- special mine or quarry.(b) ^. ,. , . . ,. /Marchi3,i9i7. (2) Any mine or quarry to which this regulation is so applied shall by virtue of the order pass into the possession of the Minister of Munitions(a) as from the date of the order, or from any later date mentioned in the order; and the owner, agent, and manager of every such mine or quarry and every officer thereof, and where the owner of the mine is a company, every director of the com- pany, shall comply with the directions of the Minister of Muni- tions as to the management and user of the mine or quarry, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (3) It is hereby declared that the possession by the Minister of Munitions(a) under this regulation of any mine or quarry shall not affect any liability of the actual owner, agent or manager of the mine or quarry under the Coal Mines Acts, 1887 to ]f&14,(c) or the Metalliferous Mines Regulation Acts, 1872 and 1875, (d) or the Quarries Act, 1894, (e) or the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, (f) or any Act amending the same. (4) Any order of the Minister of Munitions(a) under this regu- lation may be revoked or varied as occasion requires. (5) The Army Councii(a') may, as respects any road stone Jnlyn,i9i7. quarries, exercise the like powers as are by this regulation con- ferred on the Minister of Munitions, (a) and the expression " road stone quarries " includes slag dumps and slag works producing road materials, and the Army Council(a) shall as respects road Aug.22,i9n. materials have the like powers as are exercisable under Regula- tion 2jj(g") by the Board of Trade as respect articles of commerce. (a) Army Council.— /See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Orders as Iron Ore Mines and Road Stone Quarries. — See Orders printed in Part III of this Manual, pp. 294-296. (c) Coal Mines Acts, 1887 to 1914.— This group of Acts, of which the Principal Act that of 1911 (1&2 Geo. 5. c. 50) repealed and consolidated the law as to coal and allied mines, apply not only to coal, but also to stratified ironstone, shale and fire-clay mines save a few enactments which are restricted to coal mines. The Coal Mines Regulation (Amendment) Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5, c. 8) extended the provisions of s. 4 of the 1908 Act (relating to hours of work) to stratified ironstone, shale and fireclay mines, and by an Order in Council (1917, No. .^60) the operation of the 1908 Act was suspended as to oil shale mines in Scotland for the duration of the war. The ante 1911 enactments still in force relate to check weighers and hours of labour. (d) Metalliferous Mines Regulations Acts, 1872 and 1875.— These Acts (35 & 86 Vict. c. 77 ; 38 & 39 Vict. c. 39), apply to every mine other than those to which the Coal Mines Acts apply, see 35 & 36 Vict. c. 77, ss. 3, 39. (e) Quarries Act, 1894.— This Act (57 & 58 Vict. c. 42) applies to every place (not being a mine) in which persons work in getting slate, stone, coprolites, or other minerals and any part of which is more than 20 feet deep. (f ) Factory and Workshop Act, 1901 (1 Edw. 7. c. 22).— Quarries or pit banks wherein or within the precincts of which steam, water, or other mechanical power is used are " non-textile factore? " within this Act. (gr) Regulation 2jj.— This is printed p. 51. 86 Power to take poBses- sioD of canals and of ■ndertakings of carrxiers by canal. Feb. 16, 1917. May 19, ISJ?- June 13, 1917. Reg. (9^) as to taking Possession of Canals and of Undertakings of Carriers by Canal. Control of Canals. 9^. — (1) Where tlie Board of Trade are of opinion that, for securing the public safety and the defence of the Realm, it is expedient that this regulation should be applied to any canals, thu Board may by order(a) apply this regulation, subject to any exceptions for which provision may be made in the order, either generally to all canals or to canals in any special area or to any special canals. (b) (2) Any canals to which this regulation is so applied shall, by virtue of the order, pass into the possession of the Board of Trade as from the date of the order, or from any later date mentioned in the order ; and the owner of every such canal and every person concerned in the management or working thereof, and where the owner of the canal is a company, every director of the company, shall comply with the directions of the Board of Trade as to the management and user of the canal, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (3) Any order of the Board of Trade under this regulation may be revoked or varied as occasion requires. (4) In ^his regulation the expression " canal " includes all buildings, barges, machinery, and plant used in connection with the working of the canal. (6) Where the Board of Trade have taken possession of any canal, the Board may by order prohibit persons, not being the owner of the canal, who own any barges used thereon, or any machinery or plant used in connection with the loading or un- loading of any such barges, from disposing of any such barges, machinery, or plant, without the consent of the Board of Trade or some person or body of persons acting on their behalf, (o) and if any person acts in contravention of any such order he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (6) The Board of Trade shall have power by order to apply this regulation to undertakings of carriers by canal in like manner and with the like consequences as in the case of canals, and for the purposes of this provision the expression '* carrier by canal " means a person, not being an owner of a canal, who carries on the business of transporting goods by canal, and the expression "undertaking" includes all buildings, barges, machinery and plant used by the owner thereof in connection with such business, (d) (a) Proof of Orders of the Board of Trade. — Se« footnote (o) (ii) to Reg. 2jj, p. 51. (b) Board of Trade Orders as to Canals. — See Orders under Reg. 9h taking possession of certain " non-railway owned " canals in England and Ireland, are printed in Part III. of this Manual at pp. 297, 298, 300, 301. (o) Disposal of Barges and Plant. — See The Disposal of Canal Barges and Plant Order, 1917, dated May 31, 1917, p. 299. (d) Undertakings of Carriers by Canal.— ^S«« Order of Jane, 22, 1917, p. 299. Reg. (10) as to Closing Licensed Premises, and to Prohibit 87 Treating. Control of Licensed Premises , Intoxicants, Hours of Business, emd Places of Public Entertainment. (a')lO. The competent naval or military authority or the Power to Minister of Munitions(b) may by order : — close licensed premises, and (1) require all or any licensed premises within any area speci- to prohibit fied in the order to be closed, either altogether, or treating, subject to such exceptions as to hours and purposes, j)fc.22 isie. and to compliance with such directions, as may be specified in the order ; (2) make such provisions as he thinks necessary for the pre- vention of the practice of treating(c) in any licensed premises within any area specified in'the order. Any order of the competent naval or military authority or the Minister of Munitions under this regulation may be made to apply either generally or as respects all or any members of His Majesty's forces 01 of the forces of any of His Majesty's Allie s mentioned J^ne]3,i9i7. in the order, and may require copies of the order to be exhibited ^' ' in a prominent place in any licensed premises affected thereby. If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of an order made under this regulation or any con- ditions or restrictions imposed thereby, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and the competent naval or military authority or the Minister of Munitions may cause such steps to be taken as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the order. In this regulation the expression " licensed premises " includes any premises or place where the sale of intoxicating liquor is carried on under a licence. (a) Closing of Licensed Premises. — (i) As to the powers of the Liquor Board to close licensed premises or clubs in specified areas, see Reg. 2 of the Liquor Control Regulations printed at p. 168 of Supplement No. 4 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation. (ii) Under the Intoxicating Liquor (Temporary Restriction) Act, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 77, printed at pp. 33, 34 of the Manual of Emergency Legislation), which extends to registered clubs, the licensing authorities have powers of restricting the sale, supply, or consumption, of intoxicating liquor. (in) The Clubs (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 84), empowers the Secretary of State by order to direct that all clubs in specified areas in England shall be closed during specified hours. See Order (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1915, No. 1179) closing all clubs in London during certain hours. (b) Minister op Munitions. See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41, (c) Treating. — Reg. 4 of the D. R. (Liquor Control) Regs. 1915, printed at p. 169 of Supplement No. 4 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation, empowers the Central Control Board thereby constituted to prohibit the practice of treating within any area to which those regulations are applied by Order in Council. In each of those numerous areas in England, Wales and Scotland, to which the Liquor Regulations have been applied by Orders in Council (all of which are printed for sale as St. R. & 0.), the Board have made orders pro- hibiting treating, and violation of such an order constitutes a "summary offence" under the D. R. Regulations. As to trial of "summary offences" see Reg. 56 (2). p. 171. 88 Regs. (10-^, 10^, IQC) as to Introduction of Intoxicating Liquor into Dock Premises; Early Closing; Closing Places of Public Entertainment. Power to prohibit introduction of intoxi- cating liquor into dock premises. Feb. 15, 1916. Power to order early closing. Oct. 24, 1916. Power to close places of public entertain- ment. Dec. 22, 1916. 10-^. Where the competent naval or military authority has control of or uses or occupies any dock premises or any part of any dock premises for naval or military purposes, he may by order prohibit any person from bringing into or having in his possession within the dock premises or any limited portion thereof, or on board any vessel therein, any intoxicating liquor, except for such purposes, and subject to such conditions, exceptions and restrictions as may be specified in the order, and if any person contravenes any provision of the order he shall be guilty of an offence under these regulations, and any person authorised by the competent naval or military authority, or any police constable, may search any person entering or within the premises to which the order applies, and may seize any intoxicating liquor found on him in contravention of the order. 10^. The Secretary of State may by order restrict either generally or in particular areas the hours in the evening during which any class of trade or business may be carried on ; and any person who is expressed in any such order to be liable to a penalty in connection with any contravention of the order shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations and punishable accordingly. In the application of these regulations to Scotland the Secre- tary for Scotland, and in the application of these regulations to Ireland the Lord Lieutenant, shall be substituted for the Secretary of State. (a) IQC. Where it appears to the Admiralty or the Army Council or to the Minister of Munitions(b) that the use of any premises or place (whether licensed for the purpose or not) for public singing, dancing, music, or other public entertainment of the like kind, is prejudicial to the discipline of any members of His Majesty's forces, or to the production of war material, the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions (as the case may be) may by order require the premises or place to be closed for those purposes, either altogether, or subject to such conditions as to hours and purposes or otherwise as may be specified in the order. If the occupier of any such premises or place or any other person contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of an order made under this regulation or any conditions or restrictions imposed thereby, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and the competent naval or military authority or the Minister of Munitions may cause such steps to be taken as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the order. (a) Orders as to Early Closing. — The Orders' made under Reg. 10b by the Secretary of State, and by the Secretary for Scotland, as to the early closing of shops, are printed in Part ITI. of this Manual at pp. 301-306. No Older has (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made by the Lord Lieutenant. (b) Army Cooncil.— Se« footnote 'a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Mdnitioni — See footnote (b) to Rog. 2a. p. 41. Reg. (11) as to Extinguishing or Obscuring Lights. 89 Control of Lights and Sounds. 11 The Secretary of State or any person authorised by him Power of may* by order(a) direct that all lights, or lights of any speci- |e«jf ^7 «* fied class or description, shall be extinguished or obscured m such gg^^^taryfor manner between such hours, within such area, and during sucn Scotland to period 'as may be specified in the order, (»») and if any light is require not extinguished or obscured as required by the order, any person e^^^^gj^- having control of the light for the time being, and the occupier ^^^^^^^ or other person having control or management ot or being in charge of any premises or any vehicle in or on which the light Juneio,i9U. is displayed, shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and any person authorised by the Secretary ot State in that behalf, or any police constable, or, if no police constable is available, any soldier on sailor on sentry patrol or other similar duty, may extinguish or obscure any light which is not extin- guished or obscured in accordance with the order, and for that purpose may enter any premises or stop and seize any vehicle, or do any other act that may be necessary, and if any person Jan.2i,i9i6. without lawful authority or excuse, by the raising of blmds, removal of shades, or in any other way uncovers wholly or m part any light which has been obscured or shaded m compliance with any such order or in compliance with any directions given m pur- suance of such an order, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Any such order as aforesaid may contain directions as to jot.sa^ie. public lamps being lighted or kept lighted, and if any public lamp is not lighted or kept lighted as required by the order, any person having control of the lamp for the time being shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. The Secretary of State may also by order(c) require that between Nov. 30, 1915. such hours, within such area, and during such period, as may be specified in the order, such lamps as may be so specified shall be carried by all veMcles or vehicles of any specified class or descrip- tion and in connection with traffic of any other specified class or description, and shall be properly trimmed, lighted, and attached or carried, and any police constable may stop any vehicle or other traffic found without lamps as required by the order, and, in the case of a vehicle, may seize the same, and the person in charge or having control of the vehicle or other traffic shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Orders of Secretary of State.— The Documeutary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to the Secretary of State. mi_ /-w j j: (b) Lights in England other than on Vehicles— The Orders of a general character as to lights in England and Wales made by the Secretary of State under Reg. 11, and now (Feb. 28th, 1918) in force, are printed in Part III. of this Manual at pp. 306-316, No order as to lights m Ireland has (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made by the Secretary of State. (c) Lights in England on Yehicles.— The Orders of a general character as to lights on vehicles made by the Secretary of State under Reg. 11, and now (Feb. 28th, 1918) in force, are printed in Part III. of this Manual at pp. 317-321. 90 June 10, 19U. Jan. 27 1916. June 10 1915. Oct. 3, 1916. June 10, 1915. Power of Minister of Munitions to restrict use of lights so as to increase war material production. J>ec. 21, 1917. Power of naval or military authority to require extinguish- ment of lights. June 10 1915. Regs. (11-^, 12) as to power of Minister of Munitions to restrict Use of Lights; Power of Naval or Military Authority as to Extinguishment of Lights. The powers conferred by this regulation shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the powers conferred on the com- petent naval or military authority by Regulation 12, and the competent naval or military authority or any ofl&cer authorised by him for tEe purpose (being an officer qualified to be appointed a competent naval or military authority) may, notwithstanding anything in an order under this regulation, on any occasion that he considers it necessary for any naval or military purpose require any lights to be lighted or kept lighted, or to be extinguished. in the application of this regulation to Scotland, references to the Secretary for Scotland shall be substituted for references to the Secretary of State, (a) (b) 11-A-. The Minister of Munitions, (c) with a view to maintaining or increasing the supply of light, heat or power for the purpose of the production, repair or transport of war material or any other work necessary for the successful prosecution of the war, may by order direct that lights of any specified class or descrip- tion shall be extinguished or their use restricted to such extent, between such hours, within such area, on such premises and during such period as may be specified in the order, and if any person having control of any light, or occupying, or having control of, or managing, or being in charge of premises in on or in connection with which any light is used acts in contravention of any such order he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations : (d) Provided that this regulation shall not apply to any light required to be kept lighted by a competent naval or military authority, or other officer authorised bj'^ him for the purpose, or under any order made under Regulation 11 by the Secretary of State, 01 the Secretary for Scotland. 12. The competent naval or military authority may by order direct that all lights or lights of any specified class or description shall be extinguished or obscured in such manner, between such hours, within such area, and during such period, as may be specified in the order, and, if any light is not extin- guished or obscured as required by the order, any person having control of the light for the time being, and the occupier or other person having control or management of or being in charge of any premises or any vehicle in or on jvhich such light is dis- (a) Orders of Secretary for Scotland. — S. 38 of the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act, 1908, provides for the receipt in evidence in any proceedings under that Act of Orders of the Secretary for Scotland. Section 5 of the Evidence (Amdt.) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 94), printed in the Appendix to this Manual, applied the Documentary Evidence Acts to the Secretary for Scotland. (b) Lights in Scotland. — The Orders of a general character as to lights made by the Secretary for Scotland under Reg. 11 and now (Feb. '28th, 1918) in force are printed in Part III of this Manual at pp. 322-329. (c) Minister of Munitions.— Sec footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (d) Orders as to Economy of Shop Lighting.— 6'cc Orders as to the Derby, and Liverpool and District. Areas, printed in Part III. of this Manual pp. 330, 331. Regs. (12-^, 12^, 12^) as to Prohibition of certain Lamps on 91 Vehicles; Ringing of Bells or Striking of Clocks; Use of Sound Signals. played, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, (a) and any person authorised by the competent naval or military authority in that behalf, or any police constable, or any soldier or sailor on sentry patrol or other similar duty, may extinguish or obscure any light which is not extinguished or obscured in accordance with the order, and for that purpose may enter any premises, or stop and seize any vehicle, or do any other act that may be necessary. 12^. No lamp shall without lawful authority be carried on Prohibition any vehicle (other than a locomotive or carriage on a railway) of certain which displays any coloured light except such coloured lights J^^^JJ^g" as may be required by any law or regulation for the time being " in force. No lamp shall without lawful authority be carried on any such Oct. 3, 1916. vehicle unless it is so constructed, fitted, and attached as to prevent the use as a searchlight of the light exhibited by any such lamp. Where any lamp is carried in any vehicle in contravention of '^une lo, wis. this regulation the person in charge or having control of the vehicle shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations : Provided that nothing in this regulation shall be construed as affecting the red and green side panels with which lamps used on vehicles are usually fitted. 12^. In any area in which an order made under Eegula- Prohibition tion 11 (1>) or Eegulation 12 requiring lights to be extinguished or on ringing obscured is in force the ringing and chiming of bells and the ^f'^-^^*^ striking of clocks audible at such a distance as to be capable of cjock^fn** serving as a guide for hostile aircraft shall be prohibited between certain area*, the hours between which lights are so required to be extinguished March30,i9i8. or obscured, except in cases where special permission is obtained May lo^ 1916. from the competent military authority, and if any person having control of any bells or clock allow the bells to be rung or chimed or the clock to strike in contravention of the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 12C. The competent naval or military authority may by order Power to prohibit the use of sound signals of such class or description, prohibit use between such hours, within such area, and during such period, gj„Q°"g as may be specified in the order, and any person using such a ' sound signal in contravention of such an order shall be guilty of '^ ' ' a summary offence against these regulations, (a.) Maximum Penalty under Reg. 12. — No sentence exceeding six months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 12 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy, stee Reg. 57, p. 177. (b) The Orders made by the Secretary of State and the Secretary for Scotland under Reg. 11 are printed in Part III of this Manual at pp. 306-329^ i9 Power to proh ibit whistling for cabs, &c. Auff. 18, 1916. Power to require inhabitants to remain indoors. Nov. 28, 1914. Power to prohibit persons convicted of offences against morality, decency, &c., from fre- quenting vicinity of camps. Jan. 27, 1916. Feb. 3, 1916. Power to remove sus- pects from specified areas. Nov. 28, 1914 June 28, 1917. Regs. (12^, 13, 13-A., 14) as to Whistling for Cabs, ^c; Requir- ing Inhabitants to remain indoors; Persons convicted of Immorality frequenting camps; Removal of Suspects. 12^^. With a view to preventing the disturbance of members of His Majesty's forces suffering from wounds, accidents, or sickness, a Secretary of State may by order(») prohibit or restrict within any area specified in the order, and to such extent and between such hours as may be so specified, whistling and the making of any other noises which appear to him to be calculated to cause such disturbance, and not to be required in the interests of the safety of the public, and if any person contravenes the provisions of any such order he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Control of Movements of Civil Population. 13. The competent naval or military authority may by order require every person within any area specified in the order to remain within doors between such hours as may be specified in the order, and in such case, if any person within that area is or remains out between such hours without a permit in writing from the competent naval or military authority or some person duly authorised by him, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (b) 13-^. Where a person who has been convicted of any offence in connexion with the keeping, managing, or assisting in the management of, a brothel, or of any offence as a prostitute, or of any offence under paragraph (6) of subsection (1) of section one of the Vagrancy Act, 1898, (c) or of the Immoral Traffic (Scot- land) Act, 1902, (d) or of contravening any provision in any Act, whether public, general or local, or any byelaw, for the preven- tion of indecent conduct in public places, resides in or frequents any place where any bodies of His Majesty's forces are assembled or the vicinity thereof, the competent naval or military authority may by order prohibit such person from residing in or fre- quenting such place or the vicinity thereof, and if the person to whom the order relates contravenes any of the provisions of the order, such person shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 14. Where a person is suspected of acting, or of having acted, or of being about to act in a manner prejudicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm and it appears to the compe- tent naval or military authority that it is desirable that such person should be prohibited from residing in or entering any locality, (©) the competent naval or military authority may with the consent of the Admiralty or Army CounciKf) by order pro- (a) The Order made by the Secretary of State, Aug. 14th, 1917, under Reg. 12d as to whistling for cabs in the administrative county of London is printed in Part III of this Manual at p. 332. (h) Maximum Penalty under Reg. 13. — No sentence exceeding 6 months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 13 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy, «cc Reg. 57, p. 152. (e^ «1 & 62 Vict. c. 39. (d) 2 Edw. 7. c. 11. (e) Grounds for Suspicion. — This Regulation does not impose upon a court of law the question of whether the competent naval or military authority had reasonable grounds for the suspicion. R. v. Dennison (Div. Ct., May 22, 1916), Times Law Rep., Vol. 32. p. 528. (f) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1 p. 40. Regs. (14A, 14^) as to Persons Proceeding to or from Ports in Outlying Islands; Restrictions on, or Internment of, Persons of Hostile Origin or Associations. hibit him from residing' m or entering any area or areas which may be specified in the order and upon the making of such an order the person to whom the order relates shall, if he resides in any specified area, leave that area within such time as may be tjpecilied by the order, and shall not subsequently reside in or enter any area specified in the order, and if he does so, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Any order made as aforesaid may re quire the person in respect of whom it is made to comply with such conditions as to residence, reporting to the police, lestriction on movements, or otherwise as may be imposed on him, and if any person in respect of whom such an order is made fails to comply with any such condition he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Any such order may further require the person to whom the order relates to report for approval his proposed place of residence to the competent naval or military authority and to proceed thereto and report his arrival to the police within such time as may be specified in the order, and not subsequently to change his place of residence without leave of the competent naval or mili' tary authority, and in such case if he fails to comply with the requirements of the order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. If any person remains in or enters any area in contravention of an order under this regulation he may be removed therefrom by the direction of the competent naval or military authority. I The Admiralty or Army Council(a) may from time to time revoke or vary any order made under this regulation. 14-^. Where the Admiralty are of opinion that in view of the public safety or the defence of the Realm, it is desirable to impose restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in any outlying; islands forming part of the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State may byorder(b) direct that persons on ships entering or leav- ing any such ports specified in the order shall be subject to such restrictions as may be so specified, including such requirements as to the possession of permits as may be so specified, (c) and if any person fails to comply with any such directions or require- ments he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 14^. Where on the recommendation of a competent naval or military authority or of one of the advisory committees herein- after mentioned it appears to the Secretary of State that for securing the public safety or the defence of the Realm it is expedient in view of the hostile origin or associations of any per- son that he shall be subjected to such obligations and restrictions as are hereinafter mentioned, the Secretary of State may by order(b) require that person forthwith, or from time to time, (a) 'Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) Orders of Secretary of State. — The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to the Secretary of State. (c) Outlying Islands.— Under Reg. 14a the Secretary of State has made Orders as to the Orkney Islands (June 5th, 1916), Tory Island (Oct. 24, 1917), and as to Zetland (March 1st, and Oct. 14th, 1916), which are printed in Pari III. of this Manual, at pp. 33.3-336. 93 Nor. 28, 1914. March 23. 1915. Jnm.' 28, 1917. June 28, 1917. June 28; 1917. Xov. 28, 1914. Sept. 24, 1915. June 28, 1917. Restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in outlying islands. April 13, 1916. Restrictions on or intern- ment of persons of hostile origin or associa- tions. Jtme 10, 1915. 94 June 8, 1916. Nov. 16, 1917. Juw 2#, 1915. Prohibition on landing or embarking without pa8sport.(b) Nov. 19, 1916. Reg. (14C) as to Landing or Evibarking at Port of U.K. without Piu sport. either to remain in, or to proceed to and reside in, such place at may be specified in the order, and to comply with such directions as to reporting to the police, restriction of movement, and other- wise as may be specified in the order, or to be interned in such place as may be specified in the order: Provided that any such order shall, in the case of any person who IS uot a subject of a state at war with His Majesty, include express j) revision for the due consideration by one of such advisory committttis of any representations he may make against the order. If any person in respect of whom any order is made under this regulation fails to comply with any of the provisions of the order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and any person interned under such order shall be subject to the like restrictions and may be dealt with in like manner as a prisoner of war, except so far as the Secretary of State may modify such restrictions, and if any person so interned escapes or attempts to escape from the place of internment or commits any breach of the rules in force therein he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. The advisory committees for the purposes of this regulation shall be such advisory committees as are appointed for the pur- pose of advising the Secretary of State with respect to the intern- ment and deportation of aliens, each of such committees being presided over by a person who holds or has held high judicial office. In the application of this regulation to Scotland, references to the Secretary for Scotland shall be substituted for references to the Secretary of State. (a) Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to restrict or prejudice the application and effect of Regulation 14, or any power of interning aliens who are subjects of any State at war with His Majesty. 14c. — (1) A person coming from or intending to proceed ta any place out of the United Kingdom as a passenger shall not, without the special permission of a Secretary of State, land or embark at any port in the United Kingdom unless he has in his possession a valid passport issued to him not more than two years previously, by or on behalf of the Government of the country of which he is a subject or a citizen, t>r, in the case of a person coming from a place outside the United Kingdom, either such a passport or some other document satisfactorily establishing his nationality and identity. To every such passport and document as aforesaid there must be attached a photograph of the person to whom it relates. I (a) Orders of the Secretary for Scotland. — See footnote, (a) to Eeg. 11, p. 90. (b) Landing, &c., without Passport. — Regulation 14c makes applicable to all persons whether British subjects or not the provisions which under Art. 1 of the Aliens Restriction (Amendment) Order, 1915 (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1915, No. 301) applied to aliens only, and thereby supersedes that Article, which is therefore not reproduced in the Aliens Restriction (Consolida- ion) Order. 1916 (Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 122). Regs. (14I>, 14^, 14^) as to British Subjects leaving U.K. as crew of Neutral Ship; Aliens, ^-c, going to Ireland; British Subjects entering Enemy Country. In the case of British subjects resident in Ireland special per- mission to embark may be given by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland instead of by a Secretary of State, (2) If any person lands or embarks in contravention of this regulation, or if, where any such special permission to land has been granted by a Secretary of State subject to any conditions, the person to whom it was granted fails to comply with any such condition, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, (3) For the purposes of this regulation the expression ** passenger " includes any person carried on a ship other than the master and persons employed in the work or service of the ship. 14^, A British subject shall not embark at any port of the United Kingdom, or attempt to leave the United Kingdom, as a member of the crew of an outward bound neutral ship, unless he came to the United Kingdom as a member of the crew of that ship, or unless he has in his possession a valid passport(a) or has obtained the written permission of a competent naval or military authority or some person duly authorised by him, and if he does 80, or if, where any such written permission has been granted subject to any conditions, he fails to comply with any such condition, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, 14^. A Secretary of State or the Admiralty or the Army Council or the Director-General of National Service(b ) may pro- hibit from going to Ireland any person who is not a British subject, or who, being a British subject, has since the first day of March nineteen hundred and sixteen come, or may hereafter come, to the United Kingdom from parts beyond the seas, and if any person so prohibited embarks at any port in Great Britain for the purpose of going to Ireland or is subse- quently found in Ireland he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and where an aliens officer has reason to suspect that any person is attempting to embark on any ship in contravention of this regulation he may prevent the embarkation of that person. 14^. If any British subject, without a special permit issued by or under the authority of a Secretary of State, voluntarily enters any enemy country save in the course of military opera- tions, or fails to comply with any condition subject to which such a special permit has been granted, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. I -I 95 Restriction on British subject leaving United Kingdom as member of crew of neutral ship. May 10, 1916. Power t» prohibit aliens, &e., from going to Ireland. Aug. 18, 1916. Oct. 23, 1917. Restriction on British subjects entering enemy country. Nov. 6, 1916, July 17, 1917. (a) Validity of Passports.— -See the Foreign Office Notices of January 19th and 27th, 1915, printed at pp. 494, 495 of Supplement No. 3 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation. (b) Army Council.— -See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Director-General OF National Service.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 41a, p. 148. 96 Restriction on embarka- tion at ports in United Kingdom. Feb. 16, 1917. March 13, 1917. Feb. 16, 1917. Power to require census of goods, &c. Xov. 28, 1914. AprU 14, 1917. April 14,1917. Xov. 28, 1914. Power to require information as to motor spirit used or kept. June 1, 1916. Regs. (14G, 15, ISA) as to Restriction on Embarkation; Census of Goods; Information as to Motor Spirit used. 14^^. Without prejudice to any other provisions of these regu- lations or any Order in Council made under the Aliens Restriction Act, 1914,(a) no person, other than a member of His Majesty's Forces in uniform or a person specially authorised by or by aiiy person empowered to act on behalf of the Admiralty or Army Council or a Secretary of State, or a British subject proceeding as a passenger from one part of the United Kingdom to another, shall embark at any port in the United Kingdom without the permission of an aliens officer : Provided that in granting or refusing permission an aliens officer shall act in accordance with the general or special instruc- tions of the Secretary of State and any refusal of permission may be revoked by a Secretary of State. If any person acts in contravention of this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Power to require Information as to Businesses and Agriculture. 15. Where a competent naval or military authority makes an order for the purpose, all persons residing or. owning or occupy- ing lands, houses or other premises in such area as may be speci- fied in the order, or such of those persons as may be so specified, shall, within such time as may be so specified, furnish a list of all goods, animals, and other commodities of any nature or description so specified, which may be owned by them or which may be in their custody or under their control within the specified area on such date as may be specified in the order, stating their nature and quantity and the place in which they are severally situate, and giving any other details which may reasonably be required, (b) If any person fails to comply with any such order or attempts to evade this regulation by destroying, removing, or secreting any goods, animals or commodities to which an order issued under this regulation relates, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 15-^. Every person who uses or keeps motor spirit, whether for the purpose of supplying motive power to motor-cars or for any other purpose, shall supply such information in relation to the motor spirit used or kept by him, and the purposes for which (a) Orders in Council under Aliens Restriction A.ct (4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 12). — See the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1916, printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 122. The Consolidation Order was subsequently amended by Order in Council of February 6th, 1917 (St. R. & O., 1917, No. 128), which provides that no person shall land or embark at any port of the United Kingdom except after examination by an aliens officer, and that an alien shall not so land or embark without the permission of an aliens officer. That Order, which has been repeatedly amended, has in accordance with Art. 35 thereof, as extended by Order in Council of November 6th, 1916 (St. R. & 0., 1916, No. 764) been printed with the additions and amendments made by all Orders in Council and Orders of the Secretary of State thereunder issued up to March 4th, 1918, and copies of the Consolidation Order as so amended are on sale. (b) Orders under Reg. 15.— The Orders of the Competent Military Authority requiring censuses to be taken in 1917 of Horses and Mules, Live Stock and Agricultural Implements, and of Wool are printed in Part III of the May, 1917, Edition ofthis Manual at pp. 503-509. R»g. (15^) as to Particulars of Goods held for Enemy Benefit. 97 and the manner in which it is used or kept by him, as the Board ©f Trade may by any general or special order require, giving such particulars in such form and at such times as the Board •of Trade may by order direct(a) ; and if any person fails to comply with this regulation, or with any order made by the Board of Trade thereunder, or knowingly gives any false information, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. ]?or the purposes of this regulation, "motor spirit" has the same meaning as in section eighty-four of the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910.(b) 15^. — (1) For the purpose of ascertaining whether goods of any description are held on account of or for the future account of, or for the benefit or future benefit, direct or indirect, of any person resident or carrying on business in any country which at the time is at war with His Majesty, or any person of enemy nationality, or are held otherwise to the prejudice of the national interest, the Board of Trade may by order — (a) require all persons who are owners of, or who are in possession of, or have control over, any goods, to furnish to any officer of the Board authorised in that behalf any information in their possession which such officer may require — (i) as to the nature, quantity, use, origin, and destination of the goods, and the purposes for which they are held ; (ii) where the goods are not in the possession of the owner, as to the actual ownership of the goods and conditions under which the goods are held; (iii) in order to establish whether the amount of the goods held is in excess of the normal require- ments of the trade of the owner thereof and the reasons for the excess, if any; (i>) authorise any officer of the Board to enter any premises on which he has reason to suspect that goods of any such description are kept or stored and carry out such inspection of and examination of the premises and goods thereon as the officer may consider necessary for obtaining such information as aforesaid; fc) authorise any officer of the Board to require the produc- tion of and to inspect all books or documents relating to goods of any such description, (2) The Board of Trade may make arrangements with any other Government department for the exercise by that department on behalf of the Board of their powers - under the foregoing provisions with respect to goods of any particular description, and in such case the department and the officers thereof shall have and exercise the satoie powers as are by the said provisions conferred on the Board of Trade and their officers. (a) Okdees op the Board of Trade. — The Orders of Feb. 6 and July 13, 1917, of the Board of Trade under Reg. 15a are printed pp. 241, 242 of the February, 1918, Edition of the "War Material Supplies Manual." The Docu- mentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, applies to the Board of Trade. (b) " Motor Spirit." — See footnote (c) to Reg. 8f, p. 78. 3496 D Power to require particulars of goods held for enemy benefit. Aug. 18, 1916. 98 Reg. (15C) as to Particulars of certain Businesses. Power to require particulars as to certain businesses. Oct. 3, 1916. (3) Any order requiring such information as aforesaid shall be published in the London, Edinburgh and Dublin Gazette* and in such other manner as the Board think best adapted for informing the persons affected and ensuring publicity. (4) Where the Board of Trade, as the result of such inquiries as aforesaid, are of opinion that any goods are held on account of, or for the future account of, or for the benefit or future benefit, direct or indirect, of any persons resident or carrying on business in any country which at the time is at war with His Majesty, or any person of enemy nationality, or that the con- tinued withholding of the goods from the market is to the pre- judice of the national interest, the Board may, by order sent by registered post to or delivered at the last-known place of address in the United Kingdom of the owner of the goods, require him to dispose of the goods in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the order. (5) If the owner of the goods cannot be ascertained or is not resident within the United Kingdom, the order may be addressed lo, and may confer powers of sale on, the person in whose posses- sion or under whose control the goods may happen to be. (6) For the purposes of this regulation the expression "owner " iu relation to any goods includes any person who, as factor or otherwise, has power to sell the goods. (7) If any person — (a) refuses or neglects to furnish any information, or to answer any question put to him, in pursuance of any order made under this regulation, or knowingly fur- nishes any false information or makes any false answer to any such question ; or (6) refuses or neglects to produce any books or documents relating to the goods in question which may be in his possession or under his control ; or (c) fails to comply with any order made by the Board as to the disposal of goods ordered to be disposed of undei; this regulation ; or (d) except as authorised by the Board of Trade, discloses or makes use of any information given to him under this regulation ; be shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 15c. The Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Muni- tions(a) may bv order require any person engaged in the pro- duction, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of any war material, food, forage, or stores of any description or of any article required for or in connection with the production thereof to give such particulars as to his business as may be specified in the order,(l>) and may require any (a) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister ok Monitions. — See footnote (to) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (to) Orders under Reg. 15c.— The Orders made to Feb. 28tb. 1918, nnddr Reg. 15c are printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the "War Material Supplies Manual." Regs. (15^, 16) as to Information as to Agricultural Holding; 99 Destruction of Harbour Works, Sfc. such particulars to be verified as they may direct, and if any person fails to comply with the order or with any requirement made thereunder, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. ( 1 Jul,i7,i9i7. If any person, except as authorised by the Admiralty or Army Oct.3,i9i6. Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) discloses or makes use of any information given to him under this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 15^. The occupier of every agricultural holding in Great Power'to Britain, if so directed by any general or special order of the require Army Council, (b) shall supply such information relating to the occupier of holding as may be required by the order, giving such particulars hddine"o in such form, and at such times, and to such authority or person supply as may be directed by the order, including particulars as to information the cultivation of the holding, the live stock thereon, the persons relating employed or living thereon, and the persons, who having been ''"^^'^''O. employed thereon since the commencement of the war, have ^o^-^^^^^G. joined any of His Majesty's forces; and if any person fails to comply with any order made by the Army Council under this regulation or knowingly gives any false information, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. For the purposes of this regulation, " agricultural holding "(c) means any piece of land which is wholly agricultural or wholly pastoral, or part agricultural and as to the residue pastoral, or in whole or in part cultivated for the purposes of the trade or business of market gardening; and "occupier" includes any person for the time being having the management of the holding. Preparations for Destruction of Public WorJcs. 16. The competent naval or military authority may by order Schemes of require the authority or person controlling any harbour, dock, destruction wharf, waterworks, gasworks, electric light or power station, or ^qj^^ ^""^ other structure, to prepare a scheme for destroying or rendering useless the equipment or facilities of the harbour, dock, wharf, waterworks, gasworks, station, or structure, or such part thereof as may be specified in the order, and if the authority or person fails to prepare such a scheme within such time as may be specified in the order, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) Army Council.— -See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions.— (See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Ag-ricultural Returns.- The Army Council Order of May 22nd, 1917, providing for an agricultural census in 1917 in Great Britain, is printed in Part III of the May, 1917, Edition of this Manual at pp. 525-532. (c) "Holding" is defined as regards England by s. 48 (1) of the Agricul- tural Holdings Act, 1908 (8 Edw. 7. c. 28), and as regards Scotland by s. 35 (1) of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act, 1908 (8 Edw. 7. c. 64), for the purposes of those Acts. Nov. 28, 1914. 100 Regs. (17, 17-^) as to Byelaws; Requiring Use of Premises as Public Air-raid Shelter. Power to make bye- laws for land in naval or military occupation. Nov. 28, 1914. Power to require use of premises as public air-raid shelter. Oa. 23, 1917. Byelaws. 17.(») The restriction on the power to make byelaws nnder the Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903, (b) imposed by the following provisions of the Military Lands Act, 1892, that is to say, the proviso to subsection (1) of section fourteen, section sixteen, and subsection (1) of section seventeen of that Act, and by the follow- ing" provisions of the Military Lands Act, 1900, that is to say, the provisoes to subsection (2) of section two and subsection (3) of section two of that Act, are hereby suspended, {c) and the powers of the Admiralty and the Secretary of State to make byelaws under the said Acts shall extend to the making of byelaws with respect to land of which possession has been taken under these regulations. Air-Raid Precautions. 11^. — ^(1) It shall be the duty of the occupier of any premises, on being required so to do by the chief officer of police of the police area in which the premises are situated, or any person authorised by him, to allow those premises or any part thereof to be used by the public as a shelter against hostile attack by air and to take all such steps as may be so required for the purpose of making the premises available as such shelter at such times as they may be required for the purpose. (2) The chief officer of police of the police area in which any premises are situated, or any person authorised by him, may enter and inspect the premises with a view to ascertaining whether they are suitable for use for such purpose as aforesaid or whether any requirement made with respect to the premises under the pre- ceding provisions of this regulation has been complied with. (a) Regulation 17. — As to this regulation, see 5 Geo. 5. c. 8, s. 1 (2), printed at p. 2. (b) Military Lands Acts.— (i.) "The Military Lands Acts, 1892 to 1903," which (see 63 & 64 Vict. c. 56, s. 6 ; 3 Edw. 7. c. 47, s. 2) comprise the Military Lands Acts, 1892 (55 & 56 Vict. c. 43) ; 1897 (60 & 61 Vict. c. 6) ; 1900 (63 & 64 Vict. c. 56) ; and 1903 (3 Edw. 7. c. 47). (ii.) The land acquisition powers under these Acts were extended to the Admiralty by 58 & 59 Vict. c. 35, s. 2 ; the byelaw making powers were extended to the Admiralty by 63 & 64 Vict, c.^66, s. 2 (1). (iii.) The Military Lands Acts have been adapted in their application to County Associations by Regulations of the Army Council under s. 4 of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907 (7 Edw. 7. c. 9) (" Appendix XVI. of the Territorial Force Regulations, 1912 "), printed in Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912 (annual volume), pp. 1211-1220. (iv.) Byelaws under the Acts are "regulations" within the Docuuientary Evidence Acts, 1868 and 1882, and may be proved accordingly, see 55 & 56 Vict, c. 43, 8. 17 (3). (o) Restrictions on Byelaw Powers. — The restrictions thus suspended relate to interference with rights of common or highways, rights in or over sea, tidal water, or shore, and rights of navigation, fishing or recreation, and to notice as to, and publication of, the byelaws. Regs. (17^, 18) as to Erection of'Hodfding before' Ddnfaaged 101 Building; Obtaining and Communication of Information. (3) If any person fails to comply with any requirement made under the provisions of this regulation or obstructs any chief officer of police or any person authorised as aforesaid in the execution of his powers under this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 17^. — Where any building abutting on or near to any street Power to or other public place has suffered structural damage in conse- i"equire , quence of any hostile action the proper officer of the local ^o^ardins^ authority shall, on receiving notice from the chief officer of police before that a proper hoarding ought to be erected in front of the build- damaged ing and that no such hoarding has been erected by the occupier building, of the building, forthwith erect in front of the building an Oct. 23, wn. hoarding not less than twelve feet in height. For the purposes of this regulation the expression " local authority " means the council of a municipal or metropolitan borough or of a town or of an urban or rural district, and the expression " proper officer " means the borough surveyor or other similar officer. Unauthorised Collection and Com,munication of Information and Reports. 18, No person shall without lawful authority collect, record, Prohibition publish or communicate, or attempt to elicit, any information on obtain- with respect to the movement, numbers, description, condition, i°g aiid or disposition of any of the forces, 8hips,(a') or aircraft of commumca- His Majesty or any of His Majesty's allies, or with respect to and military the plans or conduct, or supposed plans or conduct, of any naval information, or military operations by any such forcee, ships, or aircraft, or Nos.28,1914» with respect to the supply, description, condition, transport, or Oct. 14^1915. manufacture or storage or place or intended place of manu- facture or storage, of war material, or with respect to any works or measures undertaken for or connected with, or intended for the fortification or defence of any place, or any .7„„e 20 1915. information of such a nature as is calculated to be or might be ^ov. 28, 1914. directly or indirectly useful to the enemy, and if any person contravenes the provisions of this regulation, or without lawful authority or excuse has in his possession any document containing any anp\> information as aforesaid, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (b) (a) PiCTDEES OP Ships. — The following Notice was issued by the Post- master-General to the Press on May 1st, 1916 : — Cards bearing illustration of H.M. Ships. The sending by post of any card or other postal packet bearing or containing any profile outline, drawing, photograph, or silhouette of any of H.M. ships is forbidden by Regulation 18 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations. The Postmister-General gives notice therefore that any such card or postal packet observed in the post will be withheld from delivery. (b) Press Offences. — As to procedure in case of press offences, see Regula- tion 5d6 (13), p. 174. 3496 D 3 102 ' ' Keg. (18-^) as to Coinmunications with Spies. Feb. 23, 1917. Aug. 18, 1916. Prohibition on communi- cations with enemy agents. Jan. 16, 1918. For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this regulation the expression " ships of His Majesty or of any of His Majesty's allies " includes ships engaged in the service of His Majesty or of any of His Majesty's allies. No person shall without lawful authority publish or com- municate any information relating to the passage of any ship along any part of the coast of the United Kingdom, and if any person publishes or communicates any such information in con- travention of this provision he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 18-^. Where a person without lawful authority or excuse either within or without the United King'dom has been in communi- cation with or has attempted to communicate with an enemy agent and is subsequently found within the United Kingdom, he shall be guilty of an offence against these Regulations unless he proves that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the person with whom he so communicated or attempted to communi- cate was an enemy agent. For the purposes of this regulation -but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions : — (a) a person shall unless he proves the contrary be deemed to have been in communication with an enemy agent if (i) he has either within or without the United Kingdom visited the address of any enemy agent or consorted with an enemy agent ; or (ii) either within or without the United Kingdom the name or address or any other information regarding an enemy agent has been found in his possession or has been supplied by him to any other person or has been obtained by him from any other person ; (&) the expression "enemy agent " includes any person who is, or has been, or is reasonably suspected of being or having been, employed by the enemy either directly or indirectly for the purpose of committing an act either within or without the United Kingdom which if done within the United Kingdom would be a contravention of these regulations, or who has, or is reasonably suspected of having, either within or without the United Kingdom, committed or attempted to commit such an act with the intention of assisting the enemy ; {c] any address, whether within or without the United Kingdom, reasonably suspected of being an address used for the receipt of communications intended for the enemy, or any address at which an enemy agent resides or to which he resorts, shall be deemed to be / the address of an enemy agent and communications addressed to such an address to be communications with an enemy agent. Regs. (18^, 19) as to Restrictions on Publication of Inventions and Designs; Photographing, Sketching, SfC, of certain places and things. 103 18^. — (1) Where an application has been made, whether before Restrictions or after the date of the making of this order, for the grant of on publica- a patent or the registration of a design in the United Kingdom, *i°° ^^. and the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trade- ^nd^des^gns marks is satisfied that the publication of the invention or design ^^^ ^^ " might be detrimental to the public safety or the defence of the Realm, or might otherwise assist the enemy or endanger the successful prosecution of the war, he may delay the acceptance of the complete specification filed with the application for the patent, or, as the case may be, the registration of the design, and in such case may by order prohibit — (a) the publication or communication in any way of the invention or design ; (b) application being made for the protection of the in- vention or design in any enemy or neutral country; and (c) application being made for the protection of the invention or design in any allied country or in any of Hie Majesty's Dominions without the permission of the Admiralty and Army Council. (2) No person shall apply for the grant of a patent in respect of any invention or the registration of a design in any foreign country, or in any of His Majesty's Dominions, unless he has left at, or sent by post to, the Patent Office, a notice of his intention, together with a provisional specification describing the nature of the invention or, as the case may be, a representation or specimen of the design, nor until after the expiration of one month from the time when such notice was given, and if during the said month the Comptroller-General is satisfied that the publication of the invention or design might be detrimental to the public safety or the defence of the Realm, or otherwise assist the enemy or endanger the successful prosecution of the war, he may make a like order as in respect of cases in which appli- cation is made for the grant of a patent or the registration of a design in the United Kingdom. (3) Before exercising any of his powers under this regulation as respects any matter the Comptroller-General shall consult with the Admiralty and Army Council and shall not act except upon the request of the Admiralty or Army Council. . (4) If any person contravenes the provisions of this regulation, or of any order made thereunder, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 19. No person shall, without the permission of the competent naval or military authority or the Minister of Munitions, make any photograph, sketch, plan, model, or other representation of — (a) any place or thing within any area for the time being specified in an order made by the competent naval or military authority, with the approval of the Admiralty or Army Council, as being an area within which the making of such representations is prohibited; Prohibition on photo- graphing, sketching, &c.,of certain places and things. Jan. 27, 1916. J%ne 27, 1916. 3496 D i 104 Jan. 27. 1916. March 30, 1916. Jan. 27, 1916. Safe custody of docu- ments and other articles likely to be useful to enemy. Sept. 7, 1916. Reg. (19-^) as io Safe Custody of Articles likely to be useful to the EneTny. (b) any naval or military work, or any dock or harbour work^ wherever situate; (c) any other place or thing of such a nature that such repre- sentations thereof are calculated to be, or might be, directly or indirectly, useful to the enemy ; and no person in any such area or in the vicinity of any such work shall without lawful authority or excuse have in his posses- sion any photographic or other apparatus or other material or thing suitable for use in making any such representation. If any person contravenes the provisions of this regulation, or without lawful authority or excuse has in his possession any representation of any such work, place, or thing of such a nature that it is calculated to be or might be directly or indirectly useful to the enemy, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations : Provided that nothing in this regulation shall be construed as prohibiting (where otherwise legal) the making of a photograph, sketch, plan, model, or other representation within any photo- graphic or other studio or a private dwelling-house or the garden or other premises attached thereto of any person or things therein, or as prohibiting (where otherwise legal) the possession of photo- graphic or other apparatus, materials or things intended solely for use within such studio, dwelling-house, or other premises. For the purposes of this regulation — The expression ** naval or military work " includes any work of defence, arsenal, dockyard, camp, depot or building used for the accommodation of any of His Majesty's forces, ship, aircraft, telegraph or signal station, search- light, war material, or place where war material is or is intended to be manufactured, repaired or stored, or plant therein ; The expression " dock or harbour work " includes shipyard, landing stage and pier, and any light, buoy, beacon, mark, or other ojbject or thing designed or used for the purpose of facilitating navigation in or iiito a harbour. 19^. If any person, having in his possession or under his con- trol any document, note, photograph, sketch, plan, design, model, pattern, specimen, or article (including any key or other instru- ment affording means of access to information) of such a nature as is calculated to be, or might be, directly or indirectly useful to the enemy, — (a) without lawful authority destroys, makes away with, or allows any person to inspect or to be in possession of such document, note, photograph, sketch, plan, design^ model, pattern, specimen, or article as aforesaid ; or Regs. (20, 21) as to Tampering with Telegraphic Apparatus; 105 Carrier Pigeons. (b) loses, fails to take reasonable care of, or so conducts himself as to endanger the safe custody of, such docu- ment, note, photograph, sketch, plan, design, model, pattern, specimen, or article as aforesaid ; or (c) retains such document, note, photograph, sketch, plan, design, model, pattern, specimen, or article as afore- said in his possession or control when he has no right to retain it, or when it is contrary to his duty to retain it ; or (d) fails to comply with any directions issued by lawful authority with regard to the custody, production, or the return of such document, note, photograph, sketch, plan, design, model, pattern, specimen, or article as aforesaid ; iie shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and if any person, without lawful authority or excuse, has in his possession or under his control any document, note, photograph, flketch, plan, design, model, pattern specimen, or article as afore- said, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 20.. No person without lawful authority shall injure, or tamper Prohibition or interfere with, any wire or other apparatus for transmitting on tampering telegraphic or telephonic messages, or any apparatus or con- T^^^^ , . trivance intended for or capable of being used for a signalling appara^s^* apparatus, either visual or otherwise, or prevent or obstruct or &c. in any manner whatsoever interfere with the sending, conveyance Nov. 28, 1914. or delivery of any communication by means of telegraph, tele- phone, or otherwise, or be in possession of any apparatus intended for or capable of being used for tapping messages sent by wire- less telegraphy or otherwise, and if any person contravenes the , provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 21. No person shall keep or have in his possession or carry or Prohibition liberate or bring into the United Kingdom any carrier or homing ^^ possession pigeons, unless he has obtained from the chief officer of police of °* Z^*^^^®'^ the district a permit for the purpose, and if any person without \j^^ .^^ lawful authority contravenes the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, (a) and the chief officer of police or any officer of customs and excise may, if he considers it necessary or expedient to do so, cause any pigeons kept or brought into the TJnited Kingdom in contravention of this regulation to be liberated detained or destroyed, or, in the case of pigeons brought into the United Kingdom, to be immediately returned in the ship in which they came. Any person found in possession of or found carrying or libera- ting any carrier pigeons shall, if so required by any naval or military officer or by any sailor or soldier engaged on sentry patrol or other similar duty, or by any officer of police, produce his permit, and if he fails to do so, may be arrested. (a) Maximum Penalty under Eeg. 21. — No sentence exceeding 6 months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 21 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the ^nemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. Nov. 28, 1914. 106 Prohibition on killing, &c., or neglecting to hand over or give informa- tion as to, disabled carrier pigeon. Jan. 27, 1916. Regs. (21-^, 22) as to Disabled Carrier Pigeons; Wireless Apparatus, 8fc. 21-A-. If any person — (a) without lawful authority or excuse kills, wounds, molests, or takes any carrier or homing pigeon not belonging to him ; or (6) having found any such carrier or homing pigeon dead or incapable of flight, neglects forthwith to hand it over or send it to some military post or some police con- stable in the neighbourhood, with information as to the place where the pigeon was found ; or (c) having obtained information as to any such carrier or homing pigeon being killed or found incapable for flight, neglects forthwith to communicate the informa- tion to a military post or to a police constable in the neighbourhood ; he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Prohibition on possession of wireless telegraphic apparatus, &c. Nov. 28, 1914. March 23,1915. Nov. 28, 1914. March 23, 1915. Nov. 28, 1914. 22. No person shall, without the written permission of the Postmaster-General make, buy, sell, or have in his possession or under his control any apparatus for the sending or receiving of messages by wireless telegraphy, or any apparatus intended to be used as a component part of such apparatus; and no person shall sell any such apparatus to any person who has not obtained such permission as aforesaid, and any person having in his possession or under his control any such apparatus, whether with or without the permission of the Postmaster-General, shall on demand deliver the apparatus to the Postmaster-General, or as he may direct; and if any person contravenes the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, (a) If the competent naval or military authority has reason to suspect that any person having in his possession any apparatus for sending or receiving messages by telegraphy, wireless tele- graphy, telephony, or other electrical or mechanical means is using or about to use the same for any purpose prejudicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm, he may, by order, prohibit that person from having any such apparatus in his possession, and may take such steps as. are necessary for enforcing the order, and if that person subsequently has in his possession any apparatus in contravention of the order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) For the purposes of this regulation any apparatus ordinarily used as a distinctive component part of apparatus for the sending or receiving of messages by wireless telegraphy shall be deemed to be intended to be so used unless the contrary is proved. (a) Maximum Penalty under Reo. 22. — No sentence exceeding 6 months* imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 22 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. Regs. (22-A-, 22^) as to Ciphers and Codes; Persons Receiving 10' for Reward, Letters, Telegrams, Sfc. 22-^. If any person, without lawful authority or excuse, uses or Prohibition has in his possession or under his control any cipher, code, or on user, other means adapted for secretly communicating(a) naval or mili- ^^^^.^^^^g.^" ° tary information, he shall be guilty of an olt'ence against these doguj-g ^f regulations, unless he proves that the cipher, code, or other means key to ciphei of secret communication is intended and used solely for com- or code, mercial or other legitimate purposes. (b) Juneio,i9i5. Any person who has in his possession or under hisi control any cipher, code, or other means of secret communication shall, if required by the competent naval or military authority, or any person authorised by him, or by any police constable, supply the key or other means for deciphering it, and if he fails to do so shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 22^. — (1) Every person who carries on, whether alone or in Registratioa conjunction with any other business, the business of receiving for *. J^^gula- reward letters, telegrams, or other postal packets(c) for delivery pgrgong or forwarding to the persons for whom they are intended, shall receiving foi as soon as may be send to the chief officer of police for the district, reward, for registration by him, notice of the fact together with the letters, ^le- address where the business is carried on, and the chief officer of Sra™s» c. police shall keep a register of the names and addresses of such ""■ ' ^ * persons, and shall if required by any person who sends such a notice furnish him on payment of a fee of one shilling with a certificate of registration, and every person so registered shall from time to time furnish to the chief officer of police notice of any change of address at which the business is carried on and such other information as may be necessary for maintaining the correctness of the particulars entered in the register. (2) Every person who carries on such a business as aforesaid shall cause to be entered in a book kept for the purpose the following particulars : — (a) the name and address of every person for whom any postal packet is received, or who has requested that postal packets received may be delivered or forwarded to him ; (6) any instructions that may have been received as to the delivery or forwarding of postal packets ; (c) in the case of every postal packet received the place from which the postal packet comes and the date of posting (as shown by the post-mark) and the date of receipt, and, if registered, the date and office of registration and the number of the registered packet; (a) Secret Means of Communication. — The use of invisible ink, &c., is- prohibited by Reg. 24a, p. 109. (b) Powers of Search and Seizure. — See Reg. 51, p. 164. (c) Postal Packet. — The Treasury Warrants which comprise the Postal Regulations under the Post Office Act define " postal packet " as meaning and including any letter, postcard, reply postcard, halfpenny packet, newspaper, and parcel. See Inland Post Warrant, 1903, Reg. 79, St. R. & O. Rev., 19u4, " Post Office," p. 32. Regs. (23, 24) as to Preventing Embarkation of Persons Com- municating with the Enemy; Non-postal Communications. (d) in the case of every postal packet delivered, the date of the delivery and the name and address oi the person to whom it is delivered ; (e) in the case of every postal packet forwarded, the name and address to which and the date on which it is forwarded ; and shall not deliver a letter to any person until that person has signe.d a receipt for the same in such book as aforesaid. (3) The books so kept and all postal packets received by a person carrying on any such business and any instructions as to the delivery or forwarding of postal packets received by any such person, shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by any police constable or by any person appointed for the purpose by the competent naval or military authority. (4) If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (5) Nothing in this regulation shall apply to postal packets addressed to any office where any newspaper or periodical is published, being postal packets in reply to advertisements appearing in such newspaper or periodical. 23. Where the competent naval or military authority or any person duly authorised by him or an aliens officer has reason to suspect that any person who is about to embark on any ship, vessel, or aircraft is attempting to leave the United Kingdom for the purpose of communicating directly or indirectly with the enemy or with any subject of any sovereign or state at war with His Majesty, he may prevent the embarkation of that person. Where the embarkation of any person has been so prevented the case shall be reported to a Secretary of State, and the Secretary • of State may if he thinks fit by order prohibit that person at any time subsequently from leaving the United Kingdom so long aa the order is in force, and if any person leayes the United Kingdom in contravention of such an order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 24. — (1) No person shall — (a) transmit otherwise than through the post, or convey, to or from the United Kingdom, or receive or have in his i>os8e8sion for such transmission or conveyance, any letter, written message or memorandum; or Reg. (24-A-) as to Prohibition of Invisible Ink or Secret Com- Tnunication . 109 (6) without a permit issued by or under the authority of the Admiralty or Army Couiicil(a) transmit consign- or export, otherwise than through the post, or convey, from the United Kingdom to any neutral country in Europe or America or to any enemy country any printed or written matter (including plans photo- graphs and other pictorial representations) to which paragraph (a) does not apply. The foregoing provisions "shall not apply — (i) to " Shipowners' letters " as defined by section thirty of the Post Office Act, 1908, (b) nor to ship papers ; (ii) to any letter message or memorandum or any such written or printed matter as aforesaid conveyed by any person if he proves that it is required for his own use and does not contravene the provisions of any other of these regulations and is otherwise lawful ; (iii) to any olass of letters messages and memoranda or any written or printed matter for the time being exempted by a Secretary of State. (c) (2) If any person acts in contravention of the foregoing pro- vision or fails to comply with any condition subject to which a permit under this regulation has been granted, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (d) (3) This regulation shall be in addition to and not in deroga- tion of the provisions of any enactment order proclamation or regulation respecting the export of merchandise or trading with the enemy. 24-^. If any person sends from the United Kingdom, whether Prohibition by post or otherwise, any letter, document, or substance contain- ^^ ^^ °^ ' ' ing any written matter which is not visible .or legible unless the of*'c5ji^^^,!J^j medium in which it is wrfEten isi subjected to heat or some other* munication. treatment, or any letter, document, or substance, in which any Mayio,i9i6. other means for secretly commiinicating(e) information is used, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) Shipowners' Letters. — i.e., Letter of the owners, charterers, or con- signees of vessels inward bound, and of the owners, consignees, or shippers of goods on board those vessels when not exceeding the weights and when comply- ing with the conditions specified in 8 Edw. 7, c. 48. s. 30. (c) Documents Exempted from Reg. 24. — See Order of the Secretary of State printed in Part III. of this Manual, p. 338. (d) Maximum Penalty under Reg. 24. — No sentence exceeding 6 months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 24 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. (e) Secret Communications by Cipher or Code. — See Reg. 22a, p. 107. 110 Restriction on transmis- sion by post to neutral or enemy countries of certain printed, written or pictorial matter. JvJy 17, 1917. Power to prohibit despatch of parcels and samples. SODUG Feb. 6, 1917. Feb. 16,'. 1917. ' July 17, 1917. Feb. 6, 1917. Regs. (24^, 24^) as to Restriction of certain Printed, Written or Pictorial Matter; Despatch of Parcels and Samples. 24^. — (1) No person shall, without a permit issued by or under the authority of the Admiralty or Army Council, (a) transmit by post to any neutral country in Europe or America or to any enemy country any printed or written matter (including plans photographs and other pictorial representations) except — (a) patent specifications sent with the authority of the Board of Trade; (b) letters and other postal correspondence, trade circulars and catalogues, bills of lading, invoices and similar trade documents, cheques, bills of exchange, and other negotiable or valuable securities, dispatched in accord- ance with any Post Office regulations for the time being in force. (2) If any person wilfully acts in contravention of the fore- going provision, or fails to comply with any condition subject to which a permit under this regulation has been granted, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (3) Any person who transmits* through the post any printed or written matter by any indirect route or -otherwise in such manner as to evade examination by an officer appointed to censor postal correspondence in this country shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations unless he proves that he did not intend that the examination should be evaded and that the printed or written matter does not contravene the provisions of any other of these regulations and is otherwise lawful. (4) This regulation shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any enactment order proclamation or regula- tion respecting the export of merchandise or trading with the enemy. 24c. The Admiralty or Army Council(a) may, either — (a) generally by order, (b) or (b) in the casp of particular persons by written notice, (which order or notice may be varied from time to time) prohibit the despatch of parcels or samples to any country or countries specified in the order or notice, except with such permission or on such conditions as may be specified in the order or notice, and any person affected by any such order or notice who fails to comply therewith shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, f. ■ | For the purposes of this regulation the expression " parcels " shall include parcels sent by parcel post or shipped on parcels receipt, and the expression " samples " shall include samples sent by parcels post and by sample post. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) Orders of Admiralty and Army Council. — The Order made by the Army Council Nov. 7, 1917, under Reg. 24c is printed in Part III of this Manual, p. 339. No "Order" has (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made by the Admiralty. As to proof of Admiralty orders, see footnote (b)(ii) to Reg. 7, p. 68, and as to proof of Army Council orders, see footnote (b) (iii) to Reg. 7, p. 68. Reg. (25) as to Prohibitions against Signalling. Ill This regulation shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of any enactment, order, proclamation, or regulation respecting the export of merchandise(a) or trading with the enemy, (b) and shall not prejudice or affect the powers of censoring postal correspondence, 25. No person shall without lawful authority be in possession Prohibition of any searchlight, semaphore, or other apparatus intended for on signalling, signalling, (c) whether visual or otherwise, or display, erect, or use ^'^^- ^^> ^^^*' any signal, or s6iid up any balloon or fly any kite which is of i^eb. 29, 1916. such a nature as to be capable of being used as a means of signalling, and if any person contravenes this provision he shall Nov.28,i9i4. be guilty of an offence against these legulations(d) ; and the com- petent naval or military authority may require any flagstaff or other erection capable of being used as a means of signalling to be removed, and if the owner thereof fails to comply with the requirement, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regula- tions (d) and the competent naval or military authority may cause the flagstaff or ot!her erection to be removed. (a) Export of' MERCHANbiSE. — The enactments respecting this are the Customs Act, 1876 ''(as amended in 1879) and the Exportation of Arms Act, 1900, as extended by' Acts' passed during the War (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 64 ; 5-6 Geo. 5. cc. 2, 52y to the prohibition of the export of all articles either (i) generally, or (ii) to a specified country, or (iii) to any country except to authorised consignees.. The (Feb. 28th, 1918) present prohibitions are laid down by Proclamation of May 10th, 1917 (St.^R. & 0., 1917, No. 431) (which revoked and consolidated the previous Proclamation of May 10th, 1916, and the numerous Orders of Council amending it), under which (except under licence) exportation is prohibited (A) of certain goods to all destinations, (B) of others except to destinations in the British Empire, and (C) of others to certain neutral European destinations. An alphabetical List of Prohibited goods accordingly lettered (A) (B) (C) is periodically published as a Special Supplement to the Board of Trade Journal. Additional Proclamations and Orders 'prohibit the exportation of additional articles to Switzerland (March 13th, 1917— St. R. & O., 1917, No. 238), of nearly all articles to Sweden (Aug. 18th, 1916— St. R. & O., 1916, No. 557), and of articles unless consigned to authorised consignees to the Netherlands (June 25th, 1915— St. R. & O., 1915, No. 608 ; Feb. 23rd, 1917— St. R. & O., 1917, No. 181), to China and Siam (Sept. 24th. 1915— St. R. & 0., 1915, No. 932) and to Liberia (April 26th, 1916— St. R. & 0., 1916, No. 259). (b) Trading with the Enemy. — The enactments respecting this are " The Trading with the Enemy Acts, 1914 to 1916 " (4 & 5 G. 5, c. 87 ; and 5 & 6. G. « 5, cc. 12, 79, 98 and 105), and The Trading with the Enemy and Export of Pro- hibited Goods Act, 1916 (6 & 7 G. 5, c. 52). Lists of the Proclamations and Orders relating to Trading with the Enemy now (Feb. 28th, 1918) in force are given in footnote (b) (ii) p. 154, and footnote (a) to Reg. 41b, p. 155, which prohibits the transmission of money, &c., to or from an enemy country, &c. (c) Permits to stock Signalling Apparatus. — The competent military authority issues permits to firms to stock signalling apparatus for sale to other licensees, to naval and military officers, owners and masters of British ships, and officers of the mercantile marine. (d) Maximum Penalty under Reg. 25. — No sentence exceeding 6 months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 25, if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. 112 Prohibition on unauthor- ised use of authorised signals. March 30,1016- Powers as to anticipated attack by aircraft. March 30, 1916. Prohibition on unlawful use of white or Blue ensign. Jan. 10, 1917. Prohibition on displaying lights, use of fire- works, &c. Oct. 23, 1917. Regs. (25-^, 25^, 25^, 26) as to Unauthorised use of Attack Signals; and of White or Blue Ensign; Action on Aircraft Attack; Displaying Lights, Use of Fireworks, Sfc. 25-^. No person shall without lawful authority display or make any signal, visual or otherwise, of any nature liable to be mis- taken for any signal authorised to be used in the case of an attack by the enemy, or communicate any information likely to cause any such authorised signal to be displayed or made ; and if any I)er8on acts in contravention of this provision he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 25^. The competent military authority may issue orders speci- fying the action to be taken, in accordance with any preconcerted scheme, by persons and authorities in the event of notice being given to them, in a preconcerted form or manner, in connection with an anticipated attack by hostile aircraft, and if any person affected by any such order fails to comply therewith he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 25c. It shall not be lawful without the permission of the Admiralty to hoist on any flagstaff or otherwise conspicuously display the white ensign or the blue ensign(a) whether with or without any distinguishing mark, or any flag so closely resembling the same as to be calculated to deceive, and if any flag is hoisted or displayed in contravention of this regulation the person having control of the flagstaff, vessel, or premises on which the flag is hoisted or displayed shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 26. No person shall without the permission of the competent naval or military authority, or some person authorised by him — (i) display any light or make or keep burning any fire in such a manner as to serve as a signal, guide, or landmark; or (ii) ignite or otherwise make use of any fireworks or other similar device; and if any person acts in contravention of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (b) (a) White and Blue Ensigns. — In accordance with Order in Council of July 9th, 1864, the white ensign is used by all H.M.'s ships in commission, and the blue ensign by vessels belonging to certain Government Departments. Hitherto the blue ensign has also been used by British merchant ships commanded by officers of the Royal Naval Reserve after obtaining permission from the Admiralty. The appropriate flag for all other British ships and vessels is the red ensign. See Memorandum, p. xviii, of the Admiralty "■ Flags of all Nations." The provision as to the red ensign was given statutory authority by s. 73 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894 (57 & 58 Vict. c. 60). Hitherto, under Admiralty Warrant of 1829, the white ensign has been flown by vessels of the Royal Yacht Squadron, and the blue ensign with relative distinguishing marks by vessels belonging to various other yacht clubs in accordance with other Admiralty Warrants. (b) Maximum Penalty undeb Reg. 26. — No sentence exceeding 6 months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 26 if the ofl!onder proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. Regs. (27, 27-^) as to False or Prejudicial Reports, and Prejvr 113 dicial Performances or Exhibitions; Proceedings at Secret Session of ParliaTnent or Cabinet Meeting. 27. No person shall by word of mouth or in writing or in Prohibition any newspaper, periodical, book, circular, or other printed on spreading publication, (a)_ , ., .. . prejudickl (a) spread false reports or make false statements ; or reports and (6) spread reports or make statements intended or likely against to cause disaffection to His Majesty or to interfere prejudici- with the success of His Majesty's forces or of the cial perform- forces of any of His Majesty's Allies by land or sea exhibitions. or to prejudice His Majesty's relations with foreign ^^ 23 idie powers ; or (c) spread reports or make statements intended or likely to prejudice the recruiting, training, discipline, or administration of any of His Majesty's forces or the Nov.23,i9i6. discipline of any police force or fire brigade; or Dec.2i,i9i7. (d) spread reports or make statements intended or likely to July 28, 1916. undermine public confidence in any bank or currency notes which are legal tender in the United Kingdom or any part thereof, or to prejudice the success of any au^.22,1917. financial measures taken or arrangements made by • His Majesty's Government with a view to the prose- cution of the war; and no person shall produce any performance on any stage or May 23, 1916. exhibit any picture or cinematograph film or commit any act which is intended or likely to cause any such disaffection inter- ference or prejudice as aforesaid, and if any person contravenes any of the above provisions he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. If any person without lawful authority or excuse has in hia possession or on premises in his occupation or under his control any document containing a report or statement the publication of which would be a contravention of the foregoing provisions of this regulation, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, unless he proves that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the document contained any such report or statement, or that he had no intention of transmitting or circulating the document or distributing copies thereof to or amongst other persons. (b) 27-^. If either House of Parliament in pursuance of a reeolu- Prohibition tion passed by that House holds a secret session, it shall not be on reports of lawful for any person in any newspaper, periodical, circular or at^^ret^^^ other printed publication, or in any public speech, to publish session of any report of, or to purport to describe, or to refer to, the pro- Parliament _ _— —_ or Cabinet (a) (i) Powers op Search and Seizure of Type and Plant. — See Regs, "^^ui-^^' ^ 51, 5lA, p. 164. ^" i!q t-^1 (ii) Proceedings on " Press Offences."— Sc« Reg. 56 (13), p. 174. ^ f ti^i fb) Validity op Reg. 27. — This Reg. is intra vires Norman v. Mathews ^f •f'^f ^ruc (K.B.D., Feb. 10 ; C.A., Feb. 14, March 3, 1916), Times Law Rep., vol. 32, ^^'■*' ^^' ■'^^^• pp. 303, 369. 114 Feb. 27, 1918. April 22, 1916. Prohibition on reports of pro- ceedings of Irish Con- vention. July 87, 1917. Power to prohibit importation of publica- tion con- travening Reg. 27. June 28, 1917. Printing and circulation of leaflets. Nov. 16, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. Nod. 16, 1917. Regs. (27AA^ 27^, 27C) as to Reports of Proceedings of Irish Convention; Importation of Publication contravening Reg, 27 ; Printing and Circulation of Leaflets. ceedings at such session, except such report thereof as may be officially communicated through the Directors of the Official Press Bureau, (a) It shall not be lawful for any person in any newspaper, periodical, circular or other printed publication, or in any public speech, to publish any report of, or to purport to describe, or to refer to, the proceedings at any meeting of the Cabinet, or without lawful authority to publish the contents of any confidential docu- ment belonging to, or of any document which has in confiden ce been communicated by , or any confidential information obtained from, any Government department, or any person in the service of His Majesty. (a) If any person contravenes any provision of this regulation he ahali be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 27-A^-A.. It shall not be lawful for any person in any newspaper, periodical, circular or other priated publication or in any public speech to publish any report or statement of, or to purport to describe or to refer to, any proceedings of the Convention assembled on the invitation of His Majesty's Government for the purpose of preparing a constitution for the future govern- ment of Ireland, or of any committee of that Convention except such report or statement thereof as may be officially authorised by the Chairman of the Convention. If any person contravenes any provision of this regulation, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 27^. Where a Secretary of State,, after consultation with the Admiralty or Army Council, (b) is satisfied that any newspaper, periodical, book, circular, or other printed publication contains reports or statements the publication of which in the United Kingdom would be a contravention of Regulation 27, he may prohibit the importation thereof, including, in the case of a newspaper or periodical, any subsequent issues thereof; and any printed matter which is sent or conveyed to the United Kingdom in contravention of such an order may be detained and destroyed. 27C. It shall not be lawful for any person to print, publish, or distribute, any leaflet intended or likely to be used for pro- pagandist purposes in relation to the present war or to the making of peace unless — (a) There is printed on every copy of the leaflet the true name and address of the author and of the printer thereof; and (a) Power of Search and Seizure of Type and Plant. — See Regs.. 51, 51a, pp. 164, 165. (b) Akmy Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Reg. (28) as to Penalty on Injury to Railways, Sfc. ll.*) (6) Copies thereof have, seventy-two liours at least before such, printing, publication or distribution, as the case may be, been submitted in manner hereinafter men- tioned to the Directors of the Official Press Bureau or some other person authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State(a') ; and if any person contravenes the foregoing provisions he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and if any person without lawful authority or excuse has in his posses- sion or on premises in his occupation or under his control any leaflet the publication of which would be a contravention of the foregoing provisions he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, unless he proves that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the leaflet related to such matters as aforesaid or that he had no intention of transmitting or circulating the leaflet or distributing copies thereof to or amongst other persons : Provided that a person shall not be deemed to have contravened this regulation by reason only that proofs of a leaflet have been printed for submission to the Directors of the Official Press Bureau or other person authorised as aforesaid. For the purpose of the submission of copies of leaflets, under Dec.2i,i9i7. this regulation three copies (each containing such names and addresses as aforesaid) must be delivered to or left at the office of the Director of the Official Press Bureau or other person authorised as aforesaid, accompanied by a note stating that they are submitted for the purposes of this regulation signed by the person submitting the same and containing his address; and where the leaflet in question is substantially identical with a leaflet previously submitted (whether the two leaflets have the same title or different titles, or are or are not submitted by the same person) the note shall contain a statement to that effect and must be accompanied by a copy of the leaflet previously submitted. For the purposes of this regulation the expression "leaflet" ^'^^'■i'^^^^^'^- includes a pamphlet, circular, card, and poster, but does not ^'"'^•'^^^^^i^- include any newspaper or other periodical which was in exist- ^'*"' ^^' ^^^^' ence on the sixteenth day of November nineteen hundred and '^'^' ' ^^* seventeen, or any leaflet issued by or under the authority of His Majesty's Government, or any document issued by or under the authority of a candidate at a pending parliamentary election for the purpose only of promoting his election. Control of Entry and Approach to Places of National or Military Importance. 28. If any person does any injury to any railway, or is upon Penalty on any railway, or on under or near any tunnel bridge viaduct or injury to culvert, or loiters on or in any road or path or other place near a ''^i^^^y^' &*' railway tunnel bridge viaduct or culvert, with intent to do injury ^°^''^^^^^^^- thereto, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. •^»'»- •^^i ^^•'''• (a) Powers of Search, and Seizure of Type and Plant. — See Regs. 51, 51a, pp. 164, 165. Restriction on access to railways, Government land, fore- shore, dock premises, &c. Jan. 24, 1917. llfi Regs. (28-^, 29) as to Trespassing on Railways and Entering on Land occupied by Government Department , Foreshore, Sfc; Approaching Defence Works. 28^. — (1) No person shall trespass on any railway, or loiter on, under, or near any tunnel, bridge, viaduct, or culvert. (2) The competent naval or military authority may by order prohibit all or any persons, or persons of any class or description, unless they have obtained his permission or the permission of a person duly authorised by him, from entering, or from being ift or on — (a) any land or premises specified in the order belonging ta or occupied by his Majesty or any Government Depart- ment ; (6) any foreshore, land between tide-marks, quay, wharf, dock, or dock premises specified in the order, or any ehip or vessel lying in, on, or alongside any such foreshore, land, quay, wharf, dock, or dock premises; (c) any road or waste or unenclosed land adjacent to any such land or premises as aforesaid. An order under this regulation may prohibit the acts to which' the order relates either at all times and for all purposes, or during certain times or for certain purposes only. (3) If any person acts in contravention of or fails to comply with any provision of this regulation or of any order made there- under, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regula- tions, (a) 29. The competent naval or military authority may by order prohibit any person from approaching within such distance as may be specified in the order of any camp, work of defence or other defended military work, or any work to which it is deemed necessary in the interest of the public safety or the defence of the Realm, to afford military protection, and if any person contravenes any such order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. March2S,iOK. No person shall trespass on any work of defence, arsenal, factory, dockyard, ship, telegraph, or signalling station or office, belonging to, or used for the service of, His Majesty, and if he does so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Prohibition on approach- ing defence works, &c. Nov. 28, 1914. (a) Maximum Penalty under Reg. 28a. — No sentence exceeding eix months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 28a if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy. S«e Reg. 57, p. 177. Regs. (29-^, 29^) as to Entering Safeguarded Factory or Special 117 Military Area, 29-^. If any person enters or is found upon any factory, work- Prohibition shop, or other place in which work is carried on, specified in g^feeuarded any order made for the purpose by the Admiralty, or the Army factory. Council, or the Minister of Munitions, (a) as being a factory, Dec.22,i9i5. workshop, or place which, in the interests of the public safety or of the defence of the Realm, it is necessary to safeguard, not having with him a written permit issued to him by a person nominated for the purpose by — (a) the Admiralty, or the Aimy Council, or the Minister of Munitions(a) ; or (6) the occupier oi, or other person having control of the work carried on in, the factory, workshop, or place, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Every person autliorised to issue permits for the purposes of this regulation shall keep a list of the names and addresses of all per- sons to whom be has issued permits, and every sucb list shall be open to inspection by any person authorised for tbe purpose by the Admiralty, or the Army Council, or the Minister of Munitions. (a) In every factory, workshop, or place to which this regulation is for the time being applied by an order made thereunder, a copy of the order shall be kept affixed at or near every entrance thereto. Nothing in this regulation shall apply to any person who Jan. 27, 1916. eTiters any factory, workshop, or other place in the exercise of any right of entry conferred on him as an inspector under the Factory and Workshop Acts, 1901 to 1911, the Explosives Act, 1875, or any other enactment,(b) nor shall this regulation apply to any Feb.i6,i9i6. persons or classes of persons who, as respects any particular factory, workshop or other place, may be exempted by order of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions. (a) 29^. — (1) The Admiralty or Army Council, (a) with the con- Prohibition currence of a Secretary of State, or in the case of Scotland of o° entering the Secretary for Scotland, may from time to time by order(c) J^r^^^^r^^^^" declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes ^ ^3 iaie of this regulation, and the boundaries of any such area shall be "^ ' indicated by means of notices on roads and other ways of access to (a) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister op Munitions.— -See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Inspector's Right of Entry.— (i) Under Factory and Workshop Act. See s. 119 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901 (1 Edw. 7. c. 22). (ii) Under Explosives Act, 1875 (38 Vict. c. 17). See s. 55 of that Act. (iii) Under other enactments. See e.g., National Insurance Act, 1911 (1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 55), s. 112 ; Munitions of War (Amendment) Act, 1916 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 99), s. 17. (c) Special Military Areas. — The 7 Orders which have (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made by the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, and of the Secretary for Scotland, respectively, declaring 5 areas in England, 1 in Scotland and 1 in Ireland to be special military areas are printed in Part 111. of this Manual at pp. 340-344. No Orders constituting special military areas have (Feb. 28th, 1918) been made by the Admiralty. ^1^ Reg. (29B) as to Entering Special Military Area the area and in such other manner as may appear to the com- mandant of the area to be required for informing the public, and the commandant shall be an officer who has been duly- appointed to be a competent naval or military authority. (2) As from such date as may be directed in an order declaring an area to be a Special Military Area, no person shall without lawful authority or excuse enter the area without permission from the commandant, and such permission may authorise the person to whom it is granted to enter the area either generally or on any particular occasion, and may authorise him to remain in the area either indefinitely or tor a specified period, and where any such permission has expired or is withdrawn the person to whom it is granted shall, unless he was at the said date a resident in the said area, forthwith leave the area : Provided that — (i) The commandant may at any time by public notice or otherwise suspend this regulation either wholly or in so far as it affects any person or persons of any class or description, without prejudice to the subsequent enforcement of the provisions of this regulation in full ; (ii) The following persons shall be exempted from the provisions of this regulation : — (a) any person in receipt of pay as a member of any of His Majesty's naval or military forces and any member of any police force in the United Kingdom; (6) any person who holds a public office under the Crown and any member of His Majesty's civil service and any officer or servant of the Minister of Munition8(a) ; (c) any officer or official of a State in alliance with His* Majesty, who is the holder of a special Inland Pass issued by or under the authority of a Secretary of State, and any other alien who is the holder of such a pass; (d) a foreign ambassador, public minister, or other alien exempted by Article 33 of the Aliens RestrirtioTi (Consolidation) Order, 1916, (b) from the provisions of that Order; (e) any person under the age of sixteen years ; (/) any person passing through the area in the course of a continuous journey by railway or water from and to places outside the area ;, but the burden of proving that he is exempted from the pro- visions of this regulation shall rest on the person claiming exemption. fa) Minister of Monitions.— S«« footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b") Servants of Ambassadors, &c. — That Article also exempts servants in actual attendance upon any such ambassador or public minister. As to the Aliens Order, see footnote (a) p. 119. Reg. (29^) as to Entering Special Military Area. 119 (3) For the purposes of this regulation the possession of a valid official pass in a form approved by the Admiralty or Army Council, and containing a photograph and the signature of the bearer duly authenticated by or under the authority of a Govern- ment Department recognised for the purpose by the Admiralty or Army Council, shall be a sufficient proof of the identity of the holder. (4) Applications for and grants of permission to enter a Special Military Area shall be made in such manner and upon such form and subject to such conditions as may from time to time be approved by the Admiralty or Army Council, with the concurrence of a Secretary of State, and provision shall be made for the transmission by telegraph of applications for and grants of per- mission. Forms of application may be obtained by applying at any police station. (5) If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and may be removed from the Special Military Area, unless he was at the said date a resident therein, by the direction of the commandant. ^ (6) The provisions of this regulation shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any provision contained in any order made under the Aliens Eestriction Act, 1914, (a) or any other provision of these regulations. 29c. As from the first day of July nineteen hundred and seven- teen it shall not be lawful for any person being the owner of a ship, or employed as a ship's agent, shipbroker, or ship's husband, or as an inspector or surveyor of ships or their machinery, if he is not a natural-born British subject, or if his father is or was at any time the subject of a State now at war with His Majesty, to enter or be upon any shipbuilding yard without the permission in writing of the Admiralty or Army CouncilX^) and it shall be the duty of the occupier of every shipbuilding yard to take such steps as may be practicable to prevent the admission to his shipbuilding yard of any such person save upon the pro- duction of such permission as aforesaid. If any such person enters or is in or upon a shipbuilding yard without such a written permission, or if the occupier of a ship- building yard fails to take such steps as aforesaid, or if any officer, servant, or agent of the occupier fails to comply with any directions given by the occupier for the prevention of the admisi sion of such persons, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Prohibition on certain persons entering shipbuilding yard. June 28, 1917^ Auy. 8, 1917. (a) Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1916.— That Order which as first issued, printed as St. R. & O., 1916, No. 122, has been repeatedly amended, and has in accordance with Art. 35 thereof, as extended by Order in Council of November 6th, 1916 (St. R. & O., 1916, No. 764), been printed with the additions and amendments made by all Orders in Council and Orders of the Secretary of State thereunder issued down to and including March 4th, 1918, and copies of the Consolidation Order as so amended are on sale. The Aliens Restriction Act, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 12), is printed at pp. 6-8 of the Manual of Emergency Legislation. (b) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. 120 Regs. (30, 80-^) as to Sale, ^-c, of Arms or Explosives; Dealings in War Material. For the purposes of this regulation ** shipbuilding yard " means any premises in which any seagoing ships, boats or vessels are made, equipped, finished, or repaired. Power to prohibit sale of fire- arms, &c. Nov. 28, 1914. March 23,1915. March 21,1916. Feb. 6, 1917. Sept. 29, 1917. Dealings in war material prohibited. Sqot. 24, 1915. Auff. 18, 1916. Sept. 24, 1915. July 17, 1917. Munitions, Metals, and War Material. 30. The competent naval or military authority may by order prohibit the manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, or disposal of firearms, parts of firearms, military arms, parts of military arms, air-guns and air-rifles, ammunition, or explosive substances, or any class thereof, within the area specified in the order, either absolutely or except subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order, and if any person without a permit from the competent naval or military authority manufactures, sells, pur- chases, transfers, or disposes of or has in his possession for sale, transfer, or disposal within the area so specified any arms, parts of arms, ammunition, or explosive substance in contravention of the order or fails to comply with the conditions imposed by the order or, where any such permit as aforesaid is granted subject to any conditions, fails to comply with those conditions, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations; 30-^. No person shall, without a permit issued under the authority of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitionfl,(a') either on hie own behalf or on behalf of any other person — (a) buy, sell, or deal in ; or (b) offer or invite an offer or propose to buy, sell, or deal in; or (c) enter into negotiations for the sale or purchase of or other dealing in ; any war material to which this regulation may for the time being be applied by order of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (■')(1>) or any right in any invention, design, or process of manufacture relating to any war material, being war material to which this regulation may for the time being be so applied, whether or not the sale, purchase, or dealing is, or is to be, effected in the United Kingdom. If any person acts in contravention of the foregoing provision, or aids or abets any other person, whether or not such other person is in the United Kingdom, in doing anything which if done in the United Kingdom would be a contravention of the foregoing provision, or fails to comply with any condition subject to which a permit under this regulation has been granted, such person shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. MiNIs'TER oi- (a) Army Council.— Sec footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Munitions.— Se« footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41 . (b) Orders applying Reg. 30a. — The Orders and Notice* made and given by the Admiralty, the Army Council, and the Minister of Munitions applying Regulation 30a to War Material to Feb. 28th, 1918, are printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual." Regs. (30^, 30^^) as to Dealing in Metals; Transfers to Aliens y Sfc, of interests in Mines. 121 Provided that nothing in this regulation shall affect any Sept. u, 1915. transaction authorised by a permit of the competent naval or military authority under Regulation 30. 30^. It shall not b© lawful for any person on his own behalf or on behalf of any other person to sell or buy, or to offer to b«11 or buy, (a) any of the following metals : — iron (including pig-iron), steel of all kinds, copper, zinc, brass, lead, antimony, nickel, tungsten, molybdenum, ferro-alloys; or (b) any other metal which may be specified in an order of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions (a) (b) as being a metal required for the pro- duction of any war material, unless in the case of a seller the metal to be sold is in the posses- sion of the seller or is in the course of production for him, or in the case of a buyer the purchase is made for or on behalf of a consumer; and it shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) or any person authorised by them or him for the purpose, to require any person who on his own behalf or on behalf of any other person, has sold or bought, or offered to sell or buy any such metals, to prove that the sale or purchase complies with the requirements of this regulation, and if any such person on being so required fails to produce satisfactory proof that it does so comply he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. | 1 Certain dealings in metals prohibited. Feb.'HO, 191^ Jvly 17, 1917. Provided that it shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Feb. iu, 1916. Council or the Minister of Munitions(a) by order(b) to exclude from the provisions of this regulation any of the metals above mentioned, and whilst any such order remains in force this regula- '> tion shall have effect as if such metal were not mentioned therein. - -J 30BB. — ^ person shall not without the consent of the Board of Trade transfer or agree to transfer to or for the benefit of an alien or a foreign controlled company any interest in any mine to which this regulation applies, or any interest in an oil-field, or any share, stock, debenture or other security issued by any company owning such a mine, or any interest in an oil-field, or by a company having directly or indirectly by means of the holding of shares in any other company or otherwise the control of such a mine or oil-field, or acoej)t or agree to accept such a transfer. If a person acts in contravention of this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Orders under Reg. 30b,— The " Tin (Dealings) Order, 1917," made under Reg. 30b is printed p. 237 of the February, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual." Transfer to alien, &c., of interests in certain mines and oilfields prohibited. May 2, 1917. Oct. 23, 1917. May 2, 1917. 122 Regs. (30^, 30^) as to Unauthorised Possession of Metals; Production of Whisky, 8fc. Oct. 23, 1917. May 2, 1917. Penalty on anauthorised possession of certain ores, metals, &c. April 12, 1916. Prohibition on use of grain, sugar, &c., for production of whiskey, <, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act,. 1882. As to Admiralty Regulations, see 8. 2, and Scb. of 1808 Act. „ Army Council Regulations, see 5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 94, s. 5',. printed in the .Appendix to this Manual at p. Minister of Munition's Regulations, see 5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 54, 8. 18, printed as footnote (b) (iv.) to Reg. 7, p. G8. (c) Safety 'Rule.s under Reg. 35a. — The Rules made by the Admiralty and the Minister of Munitions under Reg. 35a are printed in Part III of this; Manual, pp. 346-366. " '1 he Flower Mills (Prohibition of Smoking) Order, 1918," n ade by the Food Controller is printed p. 140 in the April, 191^, Edition of the " Food Control Manual." (d) Regulation 2go. — This is printed p. 48. Megs. (35-^-^, 35^) as to Safety and Health Rules for Explosives 127 Factories, ^c; Reporting finding of Bombs, Src. 35AA, It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council Health rules or the Minister of Munitions, (a) with the concurrence of a Secre- ^r factories, ■tary of State, to make and apply to any factory or other premises f^^^^^^^^^ in or upon which any explosive substance or any substance ^re manu- Tequired for the production thereof is manufactured, treated, factured or produced, stored, or in any way used or handled, rules with a stored, view to securing the health of all or any of the persons managing, -Dec. 22, 1916. or employed or being in or about such premises, and in particular rules requiring any occupier of such premises to provide any form 'of medical attendance, whether on the premises or otherwise, nourishment, clothing, ventilation, or other sanitary arrange- ments, or to provide and use or to refrain from using any machinery, appliance, method, or process, and by such rules to impose duties on the persons managing, or employed or being in or about such premises. (b) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any «uch rule shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Bombs or Articles from, hostile Aircraft or Vessel. 35^. If any person, having found any bomb or projectile. Penalty on •or any fragment thereof, or any document, map, or other article neglect to whatsoever which he has reasonable grounds for believing or pP^^* ^^^^ suspecting to have been discharged, dropped, or lost from, or to ^^ from' have been carried in or to have formed part of any aircraft or aircraft, &c. vessel of the enemy, or to have formed part of the equipment or oct. 3, 1916. personal effects of any member of the crew of such aircraft or vessel, without lawful authority or excuse neglects forthwith, after finding the same, or, in the case of any such article which was found before the third day of October nineteen hundred and sixteen, as soon as may be after that date, to communicate the fact to a military post or to a police constable in the neighbourhood, or, on being so required, neglects to send or ■deliver the same to the competent naval or military authority •or some person authorised by him for the purpose, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Where any such article is found at the place where the air- •craft in question or the wreck thereof descended, no person shall, "without lawful excuse, displace, remove, or otherwise interfere with siich article, and, if any person does so, he shall be guilty iii an offence against these regulations. ' (a) Army Council.— S«e footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) Rules as to Explosives.— Rules (taking effect from Feb. 19th, 1917) as to the use of Trinitrotoluene (T.N.T.) made by the Minister of Munitions are printed Pari. Paper, 1^17 [C. 8494]. 128 Barial of enemies killed in hostile operations. Auff. 8, 1917. Rules for naval, mili- tary, or mu- nitions area. April 14.1917. Regs. (35BB, 35C) as to Burial of Enemies Killed in Hostile Operations ; Rules for Naval, Military, and Munition Area. Burial of Enemies. 35^2. It shall be lawful for tLe Admiralty or Army Council(») to give sucH directions as they may tKink proper, either generally or on a particular occasion, as to the burial of the bodies of enemies killed in the course of hostile operations and no inquest shall be held on any body to which directions so given relate. Power to mahe Rules for Naval, Military or Munitions Area. 35c. — (1) It shall be lawful for the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) with the concurrence of a Secre- tary of State (or as respects Scotland, the Secretary for Scotland) by order — (a) to declare that it is important in the interests of public safety as respects any area defined in the order, as being an area where bodies of His Majesty's Forces are located or undergoing training, or where arms, ammunition, explosives or substances required for the production thereof (in this regulation referred to as munitions of war) are produced, treated, stored or handled, that rules should be made under this regula- tion; and (b) to make rules accordingly for securing and preserving order and good behaviour in the area, and maintaining in the area the efficiency of any of His Majesty's Forces or of any person engaged in producing, treat- ing, or handling munitions of war, whether by con- trolling or regulating the admission to or presence, movements, and behaviour in the area of any person or class of persons whose unrestricted admission to or presence in the area is likely to prejudice the training, discipline, administration, or efficiency of any of His Majesty's Forces or the efficiency of any person engaged in producing, treating, or handling munitions of war, or by any other means. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing pro- visions the rules may require the presence of any persons or class of persons in the area to be notified to the police, and may em- power a competent naval or military jiuthority to prohibit any person from residing or remaining in or entering the area who has since the commencement of the war been convicted of any contra- vention of or non-compliance with the rules, or of any offence against public order or decency, or to impose on such person whilst in the area any condition as to reporting movements or otherwise. (3) If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any rule made under this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and if any person remains in or enters the area in contravention of a prohibition issued under the rules he may be removed therefrom by' the direction of the competent naval or military authority. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister or Munitions. — See footn8te (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. Regs. (36, 36-^, 37) as to Navigation of Vessels in Harbours; 129 Control of Boats in Harbours; Vessels to comply tvith Navigation Regulations and Orders. Navigating and Control of Shipping. {^) 86. If the master of a ship, or any other person, disobeys or Duty of neglects to observe any regulations relating to the navigation or coinplying mooring of ships in a harbour or the approaches thereto, or any nation regu- signals from, or any orders, whether verbal or written, of the fations in competent naval or military authority of *the harbour, or any harbours, examining or other officer acting under his authority, relating to Nov.28,iou. such navigation or mooring, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 36-A-. The competent naval or military authority may make Control regulations for restricting or controlling the use of boats in any °^ boats in harbour or the approaches thereto, and any person who disobeys ^^^ours. or fails to observe any such regulations shall be guilty of an -^'^s- 18, loie. offence against these regulations. 37. — (1) Every vessel shall comply with such regulations as to Duty of the navigation of vessels as may be issued by the Admiralty or ^©ssels to Army Council, and shall obey any orders given, whether by way of Qa™i^a^ion signal or otherwise, by any officer in command of any of His regufatious Majesty's ships, or by any naval or military officer engaged in and orders ; the defence of the coast, and where any such regulation or order regulations conflicts with the regulations for preventing collisions at sea,('>) or security the provisions of the first-mentioned regulation or order shall ^ „ prevail, and a departure from the regulations for preventing j^^'^ ^^ ^g' collisions at sea made for the purpose of complying with such jan.m 1918 first mentioned regulation or order shall be deemed to be a Nov.28 I9i4. departure necessary to avoid immediate danger within the mean- ing of the regulations for preventing collisions at sea.(b)(c) (a) Power to make Regulations as to Navigation. — See s. 1 (1) (d) (2) of 5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 8, p. 2. (b) Collision Regulations. — The Regulations of Oct. 13, 1910, for the prevention of Collisions at Sea are printed in the Annual Volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1910, pp. 457-471, and apply to all foreign ships within * British jurisdiction {see s. 418 of Merchant Shipping Act, 1894). As to departures from the Regulations see Art. 27 thereof and Admiralty Order of May 22nd, 1917, printed in Part III. of this Manual, p. 357, authorising such departures. (c) (i) Orders as to Ships' Lights. — The Admiralty Orders of May 22nd, 1917, and Jan. 2l8t, 1918, under Regulation 37 as to Ships' Lights is printed in Part III. of this Manual, pp. 358, 359. (ii) Order as to use of Mine Protection Gear. — The Admiralty Order of May 31st, 1917, as to the use of the " Otter " protective gear in certain waters is printed in Part III. of this Manual, p. 358. (iii) Notice as to Penalties. — The Notice of September 6th, 1916 (No. 990 of 1916), to all Masters, Shipowners, and others concerned, as to penalties under the Regulations for disobedience to orders, is printed in Part III. of this Manual, p. 363. (iv) Orders and Instructions or a General Character. — These are printed in Part III. of this Manual, pp. 361-363. (v) Orders and Instructions wholly or partly op a Local Character. — A List of the Notices to Mariners containing Orders and Instructions under the Regulations and now (Feb. 28th, 1918) in force is printed in Part III. of this Manual, pp. 364-366. 3496 E 130 Nor. 28, 1914. Jan. 16, 1918. Jan. 16, 1918. Nov. 28, 1914. British ships to be pro- vided with signalling apparatus. Jan. 27. 1916. Wireless telegraph installation made com- pulsory on certain British ships. July 28, 1916. Oct. 23, 1917. Regs. (37-^, 37^) as to British Ships being provided with Signal- ling Apparatus; Wireless Telegraph Installation on certain British Ships. If any vessel fails to comply with any such regulations or to obey any such orders, the master or other person in command or charge of the vessel shall be guilty of an oli'ence against these regulations, and if the vessel is at any time subsequently found at a port of, or within the territorial waters adjacent to, the United Kingdom, the competent naval or military authority may cause the vessel to be seized and detained. (2) The Admiralty may make regulations for the purpose of providing for the better security of vessels, and if any person, being a person required by any of the provisions of any such regu- lations to do or abstain from doing any act, fails to comply with those provisions he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (3) This regulation shall not apply to a vessel not being a British vessel where the non-compliance with the regulations or disobedience to the orders takes place on the high seas outside the territorial waters adjacent to the United Kingdom. 37-^. Every British ship of five hundred tons gross tonnage or upwards, which puts to sea from a port in the United Kingdom on or after the first day of March nineteen hundred and sixteen, shall be provided with suitable hand-fiags for signalling by the semaphore code, and with an efficient Hash lamp adapted for the transmission of signals by the Morse code, and of such power and size that the signals made with it are distinctly visible at a distance of three miles on a dark night in clear weather : Provided that the Board of Trade may, if they think fit, by order — {a) postpone the application of this regulation to any ship or class of ships specified in the order; (6) relax, as respects any ship or class of ships, the require- ments of this regulation as to the range of visibility of such flash lamp as aforesaid ; (c) exempt any ship or class of ships from the requirements of this regulation ; and upon the making of any such order the regulation shall, as respects any ship or class of ships to which the order relates, have effect subject to the provisions of the order. If this regulation is not complied with in the case of any ship, the master or owner of the ship shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. In this regulation expressions have the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894 to 1914. 37^. — (1) Every British sea-going ship of sixteen hundred tons gross tonnage or upwards in respect of which a licence to instal wireless telegraph apparatus has been granted by the Post- master-General shall be provided with a wireless telegraph instal- lation, and shall maintain a wireless telegraph service, and shall be provided with two certified operators, together with suitable accommodation for the apparatus and operators. Reg. (37^) as to Safety Apparatus on British Ships. 131 (2) Application to the Postmaster-General in a form prescribed by him for such a licence shall, unless a licence has before the making- of this regulation been granted in respect of the ship, be made as follows : — (a) as regards every such ship which is registered in the United Kingdom, by the owner on or before the thirteenth day of November, ninet-een hundred and seventeen ; (b) as regards every such ship which is registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom^ by the master within two days after the date on which the ship first arrives in the United Kingdom after the twenty-third day of October, nineteen hundred and seventeen. (3) The Postmaster-General shall, as and when wireless tele- graph a2)paratus and the services of operators become available for the purpose, cause licences to be issued in respect of such ships as in the opinion of the Admiralty should in the national interests be fitted with such apparatus, and the licences shall specify the date as from which the carrying of such apparatus under this regulation is to be compulsory, the character of the apparatus, and the qualification of the operators. (4) The Postmaster-General may — (a) extend the time mentioned in the licence as the time within which any apparatus is to be provided ; and (h) exempt any ship from the obligations imposed by this regulation. (5) If the provisions of this regulatioij or the terms of any licence granted thereunder are not complied with in the case of any ship, the master or owner of the ship shall te guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and if any master or owner fails to make an application in accordance with this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and in either case if the ship is at any time subse- quently found at a port of or within the territorial waters adjoin- ing the United Kingdom the ship may be seized and detained. (G) In this regulation expressions have the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Acts. 1894 to 1914. 37c. The Admiralty or the Shipping Controller(a) may with the concurrence of the Board of Trade give directions that any British ship shall forthwith be and shall continue to be painted in such manner and equipped with such apparatus as may be specified in the directions for securing the safety of the ship, and that the crew of the ship shall be properly instructed in the use of such apparatus. (b) Juli 28, 1916. British ships to be painted and equipped with apparatus for securing ship's safety. April, 14, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917 (a) Shipping Controller. — The office of Shipping Controller was con- stituted by 8. 5 of the New Ministers and Secretaries Act, 191G (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 68). The Documentary Evidence Acts, 1868 and 1882 apply to Orders of the Shippinor Controller, see s. 11 (3) of the 1916 Act. (b) Mine Protection Gear. — The Admiralty Order of May Slst, 1917, as to the use of the " Otter " protective gear in certain waters :'s printed in Part III of this Manual, p. 358. 3496 E 2 132 April 14, 1911 Power to prohibit vessels entering dangerous areas Nov. 2S, 1914. My 6, 1915. [njury by collisions or otherwise to ships in H.M.'s service. June 2, 1915. Entry of ships carry- ing explo- sives for defensive purposes into dock, &c., notwith- standing bye-lawH, &c. June 28, 1917. Regs. (38, 38-^^, 38^) as to Vessels Entering Dangerous Areas, Sec; Injuries to Ships in H.M.'s Service by Collision, ^c; Ships carrying Explosives for Defensive Purposes into Dock notwithstanding hye-laws. ' If any sliip with respect to which any such directions have been given puts to sea from any port in the United Kingdom without complying with the directions, the owner or master of the ship shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, and if the ship is at any time subsequently found at any port of, or in the territorial waters adjacent to, the United Kingdom, the ship may be seized and detained, 38. The Admiralty- or Army Council(a') may by order prohibit any vessel, or any vessel of any class or description specified in the order, from entering any area which they may consider it is necessary to keep clear of vessels, or vessels of that class or description, in the interests of the public safety or the defence of the Realm, (b) and if any vessel, or any vessel of that specified class or descripliou, enters any such area, the master or other person in command or charge of the vessel shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and if the vessel is at any time subsequently found at a port in or within the territorial waters adjacent to the United Kingdom, the competent naval or military authority may cause the vessel to be seized and detained. This regulation shall not apply to a vessel not being a British vessel so far as the area specified in the order extends beyond the territorial waters adjacent to the United Kingdom. 38-^. If any vessel causes any injury by collision or otherwise to any ship belonging to or engaged in the service of His Majesty or to any person on board such ship, or is so navigated or managed as to cause danger of collision with any ship belonging to or engaged in the service of His Majesty, the master or other person in charge of the vessel shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, unless it is shown that such injury or danger of collision was not caused or contributed to by any failure on his part to keep or cause to be kept a proper lookout, or to observe or cause to be observed any of tlie regulations for preventing col- lisions at sea(c) or any regulations relating to the navigation or mooring of ships in a harbour or the approaches thereto or any of these regulations, or to take or cause to be taken any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case. This regulation shall not apply to a vessel not being a British vessel where the injury or danger takes place on the high seas outside the territorial waters adjacent to the United Kingdom. 38^. Where any ammunition or explosive substance is carried on board any merchant ship for defensive purposes it shall be lawful for such ship to enter any dock, harbour, or port in the United Kingdom, notwithstanding any restrictions imposed by statute or bye-law relating to explosive substances in force in the dock, harbour, or port, if all regulations made by the Admiralty for the safety of such ammunition and explosive substance are (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) Dangerous Areas.— S«« footnote (c) to Reg. 37. p. 129. (o) Collisions Regulations. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 37, p. 129. Reg. (39) as to Pilotage. duly observed on board the ship ; and if any person refuses to admit, or hinders or obstructs the entry of any such ship in respect of which all such regulations are observed into the dock, harbour, or port on the ground that she is carrying any ammuni- tion or explosive substance, he shall, notwithstanding such restrictions as aforesaid, be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, 39. The Admiralty or Army .Council, («•) or any pilotage autho- rity acting under their instructions, may make orders as to the pilotage of vessels entering, leaving or making use of any port or navigating within any part of the territorial waters adjacent to the Uniied Kingdom, and any such order may provide for pilotage being compulsory for all or any class of such vessels within such limits as may be specified in the order, for enabling the com- petent naval or military authority to direct that in the case of any particular vessel pilotage is compulsory, for the granting of special pilotage licences and the suspension of existing pilotage licences and certificates, and for the supply, employment, and payment of pilots. (b) The power of the Army Council(a) under this regulation to make orders providing for pilotage being compulsory may, as respects vessels within the limits of any defended port in the United Kingdom, be exercised by the competent military authority or any pilotage authority duly authorised by him in writing. Where under this regulation pilotage is compulsory in respect of any vessel it shall be obligatory for the vessel to obtain the services either of a pilot authorised for the purpose by the Admiralty, or, within the limits of any specially defined pilotage district, of a pilot licensed by the pilotage authority of the district, or, without such limits, of a pilot holding a deep sea licence or certificate. Any enactment, order, charter, custom, byelaw, regulation or provision in force for the time being in any area to which any such order relates shall have effect subject to the provisions of the order. If any person fails to comply with the provisions of any Buch order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) Army Council,— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) (i) Pilotage Enactments. — The principal enactments as to Pilotage are now comprised in the Pilotage Act, 1913 (2 & 3 Geo. 5, c. 31), and the Pilotage Order relating to the London District of the Trinity House (confirmed by 3 & 4 Geo. 5, c. clxv.) made thereunder. (ii) Admiralty Pilotage Orders of a General Character. — The Admiralty Order of Dec. 16th, 1915, authorising competent naval authorities to suspend pilotage licences, and that of February 15th, 1917, as to Alien Pilots, are printed in Part III of this Manual, pp. 367, 368. (iii) Pilotage Notices, &c., of a Local Character. — The Local Orders and Instructions as to Pilotage made and given by the Admiralty or by Pilotage Authorities under Regulation 39 now (Feb. 28th, 1918) in force are printed in Part III of this Manual, pp. 368-375. 133 Provision as to the pilotage of vessels. Nov. 28, 1914. Dec. 5, 1916. Sept. 29, 1917. Dec. 5, 1916. 3496 E 3 134 Neglecting to join sbip, deserting, or joining in state of drunkenness. June 2, 1915. July 28, 1915. Dec. 22, 1915. Nov. 29, 1916. June 28, 1917. June 2, 1915. Nov. 29, 1916. Prohibition on leaving employment of general lighthouse or pilotage authority. June 1, 1916. June 8, 1916. Regs. (39-^, 39^) as to Neglecting to Join Ship, or Joining in State of Drunkenness ; Leaving Employment of General Lighthouse Authority . 39-^. If a person lawfully engaged to serve on board any ship or vessel belonging to or chartered, hired, or requisitioned by the Admiralty or Army Council or the Shipping Contr oller(a) — (a) neglects or refuses without reasonable cause to join his ship or vessel, or to proceed to sea in his ship or vessel, or deserts or is absent without leave from his ship or vessel or from his duty at any time; or (b) joins his ship or vessel, or is whilst on board his ship or vessel, in a state of drunkenness so that the perform- ance of his duties or the navigation of his ship or vessel is thereby impeded ; he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations; and the master, mate, or owner of the ship or vessel, or his agent, or any naval or military officer, or any superintendent as defined by the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894 to 1914(b), may, with or without the assistance of any police constable, convey on board his ship or vessel any seaman whom he has reason to believe to be guilty of an offence under paragraph (a) of this regulation, and police constables are hereby directed to give assistance if required. The exercise of the powers conferred by this regulation shall not be subject to the restrictions imposed by the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894 to 1914, on the exercise of any similar powers conferred by those Acts and for the purposes of this regula- tion a copy of any entry made in an official log book in manner provided by the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, (c) shall, if it purports to be signed and certified as a true copy or extract by the officer in whose custody the original log book is entrusted, be admissible in evidence. 39^. No person in the employment of a general lighthouse authority, (d) and no person in the employment of a pilotage authority as master or member of the crew of any vessel belong- ing to the authority, shall, without the consent of the authority, leave his employment before the expiration of six months after he has given to the authority notice in writing to determine his employment, and every such person shall, so long as he con tinues in the employment of a general lighthouse authority, or in the employment of a pilotage authority as master or member of the crew of a vessel belonging to the authority, obey all lawful orders that may be given to him by or on behalf of the authority. (a) Army Council.— 5fe footnote (a) to Reg. l,p. 40. Shippiko Con TROLLER. — See footnote (a) to Beg. 37c, p. 131. (b) Superintendent under Merchant Shipping Acts.— S. 247 (2) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894 (57 & 58 Vict. c. 60), gives the powers of a superintendent to a duly appointed deputy. (c) Entries in Log. — As to entries in the oflBcial log, see 57 & 58 Yict. c. €0. 8. 239 et seq. (d) General Lighthouse Authorities. — These Authorities are for : — England and Wales and the Channel Islands, the Trinity House of Deptford, Strond ; for Scotland and the Isle of Man, the Commissioners for Northern Lighthouses ; and for Ireland, the Commissioners of Irish Lights (incorporated by local Act, 30 & 31 Vict. c. Ixxxi) ; the powers of the authorities extending in the respective cases throughout the adjacent seas and islands. (See 57 & 58 Vict. c. 60, ss. 634 (1), 668, 742.> Regs. (39^2, 39^^^) as to Harbour, Sfc, Bates in excess of statutory maxima; Power of Shipping Controller to make Orders as to Trade, Ports, Freight, Hire, Passenger Rates, A person shall not give or offer to give employment to any person who is, or has within the last previous six weeks been, in the employment of a general lighthouse authority or in the employment of a pilotage authority as master or member of the crew of a vessel belonging to the authority, unless such last- mentioned person holds a certificate from the authority that he left his employment under that authority with the consent of that authority, or after having given such notice as aforesaid. If any person so employed feels aggrieved by the refusal of the authority to consent to his leaving their employment before the expiration of six months from the time when he gave notice, or to grant him such a certificate as aforesaid, he may appeal, if employed by a general lighthouse authority to the Board of Trade, and if employed by a pilotage authority to the Admiralty, whose decision shall be final. If any person contravenes any of the provisions of this regu- lation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 39BB. — If in the case of any harbour or dock undertaking carried on under statutory authority(a) it appears to the Board of Trade that it is necessary for the successful prosecution of the war that the undertaking should be carried on in an efficient manner, but that, owing to circumstances arising out of the war, it cannot be so carried on without charging rates, dues, or charges in excess of those which the undertakers are authorised by statute to charge, the Board may by order authorise the undertakers to charge such rates, dues, or charges in excess of the statutory maxima as the Board think necessary in the cir- cumstances, subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order, (b) 39BBB. — (1) The Shipping Controller(c) may make orders(d) regulating, restricting or giving directions with respect to the nature of the trades in which ships are to be employed, the traffic to be carried therein, and the terms and conditions on w'hich the traffic is to be carried, the ports at which cargo is to be loaded cv discharged or passengers embarked or disembarked (including directions requiring ships to proceed to specified ports for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo or embarking or dis- embarking passengers), the ports at which consignees of cargo are to take delivery thereof, the rates (maxima or minima) to be charged for freight or hire of ships and the carriage of pas- sengers, the form of bills of lading and passenger tickets, the building, repairing, equipping, refitting, converting or altering of any ship or vessel, the user of and the work to be done in (a) Statdtory Harbour and Dock Undertakings. — Information as to these is given in Return as to tolls, &c., of harbour authorities. Pari, Paper, 1903, 325. (b) Orders under Reg. 39bb. — A list of the Orders made to February 28th, 1918, is printed in Part 111 of this Manual, pp. 375, 376. (c) Shipping Controller. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 37c, p. 131. (d) Order under Reg. 39bbb. — -See " The Limitation of Freights (French PoTts) Order, 1918," printed in Part III of this Manual, p. 377 135 Harbour 01 dock rates and dues in excess of statutory maxima. April 14, 1017. Power of Shipping Controller to make orders as to trade, ports, freight, hire, passenger rates, <^c., building, equipping, and re- quisitioning of ships, and docks and shipyards. June 28, 1917. Nov. 16, 1917. 3496 E 4 Reg. (39^^^) as to Power of Shipping Controller to make Orders as to Trade, Ports, Freight, Hire, Passenger Rates, ^"c. or witli any dock, shipyard, dry dock, or other accommodation adapts 01 capable of being adapted for building, repairing, equipping, or refitting ships or vessels (in this regulation included in the term " shipyard "), and any plant in or about the same, the priority and manner in which and the places at which orders or contracts for building, repairing, equipping, refitting, converting or altering ships or vessels are to be executed or any such work is to be done, and the payments to be made in respect thereof and other matters affecting shipping, where it appears to the Controller necessary or expedient to make any such order for the purpose of making shipping available for the needs of the country in such manner as to make the best use thereof having regard to the circumstances of the time or for providing and maintaining an efficient supply of shipping : Provided that any order made under this regulation shall have effect subject to any regulations made or orders given under Eegulations 37, 38, or 39. (a) (2) Any order made under this regulation may contain such provisions as to entry, inspection of books and documents, or otherwise as may appear to the Controller necessary or expedient for the purposes of his duties. (3) The Shipping Controller(b) may by order requisition or require to be placed at his disposal, in order that they may be used in the manner best suited for the needs of the country, any ships, or any cargo space or passenger accommodation in any ships, or any rights under any charter, freight engagement, or similar contradt affecting any ship, and require ships so requisi- tioned to be delivered to the Controller or any person or persons named by him at such times and at such j^laces as the Controller may require, where it appears to the Controller necessary or expedient to make any such order for the jourpose of making shipping available for the needs of the country in such manner as to make the best use thereof having regard to the circum stances of the time. Such compensation shall be paid in respect of the use of a ship or cargo space or passenger accommodation requisitioned under this regulation and for services rendered during the use thereof, and for loss or damage thereby occasioned as in default of agree- ment may be determined by the Board of Arbitration constituted under the Proclamation of the third day of August, nineteen hundred and fourteen, respecting the requisitioning of ships by the Admiralty. (c) (4) Any order made under this regulation affecting any ship may bef served on the owner of the ship, and shall be deemed to be sufficiently sei^ved if sent by registered post addressed to the managing owner or other person to whom the management of the ship is entrusted by or on behalf of the owner at his registered address. (a) Regulations 37, 38 or 39.— These are printed pp. 129, 132 and 133 respectively. (b) Shipping Controller. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 37c, p. 131. (o) Board of Arbitration. — The Proclamation of Aug. 3rd, 1914, is printed in the •' Manual of Emergency Legislation," p. 386 : as to the Constitu- tion of the Admiralty Transport Arbitration Board, see p. 390 of that Manual. Reg. (39^) as to Prevention of Congestion of Traffic at Ports and Harbours. (5) Any order under this regulation may be made either so as to apply generally to all ships or shipyards or to apply to ships or shipyaj'ds belonging to any particular owner, or to ships or shipyards of any class or description, or so as to apply to any specified ship or shipyard, and any such order may direct that all contracts or any class of contracts or any special contract affected by the order shall be abrogated, or shall remain in force not- withstanding anything in the order, but subject to any exceptions or modifications for which provision may be made by the order. (6) If the owner, master, or other person in charge of a ship or the occupier of a shipyard or any other person affected by an order under this regulation acts in contiavention of or fails to comply with any provisions of the order, or aids or abets any other person, whether or not such other person is in the United Kingdom, in doing anything which if done in the United Kingdom would be a contravention of any such provision, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. | | (7) The powers conferred by this regulation shall be m addi- tion to and not in derogation of any prerogative right or other powers of His Majesty, and the Shipping Controller (a) may make arrangements with any other Government department for the exercise by that department on behalf of the Shipping Controller of any of the powers of the Shipping Controller under this regu- lation, and where before the twenty-eighth day of June, nineteen hundred and seventeen, any ship or any cargo sj^ace or passenger accommodation in any ship or any rights under any charter, freight engagement, or similar contract affecting any ship has been requisitioned by the Shijipiug Controller this regulation shall, after that date, apply as if the same had been requisitioned in pursuance of this regulation. 39c. For the purpose of preventing congestion of traffic at ports and harbours in the United Kingdom, whereby the success- ful prosecution of the war may be endangered, it shall be lawful for the committee (called the Port and Transit Executive Com- mittee) specially constituted for the i)urpose by the First Lord of the Treasury to is.sue directions subject to any instructions of the Shipping ControHer( a) for regulating the traffic at such ports and harbours, (b) subject however to any regulations or orders made or given under Regulations 37, 38 or 39, (c) and it shall be the duty of every dock and harbour company and authority to whom any such directions are issued, and they are hereby em- powered, to comply with the directions, including any directions requiring the company or authority to discourage avoidable delay on the part of persons using the dock or harbour facilities by means of the imposition of additional charges for the user beyond such time as may under the circumstances of the case be reason- able, or by any other means. (a) Shipping Controller. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 37c, p. 131. (b) Port and Transit Executive Committee. — The Direwjtions of the Committee to Ports generally, and the Directions and Notices to the Port of London Authority issued under Reg. 39c are printed in Part III. of this Manual at pp. 383-388. (c) Regulations 37, 38 or 39.— These are printed pp. 129, 132 and 133 respectively. 138 Prohibition on purchase of ships or controlling interest therein without per- mission of Shipping Controller, Feb. 16, 1917. Feb. 5, 1918. Feb. 16. 1917. Power of Shipping Controller to take possession of storage accommoda- tion at ports. Sept. 29, 1917. Restrictions on charter, etc., of non- British ship, and on c.i.f. contracts. Jan. 10, 1917. Jan. 16, 1918. March 13,1917. Jan. 10, 1917. Jan. 16, 1918. Jan. 10, 1987. Regs. (39CC, 39CCC, 39D) as to Prohibition on Purchase of Ships without permission of Shipping Controller; Power of Ship- ping Controller to take Possession of Storage Accommoda- tion at Ports; Restrictions on Charter of Non-British Ships and on c.i.f. Contracts. 39CC. A person shall not without permission in writing from the Shipping Controller, (a) directly or indirectly, and whether on his own behalf or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person, 'purchase or enter into or offer to enter into any agreement or any negotiations with a view to an agreement for the purchase of any ship or vessel. For the purpose of this regu- lation a person shall be deemed to purchase a ship or vessel if by means of the purchase of any shares in the ship or vessel or by means of the purchase of any shares, stock or debentures or other securities issued by a company, or by any other means whatsoever, he acquires the control of the ship or vessel, and the expression ** the purchase of any ship or vessel " shall be construed accord- ingly. If any person acts in contravention of this regulation, or if where any permission of the Shipping Controller has been granted under this regulation subject to any conditions, the person to whom it was granted fails to comply with any such condition, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, 39CCC. If it appears io the Shipping Controller(a) that for the purpose of preventing congestion of traffic it is desirable to provide further storage accommodation at any port or harbour in the United Kingdom, the Shipping Controller or any person duly authorised by him in that behalf may take possession of such buildings or other property as the Shipping Controller may think necessary for the purpose of providing the requisite accommodation. 39^. A person shall not, without permission in writing from the Shipping Controller , (a) directly or indirectly, and whether on his own behalf or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person, enter into or offer to enter int o any contract or agreement ^ or any negotiations with a view to any contract or agreement — (a) for the charter (whether by time or voyage) of any ship, which is not a British ship, or otherwise for the use of any such ship for the carriage of goods to or from any port in His Majesty's dominions or in the terri- tory of any of His Majesty's allies ; or (h) for the purchase of any goods exceeding one thousand tons in weight from abroad on terms which include freight as well as cost. If any person acts in contravention of this regulation, or if, where any permission of the Shipping Controller has been granted under this regulation subject to any conditions, the person to whom it is granted fails to comply with any such condition, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regula- tions. This regulation shall have effect as from the twelfth day of January nineteen hundred and seventeen. (a) Shipping Controller— S<« footnote (a) to Eeg. 37c, p. 131. Regs. (39^^, 39^^^^) as to Restrictions on Ships Proceeding to Sea icitliout Licence from Shipping Controller; Charter of British Ship Registered in U.K., ^'c, subject to Approval of Shipping Controller. 39DD, — (1) Except under aud in pursuance of a licence granted by the Shipping- Controller(a) — (a) No British ship, being a ship registered in the United Kingdom and being if a steamer of not less than 500 tons gross tonnage and if a sailing ship of not less than one thousand tons gross tonnage, shall proceed to sea on any voyage whatsoever : (h) No British ship whatsoever shall proceed to sea from any port in the United Kingdom : (c) No shijD whatsoever shall proceed to sea on a voyage from any port in the British Islands to any other port in the British Islands. (2) A licence under this regulation may be granted in respect of ships of any class or voyages of any class or in respect of any special ship or any special voyage, and may be granted so as to be in force for any time and subject to any terms or conditions specified therein, (3) If any ship obtains, or attempts to obtain, clearance out- wards for the purpose of proceeding, or attempts to proceed, or proceeds, to sea in contravention of this regulation, or if in the case of any ship there is a failure to comply with any terms or con- ditions contained in a licence granted under this regulation in respect of that ship, the master thereof and the owner, or, if the ship is subject to a time charter, the charterer, thereof shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and if the ship is at the time of the commission of the offence, or is subse- quently at any time found, at any port of, or within the territorial waters adjacent to, the United Kingdom, it may be detained in the same manner as if it were a ship liable to be detained under the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894 to 1916. (4) In this regulation the expressions " ship " and " British ship " have the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894 to 1916, and the expression " charterer " means the charterer at whose disposition the ship is fox the time being held. (5) This regulation shall come into force on the first day of February, nineteen hundred and eighteen. 39DDD, — (1) There shall be included in every contract for the charter of any British ship registered in the United Kingdom, and in every contract made in the United Kingdom for the charter of any ship not being such a British ship, a provision making the validity of the contract conditional on the approval of the Shipping Control! er(a) being given thereto. (2) The owner of any ship with respect to which any such contract as aforesaid is made or, if the contract is made by some person as agent of the owner that person, shall within fourteen days after the date on which the contract is made deliver a ropy thereof to the Shipping Controller : Provided that where any such contract is not made in the United Kingdom there shall be substituted for the period of fourteen days as aforesaid a period of fourteen days after the (a) Shipping Controller.— -See footnote (a) to Reg. 37c, p. 131. 140 Modification in certain cases of rule as to regis- tering altera- tions of ships. Feb. 6, 1917. Reg. (39^) as to Modification in certain Cases of Rule as to Registering Alterations of Ships. date on which a copy of the contract, if posted at the place where the contract is made immediately after the making thereof, would in due course of post reach the United Kingdom. (3) If any person (a) being the owner of any ship, whether by himself or by any agent, enters into any contract, being such a contract as aforesaid, which does not comply with the foregoing requirements : or (6) being a person required as aforesaid to deliver to the Shipping Controller a copy of any contract fails so to do within the time hereinbefore allowed in that behalf : or (c) fails to comply with any of the conditions subject to which any approval has been granted by the Shipping Controller under the foregoing provisions, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and any contract made in contravention of this regulation shall be void. (4) Where any such contracts as aforesaid which have been made before the fifth day of February, nineteen hundred and eighteen and are in force on that date do not contain such a provision as aforesaid, the Shipping Controller may, if he is of opinion that it is necessary so to do for the purpose of organising or maintaining the supply of shipping in the national interests in connection with the present war, by order direct that the contracts shall cease to have effect as from the date specified in that behalf in the order. Any such order may apply either generally to all such con- tracts, or to contracts of any specified class or description, or to particular contracts. (5) In this regulation the expression " ship " and " British ship " have the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1894 to 1916, and the expression " contract " includes an agree- ment of any kind, and where the person with whom a contract for the charter of a ship is made is himself a charterer of the ship that person shall for the purposes of this regulation and so far as relates to that contract be deemed to be the owner of the ship, 89^. Where in compliance with directions from the Shipping Controller (») a registered ship is so altered that any space on the upper deck becomes a permanently closed-in space(b) within the meaning of paragraph (5) of Rule I. of the second schedule to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, the ship shall not for the purposes of section forty-eight of that Act (as amended by any subsequent enactment) be deemed, unless the owner of the ship so desires, to have been so altered as not to correspond with the particulars relating to her tonnage or description contained in the register book, if the tonnage particulars of the space as altered are entered on the certificate of registry of the ship. (a) Shipping Controller. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 37c, p. 131, (b) Clo8ED-in-Space. — i.e., a permanently closed in space available for cargo or stores, or for the berthing or accommodation of passengers or crew. (See 57 & 58 Vict. c. 60, sch, 2.) Regs. (39^, 39^^, 40) as to Employment in Neutral State of Person of Enemy Nationality as 'Manager, ^'c, of British Ship; Restriction on Transfer of Registry of British Ship; Snpply of Intoxicants to Members of H.M. Forces. 39^. After the first day of June nineteen hundred and seven- teen, it shall not be lawful for the owner of a British ship to employ in any neutral state as manager, broker or agent, any person who is of enemy nationality, or who, being a corporatioD or company, is under enemy control. Any such owner who acts in contravention of this regulation shall be guilty of a summaiy offence against these regulations. For the purposes of this regulation a corporation or company shall be deemed to be und^r enemy control if — (a) the majority of the directors or persons occupying the position of directors by whatever name called are persons of enemy nationality ; or (6) the majority of the voting power is in the hands of persons who are of enemy nationality or who exercise their voting powers directly or indirectly on behalf of persons who are of enemy nationality ; or (a) the control is by any other means whatever in the hands of persons who are of enemy nationality ; or (d) the executive is a company or corporation under enemy control, or the majority of the executive are appointed by a corporation or company under enemy control. 39®. An application 'for the transfer of the registry of a British ship from a port of registry in the United Kingdom to a port of registry outside the United Kingdom shall not be made without the consent of the Board of Trade. * Intoxicants, Drugs, and Malingering. 40. If any person gives, sells, procures, or supplies, or offers to give, sell, procure, or supply, any intoxicant — (a) to or for a member of any of His Majesty's forces with the intent of eliciting information for the purpose of communicatiug it to the enemy, or for any purpose calculated to assist the enemy; or (6) to or for a member of any of His Majesty's forces when not on duty with the intent to make him drunk or less capable of the efficient discharge of his duties; or (c) to or for a member of any of His Majesty's forces when on duty either with or without any such intent as aforesaid ; he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations : If any person gives, (a) sells, procures, or supplies or offers to give, sell, procure, or supply any intoxicant to or for a member of any of His Majesty's forces when proceeding to a port for embarkation on board ship, or when at any port for that purpose, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. If any member of the crew of a ship belonging to, or chartered hired or requisitioned hy, the Admiralty or Army Council, (b) without lawful authority gives, (a) sells, procures or supplies, or (a) Practice of Treating.— Sec footnote (c) to Reg. 10, p. 87. (b) Army Council.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. 141 Prohibition on employ- ment in neutral state of person of enemy nationalty as manager, broker or agent of British ship. April 14, 1911. July 17, 1917. April 14, 1917. Restriction on transfer of registry of British ship. June 13, 1917. Prohibition on supplying intoxicants to membeis of H.M.'s forces, Jan. 27, 1916 Feb. 16, 1916. 142 AprU 12, 1916. Jan. 27, 1916. Prohibition on supplying intoxicants to members of H.M.'s forces undergoing hospital treatment. /)w. 22, 1915. Restrictions on supply or possession of cocaine or opium. Dec. 5, 1916. June 28, 1917. Regs. (40^, 40^) as to Supply of Intoxicants to Members of H .M . Forces; Supply or Possession of Cocaine or Opium. offers to give, sell, procure or supply, any iutoxicaut, to or for any member of His Majesty's forces embarked as a passenger on board the ship, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. The Admiralty or Army Council may by order prohibit, either absolutely or except on compliance with such conditions as may be specified in the order, the sale or supply to or for any member of any of His Majesty's forces of any narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation specified in the order, (a) and if any person acts in contravention of any such order he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. For the purposes of this regulation the expression " intoxi- cant" includes any intoxicating liquor j^and any sedative, narcotic, or stimulant drug or preparation. 40^. If any person gives, sells, procures, or supplies or offers to give, sell, procure, or supply, to or for a member of any of His Majesty's forces who is undergoing hospital treatment any intoxicant he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, unless he proves that the intoxicant was or was offered to be given, sold, procured, or supplied under doctor's orders in connection with his hospital treatment, or proves that he did not know and had no reasonable ground for suspecting that the person to or for whom he gave, sold, procured, or sup- plied the intoxicant or offered to do so, was undergoing hospital treatment. 40^. — (1) If any person sells, gives, procures, or supplies, or offers to sell, give, procure, or supply, cocaine to or for any person, other than an authorised person, in the United Kingdom, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations unless he proves that the following conditions have been complied with: — (a) the cocaine must be supplied on and in accordance with a written prescription of a duly qualified medical practitioner and dispensed by a person legally autho- rised to dispense such prescription : (6) the prescription must be dated and signed by the medical practitioner with his full name and address and quali- fications, and marked with the words " Not to be repeated," and must specify the total amount of cocaine to be supplied on the prescription, except that, where the medicine to be supplied on the pre- scription is a proprietary medicine, it shall be sufficient to state .the amount of the medicine to be supplied, and that in the case of prescriptions issued for national health insurance purposes on the form provided by the Insurance Committee the medical practitioner's address and qualifications and the words "Not to be repeated" need not be marked on the prescription : (a) Supply of Drugs.— (i) The Order dated May 11th, 1916, of the Army Council under Reg. 40 as to supply of drugs to members of H.M.'s forces is printed in Part III. of this Manual, at p. 389. (ii) Reg. 40b prohibits the supply of cocaine or opium to any person save as thereby provided Reg. (40^) as to Supply or Possession of Cocaine or Opium. 143 (c) cocaine shall not be supplied more than once on tlie same Bee. s, 1916. preSCriptioi | j : June 28, 1917. (d) the prescription shall be marked with the date on which it is dispensed, and shall (unless issued for national • health insurance purposes on the form provided by the Insurance Committee) be retained by the person, firm, or body corporate by whom the prescription is dispensed, and shall be kept on the premises where it is dispensed, and shall be open to inspection by any person authorised for the purpose by a Secretary of State : (e) the ingredients of the prescriptions so dispensed, with Dec. 5, 1916. the name and address of the person to whom it is sold or delivered, shall be entered in a book specially set apart for this sole purpose and kept on the premises where the prescription is dispensed, which book shall be open to inspection by any person authorised for the purpose by a Secretary of State. (2) If any medical practitioner gives a prescription for the supply of cocaine otherwise than in accordance with the foregoing provisions he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (3) If any person manufactures, or carries on any process in the manufacture of, cocaine, without a licence from a Secretary of S^.ate, or otherwise than in accordance with any conditions attached to the licence, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these' regulations. (4) If any person, other than an authorised person or a person licensed to import(a) or to manufacture cocaine, has in his posses- sion any cocaijie, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations unless he proves that the cocaine was supplied on and in accordance with such a prescription as aforesaid. (5) If any person sells any article into the composition of which cocaine enters, in a package or bottle which has not plainly marked on it the amount and percentage of cocaine in the article, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (6) If any person sells, gives, procures, or supplies, or offers to sell, give, procure, or supply, opium to or for any person, other than an authorised person, in the United Kingdom, or if any person, not being an authorised person or a person licensed to import opium, (a) has any opium in his possession, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) iMroRTATiON OF CocAiNE OR Opium. — By "the Cocaine and Opium (Prohibition of Import) No. 2 Proclamation 1916," dated Dec. 11th, 1916, St. R. & O., 1916, No. 859, I. p. 204, the importation into the United Kingdom of all "cocaine" (defined as in Reg. 40r (11)) and of all "opium" (defined as including raw and other opium and mixtures) was prohibited. Reg. (40^) as to Supply or Possession of Cocaine or Opium. (7) If any person — {a) prepares opium for smoking ; or (6) deals in or has in liis possession any opium prepared for smoking; or (c) being the occupier of any premises permits those premises to be used for the purpose of the preparation of opium for smoking or of the sale or smoking of opium prepared for smoking; or {d) is concerned in the management of any premises used for any of such purjDoses as aforesaid ; or (e) has in hia possession any pipe5 or other utensils for use in connection with the smoking of opium or any utensils for use in connection with the iireparation of opium for smoking; or (/) frequents any place used for the purpose of opium smoking ; he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (8) Every person who has dealings in cocaine or opium (in- cluding sales to persons outside the United Kingdom) shall comply with the following provisions : — {a) he shall enter or cause to be entered in a book kept for the purpose such particulars with respect to all dealings in cocaine or opium effected by him as the Secretary of State may prescribe ;(a) (b) he shall make the entry with respect to any transaction on the day on which the transaction is effected ; (c) where he carries on business at more than one set of premises he shall keep a separate book in respect of every set of premises ; {d) he shall keep the book in some part of the premises to which it relates so that it shall at all reasonable times be available for inspection by any person authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State, and shall allow any person so authorised at all reasonable times to inspect it; (e) he shall not cancel, obliterate, or alter any entry in the book or make therein any entry which is untrue in any particular. If any person fails to comply with any of the provisions afore- said he shall be guilty of a summaiy ott'ence against these regulations. (9) If any person holding a general or special permit from a Secretary of State to purchase or to be in possession of any drug to which this regulation applies fails to comply with any of the conditions subject to which the permit is granted, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Recokd of Dealings. — The form of the record was prescribed by Order of July Slst, 191G, of the Secretary of State under Reg. 40u, and is printed in Part III. of this Manual, at p. 390. Regs. (40^^) as to Distribution of Venereal Diseases Remedies. 145 (10) If any authorised person is convicted of any offence under this regulation or under any proclamation regulating the import or export of cocaine or opium, a Secretary of State may direct that he shall cease to be an authorised person for the purposes of this regulation. (11) For the purposes of this regulation — The expression " authorised person " means a duly qualified medical practitioner, a registered dentist, a regis- tered veterinary surgeon, a person firm or body corporate carrying on the retail business of a chemist and druggist under and in accordance with the provisions of fhe Pharmacy Act, 1868,(8') as amended by the Poisons and Phamacy Act, 1908, (b) a person carrying on such business in Ireland under and in accordance with the provisions of the Pharmacy Act (Ireland), 1875, (c) as amended by the Pharmacy Act (Ireland) 1875, Amendment Act, 1890, (d) a licentiate of the Apothecaries' Hall in Ireland, or a person holding a general or special permit from a Secretary of State to purchase or to be in possession of the drug in question ; The expression " cocaine " includes all preparations, salts, derivatives, or admixtures prepared therefrom or therewith and containing O'l per cent, (one part in a thousand) or more of the drug, or any solid or liquid extract of the coca leaf containing O'l per cent, or more of the drug; The expression "opium or granulated opium ; means raw opium or powdered Cocaine or opium in the order or disposition of any person shall be deemed to be in his possession. 40^^. The Local Government Board may, during the con- tinuance of the war, authorise any local authority or person to purchase and distribute any drug, medicine or medicinal prepara- tion specially designed for the treatment of venereal diseases, and a local authority or person so authorised, and any person obtaining a supply of any such drug, medicine or preparation from or through them or him, shall not be liable to any action or proceedings in respect of the importation, purchase, sale, dis- tribution, or use thereof on the ground that any patent or other similar rights are infringed thereby. (e) In the application of this regulation to Scotland and Ireland,' the Local Government Board for Scotland and Ireland, re- spectively, shall be substituted for the Local Government Board. Distribution by local authorities, &c., of venereal diseases remedies. Jan. 24, 1917. Feb. 6, 1917. Jan. 24, 1917. (a) 31 & 32 Vict. c. 121. (cj 8 Edw. 7. c. 55. (b) 38 & 39 Yict. c. 57. (d) 53 & 54 Vict. c. 48. 146 Regs (40C, 41) as to Malingering by Men of Reserve Forces, Sfc; Unauthorized use of Uniforms, Decorations, Medals, and Badges. Malingering, &c., by men of reserve forces or holders of certificates of exemption from mili- tary service. Sept. 7, 1916. Oct. 23, 1917. Sept. 6, 1916. Oct. 23, 1917. Sept. 7 1916. Prohibition on unauthor- ised ase of na- val, military and police uniforms, decorations, medals and badges. July 28, 1915. Dec. 21, 1917. 40C. If— (a) any man of His Majesty's Reserve Forces not for the time being subject to the Naval Discipline Act(a) or to military law(b) ; or (6|) any man who holds a certificate of exemption from military service; when under orders to report himself for medical examination, malingers or feigns any disease or infirmity, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. If any such man produces any disease or infirmity in himself, or maims or injures himself, or causes himself to be maimed or injured, or takes or uses any drug or preparation, or does any other act, calculated or likely to render him, or to lead to the belief that he is, permanently or temporarily unfit for service, lie shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, unices he proves that he did not so act with the intent of escaping service. If any person — (a) wilfully produces any disease or infirmity or the appear- ance thereof in, or maims or injures, any man belong- ing to any of His Majesty's Forces (including the reserve forces) or any man who holds a certificate of exemption from military service, whether or not he knew that the man belonged to such forces or held such a certificate ; or (6) with the intent of enabling any such man to render him- self, or induce the belief that he is, permanently or temporarily unfit for service, supplies to or for such a man any such drug or preparation as aforesaid; he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Unauthorised Use of Uniforms, Badges, 8fc. 41. If, • (a) any unauthorised person uses or wears any naval, military, police, or other official uniform, decoration, or medal (whether such uniform decoration or medal is British or foreign), or any badge supplied or authorised by the Admiralty, Army (a) Naval Discipline Act. — The Naval Discipline Act (2y & 30 Vict, c. 109) was amended by the Naval Discipline Act, 1884 (47 & 48 Vict, c. 39), the Naval Discipline Act, 1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 41), the Naval Discipline Act, 1915 (5 Geo 5. c. 30), the Naval Discipline (No. 2) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 73), the Naval Discipline Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 34) and s. 7 of the Air force (Constitution) Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 51) and has in accordance with section 7 (2) 6f the 1884 Act, section 2 (2) of the 1909 Act, section 16 of the 1915 Act, section 5 of the 1915 (No. 2) Act, and section 2 of the 1917 as applied by s. 7 of the Air Force (Constitution) Act been printed with the amendments so made down to the passing of the last-named Act, and such print has been put on sale. The sections referred to provide for references in other Acts to the Naval Discipline Act being construed as references to the Act as so amended. The Naval Discipline Act was as to part of s. 67 repealed as to England by the Perjury Act, 1911, and has also been amended as to delegation of powers by 6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 17, and 7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 11. (b) Persons subject to Military Law. — See ss. 175-177 of the Army Act. Reg. (41-^) as to Duties to he observed by Employer of Persons of 16 Years of over. 147 Council or Minister of Munitions(a) (b) or Jdy 28, mo. by the police or other official authority, or any uniform, decoration, medal, or badge so nearly resembling- the same as to be calculated to deceive or March so, ion. any miniature or other representation of any such decoration or medal, or any brooch or personal orna- ment designed to imitate any such decoration or medal ; or {}>) any person falsely represents himself to be a person who Jidy28,i9i8. is or has been entitled to use or wear any such uniform, decoration, medal, or badge as aforesaid; or (c) any person without lawful authority or excuse supplies, or offers to supply, any such uniform, decoration, March3n,i9n. medal, or badge as aforesaid or any such representa- March so, wn tion, brooch, or ornament as aforesaid to any person Juit/ 28, i9is. not authorised to use or wear the same; luch person shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Provided that nothing in this regulation shall be deemed to Marchso,i9n. prohibit the wearing or supply of ordinary regimental badges, or any brooch or ornament representing the same. Duties of Employers of Males of 16 years or over. 41-^. — (1) Subject to the exemptions hereinafter specified every person who in Great Britain emj^loys one or more male persons of 16 years or over shall prepare the following statements in writing, (c) that is to say : — State7nent No. I. — A statement, in the form and containing the particulars shown in Table No. I. annexed to this regula- tion, of all male persons (if any) of 16 years or over for the time being employed by him, who havo been so employed for one week or more. Duties to be observed by employer of male persons of 16 years or over. Jan. 10, 1917. March 13,1917. Jan. 10, 1917. Statem.ent No. II. — A statement, in the form shown in Table No. II. annexed to this regulation, of the number of female persons (if any) of 16 years or over for the time being March is, I9i7. employed by him who have been so employed for one week Jan. lo, i9n. or more. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Minister of Munitions.— See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (b) War Service Badges. — The unauthorised use, wearmg, or issue of war service badges is also prohibited by the Munitions (War Service Badges) Rules made by the Minister of Munitions under s. 8 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 54). The Rules for England and Ireland are printed as St. R. & O., 1915, No. 1001, and those for Scotland as St. R. & 0., 1915, No. 1000. On Dec. 18, 1916, a Notice was issued signed by the Secretary of State for War and the Minister of Munitions withdrawing all War Service Badges issued by the Admiralty, the Army Council, or the Minister of Munitions to men described in the Register kept by their employers (Form M.M. 37/B. s. 11 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915, or Form D.R. 17 Reg. 41a) as unskilled or semi- skilled and being either (1) voluntarily attested men or (2) unattested men other than those to whom the Military Service Act«, 1916, do not apply. (o) Testing of Accuracy of Statements.— See Reg. 53b, p. 167. 148 Reg. (41-^) as to Duties to be observed by Employer of Persons of 16 Years of over. MarcM3,19n. Jan. 10, 1917. A f arch 13,1917. Jan. 10, 1917. March 13, in 7. Jan. 10, 1917. Oct. 23, 1917. Jan. 10, 1917. Statement No. III. — A statement, in the form and con- taining the particulars shown in Table No. III. annexed to this regulation, of all male persons (if any) of 16 years or over, who have been employed by him during the preceding month for less than one week (whether still in his employ- ment or not). (2) A person who under this regulation is required to prepare any of the statements aforesaid shall comply with the following directions : — (a) He shall revise each statement as often as may be necessary to maintain its accuracy. (b) He shall keep Statement No. I. and Statement No. 11. constantly posted up in some conspicuous place on the premises at which the persons included in the state- ment are employed, or, if such persons are not employed at or about any premises, then on the employer's premises. (c) In Great Britain he shall forthwith deliver to the recruiting officer for the locality in which those premises are situated, a true copy of every such state- ment prepared by him, and thereafter shall deliver to such recruiting officer during the first week in each calendar month a written report showing any altera- tions and additions to the said statements down to the last day of the preceding calendar month. (d) He shall, if and when required by the Director- General of National Service, (a) either by general or special notice, furnish to the Director-General a true copy of any such statement as revised for the time being. (3) The following provisions shall have effect with respect to exemptions from the obligations imposed by this regulation: — (i) Any employer who, in compliance with any requirements of the Minister of Munitions(b) under section eleven of the Munitions of War Act, 1915, (c) keeps a register of persons employed by him at any establishment, shall be exempt from the obligations imposed by this regulation as respects the persons so registered, except in so far as from time to time the Minister of Munitions, with the concurrence of the Director- General of National Service, (a) may otherwise direct. (a) Director-General of National Service. — The Ministry of National Service Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 6), provides for the constitution of the office of Minister of National Service (i.e., Director General of National Service) and (s. 2 (2) ) that the Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Docu- mentary Evidence Act, 1882, shall apply to Orders of the Director General and the Ministry of National Service. (b) Minister of Munitions. — See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. (c) Munitions of War Act, 1915.— 5 & 6 Oeo. 5. c 54, s. 11 of that Act was extended b^ s. 16 of the Munitions of War (Amendment) Act, 1916 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 99), which makes the unauthorised disclosure or use of information under s. 11 a misdemeanour. Reg. (41-^) as to Duties to he observed by Ernployer of Male Persons of 16 years or over. (ii) Any employer who has furnished lists of his male employees to the colliery recruiting courts, (a) may be exempted from the obligations imposed by this regu- lation to such extent and on such conditions as a Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Director-General of National Service, (b) may direct, (iii) In any port where a port labour committee established by the Board of Trade(c) keep available for inspection at their oJBfice a register showing the names of the men for the time being employed in dock transport work in the port, to whom certificates of exemption from military service have been granted by a port labour committee in accordance with arrangements made under subsection (2) of section two of the Military Service Act, 1910, (d) or a register showing the names of all other male persons of 16 years or over for the time being employed in dock transport work in the port, any employer shall be exempt from the obliga- tions imposed by this regulation in respect of men whose names appear in either of the said registers, and who are employed by him on dock transport wo"k in the port, (iv) The Director-Gener al of iSTa tional Service may, by exempt any person or or any of the obliga- tions imposed by this regulation if they are satisfied that proper provision is otherwise made for obtaining the information required to be included in the state- ments aforesaid, or that such information is unnecessary. (4) If any person fails to comply with any of the foregoing provisions of this regulation, or makes in any such statement, report, list, or register as aforesaid, or in any copy thereof, any entry which is false, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (5) It shall be the duty of every eniployee referred to in this regulation, on being so required, to furnish to his employer such correct information(e) as may be necessary to enable the employer to perform his obligations under this regulation, or to comply with any condition entitling him to exemption therefrom, and if he fails to do so or gives any false information, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Colliery Recruiting Courts. — These Courts, established by th.> Secretary of State, decide on applications for exempti'^n from military service (on grounds of employment) of coal miners. (b) Director-General of National Service. — See footnote (a), p. 148. (c) Port Labour Committees. — These Committees were established by the Board of Trade to decide on applications for exemption from military service (on grounds of employment) of men engaged in dock transport work. (d) Military Service Act, 1916. — 5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 104. (e) Testing Accuracy of Information under Reg 41a. — See Reg. 53b, p. 167. 149 general or special order, class of persons from all Oct. 23, 1917. Jan. 10, 1917. March 13,1917 March 13, 1917 Jan. 10, 1917. March 13, 1917 Jan. 10, 1917. Oct. 23, 1917. Jan. 10, 1917. 150 Reg. (41-^) as to Duties to he observed by Employer of Male Persons of 16 years or over. (6) Every statement, register, and list(a) made in pursuance of or referred to in this regulation, shall at all reasonable hours be open for inspection by the competent naval or military authority, or any person authorised by him, or by a police constable, or by any person authorised in that behalf by any Government Department. Mar. 13, 1917. |, Tables annexed to Regulation 41a. Jan. 10, 1917. TaBLE No. I. STATEMENT OF ALL MaLE EMPLOYEES OF 16 YeaRS March 13,1917. OF AgE OR OVER. Name and Address of Employer- Business or Occupation {if any)- (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (0 (sr) (h) (i) (J) (k (1) (m) Nam* and Initials. •»>•)• : d^ess. Badge Num- ber (if any) Other form of exemp- tion (If any). M = Married 8 = Single. Age. A= At- tested. Date of Engage- ment by present Em- ployer. Previous Occupation, if engaged since August, luu. Nov* em- ployed asa— Degree of Skill (where there is a recognised Classi- Qcatiun. Work usually em- ployed y\ [ S on. Jap. 10, 1917. Table No. II. — Statement of Female Employees of 16 Years Marckl3,1917. Op ^^j, ^^ ^^^^ Jan. 10, 1917. Name and Address of Employer Mar. 13, 1917. Numbsr of female persons of 16 years Jan. nj, 1917. or over employed (a) Testing Accuracy of Information under Reg. 41a. — See Reg. 53b p. 167. Reg. (41-^-^) as to Duty to furnish Information on Engagement of Men of Military Age. 151 Table No. III. — Statement of Male Persons of 16 Yeaes of {^^-^^'^^^h . , r Mar. 13, 1917, Age or over employed during the preceding Month jan. lo, ion. FOR A Period of less than One Week. Name and Address of Employer_ Name and Initials. Present or last-known Address. Age. Whether Exempted from Military Service. Nature of Exemption (if any). 41AA. — (1) Where a workman who holds, in consequence of his occupation, a certificate issued by a Munitions Recruiting Officer, to the effect that he is not for the time to be called up for military service, ceases to be employed by a person in Great Britain that person shall, within forty-eight hours after such workman ceases to be employed by him, deliver at or send by registered post to the Munitions Area Recruiting Office from which the workman's certificate was issued or such other address as may be prescribed, a notice signed by him or on his behalf stating the workman's full names, his last known address, the number of his certificate and the date when he ceased to be so employed. (2) Where any person in Great Britain takes any such work- man as aforesaid into his employment he shall within forty-eight hours thereafter deliver at or send by registered post to the Munitions Area Recruiting Office for the area in which the workman is so taken into employment or such other address as may be prescribed, a notice signed by him or on his behalf stating the workman's full names, his present address, the number of his certificate, the name of the Munitions Area Recruiting Office from which that certificate was issued and the date when the employment commenced. ^3) Where whilst any such workman as aforesaid remains in Ihe employment of any person in Great Britain his place of Duty to furnish information on cesser or change of employment of workman holding certificate from munitions recruiting officer. Auff. 8, 1917. 152 Oct. 23, 1917. Aug. S, 1917. Duty to furnish in- formation ou cesser of agricultural employment of male person of 16 years or over. AprU 14, 1917. Reg. (41-^-^-^) as to Information of Cesser of Agricultural Em/ploy ment. employment is changed from one munitions area to another the person by whom he is employed shall within forty-eig-ht hours after the change deliver at or send by registered post to — (a) the Munitions Area Recruiting Office from which the workman's certificate was issued or such other address as may be prescribed ; and {hj the Munitions Area Recruiting Office for the area to which the workman's place of employment is changed or such other address as may be prescribed ; a notice signed by him or on his behalf stating the workman's full names, his present address, the number of his certificate, the office from which that certificate was issued and the dkte of the change of place of employment. (4) It shall be the duty of every such workman as aforesaid when required, to furnish to his present or last employer such information as may be necessary to enable such employer to comply with the requirements of this regulations. (5) The Director-General of National Sei*vice(a') may by general or special order exempt any person or class of persons from all or any of the obligations imposed by this regulation and prescribe the addresses to which notices under this regula- tion are to be delivered or sent. (6) If any person fails to comply with any of the requirements of this regulation or gives in or for the purposes of any such notice as aforesaid any false or misleading information he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 41AAA, Any person who in Great Britain employs in agri- culture any male person of sixteen years of age or over (such employment not being of a casual nature) shall on such person ceasing to be so employed by him give or send to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries(b) (or in Scotland to the Board of Agriculture for Scotland(c)), or to such pei'son or body of persons as the Board may direct in that behalf, notice in writing within twenty-four hours of the termination of the man's employment, stating his name, the nature of his employment, his place of residence whilst so employed, and particulars (where known to him) of the man's new employer and place of employment (if any).(d) If any person fails to give or send a notice in accordance with the requirements of this regulation, 'or in any such notice gives any false information, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Director General of National Service. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 41a, p. 148. (b) Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. — As to this Board see foot- note (b) to Reg. 2l (1), p. 52. (c) Board of Agriculture for Scotland. — As to this Board see foot- note (b) to Reg. 2l (7), p. 53. (d) Order under Reg. 41aaa. — See the Agricultural Employment Ordelf, 1917, p. 340 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." The Agriculture Employment (Scotland) Order, 1917, made subsequent to the date covered by the said Manual is printed as St. R. & 0., 1917, No. 1112. Regs. (41-^B, 41^) as to Production of Evidence as to Liability 153 to Military Service; Transmission of Money or Credit to or from Enemy Country, Sfc. In this regulation the expression " agriculture " includes market gardening and forestry. 41AB. — ^1) Before any male person apparently of military Production age is taken into or engages in any employment in Great Britain ^^ ®^^?^?^.*?? or a contract for such employment is entered into with him, the ^^ military proposed employer shall take all reasonable steps to obtain the service of production of any certificate of exemption or protection affecting man of him and other evidence relating to his position for the time being military age • ,i 1 i. T r-T. £ -tj. • about to be with regard to liability tor military service. employed (2) Any person who in the ordinary course of his business ^'^*- ^) -'^^^• is in communication with any male person apparently of military age with a view to such person being taken in or engaged in any emjiloyment in Great Britain shall take the like steps as are required in the case of the proposed employer. (3) Any person apparently of military age seeking to be taken into or engaged in any employment in Great Britain shall pro- duce all such documents and disclose all such evidence as the proposed employer or such person as aforesaid is entitled under this regulation to require, and he shall also answer to the best of his ability and knowledge any questions which may reason- ably be addressed to him by or on the behalf of the proposed employer or such person as aforesaid in relation to his position for the time being with regard to liability for military service. (4) If any person fails to comply with any of the provisions of this regulation or makes any false or misleading statement as to any fact or matter which he is bound by this regulation to disclose, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (5) This regulation shall be in addition to, and not in deroga- tion of, the provisions of any Statute or of these regulations relating to the employment or concealment of deserters or absentees from the Army or the Army Reserve or the production of certificates of exemption. Banking and Exchange Transactions. 41^. — (1) A person engaged in banking, bill discounting, Prohibition or any transaction in foreign moneys or exchange, or any other on trans- business of a similar nature, shall not knowingly or wilfully mission of do or allow to be done through him, or through any account "edft^to'or kept with him, any transaction on behalf of or by or with any from enemy person in Europe, directly or indirectly for the transmission of country, &c. money or credit from or to any enemy country, (a) or for the Mayio,i9i6. benefit of any enemy, (a) or of any person on the Statutory (a) " Enemy Country " and " Enemy."— These expressions include a country under blockade on the part of the allies, and a person who if such a country were an enemy country would be an enemy. See Reg. 41c, p. 155. 154 Reg. (41^) as to Transmission of Money or Credit to or frotn Enemy Country, Sfc. List issued in accordance with the Trading with the Enemy (Extension of Powers) Act, 1915, (a) or any transaction which will clear or facilitate the settling or balancing of any such transactions. (2) Every such person as is first above mentioned shall make such returns of transactions done by him as may be required by a Secretary of State or by any person authorised by him in that behalf, (b) (3) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this regulation shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (4) A Secretary of State or any person authorised by him in that behalf, (b) may make such orders as to him may seem reason- able for the further or better carrying into effect of this regulation. (a) (i) Authority for Statutory List. — The 1915 Act (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 98) gave power to prohibit trading with persons of enemy nationality or enemy association though not resident or carrying on business in enemy territory or enemy occupied territory. (ii.) The present (Feb. 28th, 1918) Statutory List. — The "Statutory List " is annexed to the Trading with the Enemy (Statutory List) Proclama- tion, dated May 23rd, 1916 (1916, No. 320). This List (No. 1), has been varied and added to by Orders of Council (Nos. 2 to 41), dated June 2nd, 15th and 30th, July 18th, Aug. 8th and 22nd, Sept. 8th and 29th, Oct. 27th, Nov. 7th, 10th and 24th, and Dec. 8th and 22nd, 1916, and Jan. 5th aud 19th, Feb. 2nd and 16th, March 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, April 13th and 27th, May 11th and 25th, June 8th and 22nd, July 6th and 20th, Aug. 2nd, 17th and 31st, Sept. 14th aud 28th, Oct. 12th and 26th, Nov. 9th and 23rd and Dec. 7th, 1917. (St. R. & O., 1916, Nos. 346, 369, 433, 457, 514, 547, 588, 652, 739, 760, 761, 798, 839 and 872 ; St. R. & O., 1917, Nos. 1, 14, 73, 144, 197, 241, 263, 267, 344, 392, 430, 477, 525, 558, 672, 725, 775, 827, 905, 948, 988, 1034, 1080, 1129, 1195 and 1235). In accordance with provision made by Order of Council No. 5, the Proclama- tion of May 23rd, 1916, has been printed for sale with the variations and additions made in the Statutory List by Orders of Council (Nos. 2 to 41) ; and the Consolidating Statutory List, complete to Dec. 7th, 1917, which has been thus issued is numbered " No. 4:1a." Since the issue of the Consolidating Statutory List, No. 25a, five further Orders of Council (Nos. 42 to 47), dated Dec. 2l8t, 1917, Jan. 4th and 18tb, and Feb. Ist and 15th, 1918 (St. R. & 0., 1917, No. 1307 ; St. R. & O., 1918, Nos. 3, 50, 104 and 195), making further variations inland additions to the List, have been made. The Consolidating Statutory List revised to date of issue, is periodically re- issued, with a number similaily indicating which is the latest of the Orders of Council whose provisions are thus incorporated in the Proclamation as reprinted By Order in Council dated May 23rd, 1916 (1916, No. 321), exceptions and adaptations were made in the Trading with the Enemy Acts, 1914 to 1916, and in the Customs (War Powers) Acts, 1915 and 1916, in their application to persons or bodies of persons mentioned in the " Statutory List " annexed to the Proclamation of May 23rd, 1916. The above-mentioned Proclamations, Order in Council, and Orders of Council have all been printed for sale as " Statutory Rules and Orders," and copies may be obtained and the documents respectively cited {tee 56 &. 57 Vict., c. 66, 8. 3 (2) ) by the year and numbers mentioned above. (b) Authority to make Orders. — The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has given such authority to Sir Adam Block, K.C.M.G., Controller of the Finance Section of the Ministry of Blockade. Reg. (41C, 42) as to Transmission of Money or Credit to or from 155 Country under Blockade; Sending Remittance out of United Kingdom for Loans, Issues, Sfc. . (5) For the purposes of this regulation the expressions " enemy" and " enemy country " have the same meaning as in any Pro- clamations relating to trading with the enemy for the time being in force. (a) 41C. — (1) Regulation 41b shall apply to any country which is Prohibition for the time being under blockade on the part of the Allies in ^^jj^f m"nev the same manner as it applies to an enemy country, and to or credit to any persons who would be enemies if the country so under or from blockade were an enemy country in the same manner as it applies country to enemies, and if the Treasury by order so direct, shall continue ??^^^ , to apply after the blockade is raised until the order is reyoked to ^^ * ^• such extent and subject to such provisions as may be specitied in ^^^^.^^ 13.1917 the order. (2) This regulation shall be deemed to have had effect as from ^ec. 22, 1916. the eighth day of December nineteen hundred and sixteen. 41^. A person resident in the United Kingdom shall not, Prohibition without permission in writing from the Treasury, directly or on sending indirectly, either on his own behalf or on behalf of any other ^®™^^Jf^°^® person resident in the United Kingdom — United (i) send any remittance out of the United Kingdom for the Kingdom purpose of — for loans or (a) making, or subscribing to, any loan or subscribing issues or to any issue of capital outside the United King- ^^^^feg^ dom; or or foreign — — ~— — ~~~~~~~ currency. (a) Trading with the Enemy Proclamations. — The following is a list ^^ ^^ of the Proclamations relating to Trading with the Enemy now (Peb. 28tli, * ' X918) in force ; they have all been printed as " Statutory Rules and Orders," and copies may be obtained and the Proclamations respectively cited by the year and numbers mentioned below. September 9th, 1914. Trading with the Enemy Proclamation No. 2 (1914, No. 1376). October 8th, 1914. Proclamation amending the Proclamation of September 9th, 1914 (1914, No. 1479). October 26th, 1914. Proclamation extending Prohibitions of Pro- clamation of September 9th, 1914 (1914, No. 1569). January 7th, 1915. Proclamation extending the Proclamations of September 9th and October 8th, 1914 (1915, No. 3). February 16th, 1915. Trading with the Enemy (Occupied Terri- tory) Proclamation, 1915 (1915, No. 140). June 25th, 1915. Trading with the Enemy (China, Siam, Persia, and Morocco) Proclamation, 1915 (1915, No. 609). September 14th, 1915. Proclamation further defining the expres- sion " Enemy " in the Trading with the Enemy Proclamations (1915, No. 903). November 10th, 1915. Trading with the Enemy (Liberia and Portuguese East Africa) Proclamation, 1915 (1915, No. 1070). May 23rd, 1916. Trading with the Enemy (Statutory List) Procla- mation (1916, No. 320). [As to the reissue of this Proclamation with the Statutory List an- nexed thereto revised to date, see footnote (b) (ii) p. 154.] Nov. 27th, 1917. Trading with the Enemy (Enemy Subjects interned in Neutral Countries) Proclamation, 1917 (1917, No. 1215). Jan. 16th, 1918. Proclamation amending the Proclamation of May 23rd, 1916 (1918, No. 47). By Proclamations dated November 5th, 1914 (1914, No. 1628), and October 16th, 1915 (1915, No. 1003), the Trading with the Enemy Proclama- tions were extended to the War with Turkey, and with Bulgaria. 156 Regs. (42, 42-^) as to Prohibition against causing Meetings or Ivipeding Production of War Material; Inducing Members of H.M. Forces to Contravene King's Regulations, ^'c. (b) purchasing any stock, shares or other securities, or any jjroperty other than merchandise, if the securities or property are not in the United Kingdom ; or (c) purchasing any foreign currency to be held with a view to appreciation in value or as an invest- ment ; or (ii) take part in, or agree or offer to take part in, any of the above-mentioned transactions if such transactions involves the sending of any remittance out of the United Kingdom. Any Banker or person acting in any similar capacity shall, as a condition of sending out of the United Kingdom any remit- tance on behalf of any person resident in the United Kingdom require the person resident in the United Kingdom to make a declaration in writing as to the purpose for which the remittance is proposed to be sent. In any proceedings under this regulation any purchase or agreement or offer to purchase foreign currency shall be deemed to be for the purpose of holding the same with a view to appre- ciation in value or as an investment unless the contrary is proved. Any reference in this regulation to the sending of a remittance out of the United Kingdom shall be deemed to include a reference to placing money in the United Kingdom at the disposal of a person not resident in the United Kingdom. If any person acts in contravention of any of the provisions of this regulation, or if any person in any such declaration as aforesaid makes any statement which is false or misleading in any material particular, that person shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Prohibition against causing mutiny, &c., or impeding production of war material. Nov. 28, 1914. Nov. 30, 1916. Feb. 15, 1916. Prohibition against in- ducing mem- ber of H.M.'s forces to con- travene K ng's Regu- lations, &c. Sept. 7, 1916. Interference with Military Duties, and with War Supplies. 42. If any person attempts to cause mutiny, sedition, or disaffection among any of His Majesty's forces or among the civilian population, or to impede, delay, or restrict the produc- tion, repair, or transport of war material, or any other work necessary for the successful prosecution of the war, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 42-^. If any person attempts to induce a member of any of His Majesty's forces to act in a manner which such person knows to be in contravention of the King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions or Admiralty Orders as respects the Navy, or the King's Ilegulations or Army or other orders as respects the Army, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Eegs. (42-^-'^, AQS^)as to Frovisiojis as to Deserters, Sfc, and as to Purchase, ^c., of Arms or Eq^iipment in Area where 5 Geo. 5. c. 34, 5. 1, is suspended; Prohibition against Coinintmica- tions as to Release, ^c. 42AA. If any person within any area in respect of whicli the operation of Section one of the Defence of the Realm (Amend- ment) Act, 1915, is for the time being- suspended procures or persuades a soldier to desert or absent himself without leaA^e, or knowingly aids or assists a soldier about to desert or absent him- self without leave, or knowingly conceals a deserter or absentee without leave, or aids or assists him in concealing himself, or aids or assists in his rescue, that person shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and for the purpdse of this provision shall be deemed to have had knowledge unless he proves that he had not knowledge. If any person within any such area as aforesaid — (a) buys exchanges takes in pawn detains or receives from an officer or soldier or any other person ; or (h) solicits or entices an officer or soldier to sell exchange pawn or give away ; or (c) assists or acts for an officer or soldier in selling ex- changing pawning or making away with any arms ammunition equipment or clothing of an officer or soldier, that person shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, unless he proves either that he acted in ignorance of the same being the arms ammunition equipment or clothing of an officer or soldier, or that the same was sold by order or under the authority of the Army Council. (a) 42^. If any person, without the consent of the Admiralty or Army Council(a) respectively, communicates either directly or indirectly with any member of any of His Majesty's naval .jr military forces or with the commanding or other officer of such member with intent to induce or assist such member to obtain or apply for his release, transfer to the reserve, or discharge, so that he may during the continuance of the war engage in civil employment, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Any communication with a member of any of His Majesty's forces or an officer of such member stating that if such member is released, transferred to the reserve, or discharged, employment .can or may be found for him, shall be deemed to have been made with the said intent unless the contrary is proved. Nothing in this regulation shall apply to communications with or by a Government department. The Admiralty or Army Couiicil(a) may by order grant exemp- tions from the provisions of this regulation as respects any members or class of members of His Majesty's naval or military forces respectively. 157 Provisions as to deserters, &c., and as to purchase, &c., of arms or equip- ment, in area where, 5 Geo. 5, c. 34, s, 1, is suspended. Aug. 22, 1917. Prohibition against com- munications as to release, &c. Dec. 22. 1916. (a) Akmy Council.— (See footnote (a^ to Reg. 1, p. 40. J 58 Regs. (42^, 421^, 43, 43^) as to Absence from, or neglect or impeding Work by Civilians Enrolled by Army Council or Admiralty; Rendering War Material ineffective or causing Danger; Obstructing Oncers and Members of H.M. Forces in execution of Duties. Absence from, or neglect or impeding of, work by civilians en- rolled by Army Council or Admiralty. May 10, 1917. Feb. 5, 1918. May 10, 1917. Feb. 5, 1918. Penalty on act or omis- sion render- ing war material in- effective or causing danger. May 19, 1917. Obstruction of officers, &c., in performance of duties. Noc. 2S, 1914. March 23, 1915. Obstruction of members of H.M.'s forces in execution of duties. ./an. 16, 1918. 42C. — (1) If any person, male or female (not being a member of any of His Majesty's naval or military forces) enrolled after the tenth day of May nineteen hundred and seventeen, for em- ployment by the Army Council, (a) or entered for service under the direction of the Admiralty, after the fifth day of February nineteen hundred and eighteen — (a) without lawful excuse(b) absents himself from any work which it is his duty to perform or from any place where it is his duty to be ; or (6) refuses or wilfully neglects to perform any of his duties ; or (c) wilfully impedes or delays the due performance of any work on or in connection with which he may be employed ; he shall be guilty of a summary ofPence against these regulations. (2) The Admiralty may by order authorise any persons entered for service under their direction as aforesaid to exercise in rela- tion to any other person so entered any of the powers which may be exercised by naval or military patrols in relation to members of His Majesty's naval and military forces. 42^. If any person commits any act in connection with any war material likely to render such war material wholly or par- tially ineffective, or to cause danger or increased danger to any person working upon, handling, or using the same, or if any person engaged in the manufacture, treatment, assembling, transport, or storage of war material wilfully, or in contravention of any order or instruction given to him in the course of his employment, omits to do anything to or in connection with any war material the omission whereof is likely to render such war material wholly or partially ineffective, or to cause danger or increased danger to any person working upon, handling, or using the same, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 43. No person shall obstruct, knowingly mislead, or otherwise interfere with or impede, or withhold any information in hie possession which he may reasonably be required to furnish from, any officer or other person who is carrying out the orders of the competent naval or military authority, or who is otherwise acting in accordance with his duty under these regulations, and if he does so shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, 43-^. If any person obstructs, impedes, or otherwise interferes with any member of any of His Majesty's Forces in the execution of his duties, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regu- lations. (a) Army Council. — See footnote (»> to Reg. 1, p. 40. (b) WiTnoDT Lawful Excuse. — The burden of proof of lawful authority or excuse rests on the accused. See Reg. 58b, p. 179 Regs. (44, 44A, 45) as to Falsification of Reports, 8fc.; False representation as to Controlled Establishment; Forgery and Personation, Misleading Statements and Application of Marks to War Material, Paper, Sfc. 159 Falsification of Reports, False Representations, Forgery, and Personation. 44. If any person, verbally or in writing, in any report, Falsification return, declaration, or application, or in any document signed by of reports, him or on liis behalf of which it is his duty to ascertain the *^* accuracy, knowingly makes or connives at the making of any ^°^- ^^> ^^^^• false statement or any omission, with intent to mislead any oflElcer, or other person acting under the orders of any officer, in the execution of his duties, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 44-^. If any person uses in relation to any establishment which False repre- is not a controlled establishment within the meaning of the Muni- sentation aa tions of War Acts, 1915 and 1916, (a) the designation "controlled," *« jon- or any other designation calculated to lead to the belief that the establish- estabiishment is such an establishment as aforesaid, or otherwise ment. falsely represents that the establishment is such an establishment Feb. 29, lOie. as aforesaid, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 45. If any person — (a) forges, alters, or tampers with any naval, military, police, or official pass, permit, certificate, licence, or other document, or any passport, (b) or without lawful authority uses or has in his possession any such forged, altered, or irregular pass, permit, certificate, licence, or other document or passport ; or (6) personates, or falsely represents himself to be or not to be, a person to whom such a pass, permit, certificate, licence, or other document or passport has been duly issued, or with intent to obtain any such pass, permit, certificate, licence or other document or passport, whether for himself or for any other person, knowingly makes any false statement ; or (c) destroys, makes away with, or by wilful neglect loses any such pass, permit, certificate, licence, oif other docu- ment or passport, or retains it when he has no right to retain it, or when it is contrary to his duty to retain it, or fails to comply with any directions issued by lawful authority with regard to the return thereof ; or Forgery and personation, misleading statements, and applica- tion of marks to premises, war material paper, &c. Jul;/ 28, 1915 Nov. 30, 1915 Oct. 3, 1916. (a) Controlled Establishments. — These are those establishments which have been declared " controlled establishments " by order of the Minister of Munitions under s. 7 of the 1915 Act (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 54) as amended by s. 5 of the 1916 Act (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 99). (b) Passports. — As to validity of British passports, see the Foreign Office Notices of January 19tb and 27tb, 1915, printed at pp. 494, 495 of Supplement No. 3 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation. 160 Reg. (45) as to Forgery and Personation, Misleading Statevients and Application of Marls to Premises, War Material, Paper, (cc) allows any other person to have possession of any such pass, permit, certificate, licence, or passport issued for his use alone, or without lawful authority has in his possession any such pass, permit, certificate, licence, or passport issued for the use of some person other than himself, or on obtaining possession of any such pass, permit, certificate, licence, or passport, by finding or otherwise, neglects or fails to restore it td the person or authority by whom or for whose use it was issued or to a police constable ; or July 28. 1915 (d) without lawful authority applies to any vessel, building, structure, premises, vehicle or other article, any lights, letters, colours, or other marks, for the time being used to indicate that the vessel, building, struc- ture, premises, vehicle or article, to which they are applied are used for naval or military purposes, or any lights, letters, colours, or marks, so nearly resem- Oa. 14, 1915. bling the same as to be calculated to deceive, or any lights, letters, colours, or marks, calculated to lead to the belief that the vessel, building, structure, premises, vehicle or article, is the property or is being used for the service of His Majesty or any Government Depart- Jtdy 28, 1915. ment ; or removes, defaces, alters or adds to any such lights, letters, colours, or marks which have^ been lawfully so applied ; or («) without lawful authority or excuse, applies to any war material any mark for the time being duly authorised to be used to indicate that the material to which it is applied is of a particular quality or quantity, or has been tested or submitted or selected for test by or on behalf of the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, or any mark so nearly resem- bling the same as to be calculated to deceive, or removes, defaces, alters, or adds to any such mark which has been lawfully so applied ; or (f) without lawful authority or excuse, applies to any paper any die, seal, or other mark for the time being used t& indicate that the paper to which it is applied is used for naval or military purposes, or any die, seal, or mark so nearly resembling the same as to be cal- culated to deceive, or uses any paper to which any such die, seal, or other mark has been lawfully bo applied ; or Feb. 29, 1916. {g) persouates or falsely represents himself to be a person in the employment of or as acting for or on behalf of His Majesty or any Government Department, or the Afarch30,i9ie. government of any of His Majesty's Dominions or any Feb. 29, 1916. foreign government ; or, without lawful authority or excuse, makes any statement or does any act or thing calculated to induce the belief that he is in any way Regs. (45-^, 45^) as to Alterations of or Personation, ^'c, as to Certificate of Exemption from Military Service; Production of such Certificates. 161 connected with any Government Department or the March 3o,i9i6. government of any of His Majesty's Dominions or any foreign government ; or (h) makes any statement or does any act intended or cal- June 27. I9i6. culated to mislead or deceive any person in the employ- ment of or acting for or on behalf of His Majesty or any Government Department, or the Government of any of His Majesty's Dominions or the Government of any Allied State as to the quantity or quality of any war material or other goods, or otherwise in rela- tion to the manufacture, testing or supply thereof, or with the like intent withholds any information in his possession; or (i) uses or has in his possession or under his control without Sepi.29. ion. the authority of the Government Department or Authority concerned any die, seal, or stamp, of, or belonging to, or used, made, or provided by, any Government Department or by any diplomatic, naval, or military, authority appointed by or acting under the authority of His Majesty or appointed by or acting under the authority of the Government of any Allied State, or counterfeits any such die, seal, or stamp, or uses or has in his possession or under his control without lawful authority or excuse any such counterfeited die, seal, or stamp ; he flhall be*guilty of an offence against these regulations. Certificates of Exemption from Military Service. 45-^. If any person alters or tampers with any certificate of exemption from military service granted otherwise than under the Military Service Acts, 1916, (a) or personates or falsely repre- sents himself to be a person to whom such a certificate has been granted, or improperly allows any other person to have possession of any such certificate issued for his use alone, or makes any false statement or false representation for the purpose of obtaining such a certificate for himself or any other person, or for the pur- pose of obtaining the renewal, variation, or withdrawal of any such certificate, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 45^. Every man who holds a certificate of exemption from military service granted otherwise than under the Military Service Acts, 1916, (a) shall, if required by a constable or by any person who has authority for the purpose from the Director-General of National Service, ( b) produce his certificate or give particulars as to the authority by which his certificate was granted and the grounds on which it was granted. (a) Military Service Acts. — i.e., the Military Service Act, 1916 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 104), and the Military Service Act, 1916 (Session 2) (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 15), see s. 17 (i) of the latter A.ct. (b) Director-General of National Service. — See footnote (a) to J. 4lA, p. 148. 3496 F Jail/ 28, 1015. Alteration of or persona- tion or false statement with regard to certificate of exemption from military service. June 1, 1916. Production of certificate of exemption from military service. July 12, 1916. Oct. 23, 1917. July 12, 1916. 162 Regs. (45C, 45^, 45^, 46) as to Medical Examination of Holdersr 8fc., of Certificates of Exemption from Military Service; False of Misleading Statements for Prevention of Calling-up for Service or Medical Examination; Authority of Officer, Sfc, of National Service Department for purposes of Attestation of Soldiers; False Passports. If any man fails to comply with this regulation or g-ives par- ticulars which are false in any material respect, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 45c. The Director-General of National Service(a i) may require any person who holds, or in respect of whom an application has been made for, a certificate of exemption from military service under the Military Service Acts, 1916, or otherwise, or any person who having held such a certificate is not for the time being liable to be called up for service with the colours, to present himself for medical examination, if such person has not already been examined by a medical board, and, in accordance with the instructions of the Army Council(b) or the Director-General, for the time being in force, placed in a medical category. If any person fails to comply with any requirement under this regulation, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 45^. If any person, with a view to preventing or postponing — • (ta) the calling up of himself or any other person for any form of naval or military service or for any medical examination as to his fitness therefor; or (b) the operation of any notice duly given for the purpose ; makes or connives at the making of any statement, whether oral or in writing, which is false or misleading in any material par- ticular, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Attestation of Soldiers. 45^. Any officer or person authorised in that behalf by the Director-General of National Ser\ace(a<) shall for the purposes of the attestation of soldiers in pursuance of Part II. of the Army Act, have the authority of a justice of the peace and be deemed to be included in the expression " justice of the peace " wherever used in that part of that Act in relation to the attestation of soldiers. False Passports, Sfc. False pass- 46. If any person is or has been found in possession of a false portK, Ac. • pa8sport(c) or, being a subject of a Sovereign or State at war with Nov. 28, 1914. His Majesty, passes under an assumed name, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Medical examination of holders, etc., of certi- ficates of exemption from military service. Dec. 5, 1916. Oct. 23, 1917. Dec. 5, 1916. False or misleading statement for pre- vention or postpone • ment of calling up for naval or military service or medical examination. April 14, 1917. Authority of ofificer, &c., of National Service Department for purposes of attestation of soldiers. Oct. 23, 1917. March 23, 1915. (a) Director-General of National Service.— S^c footnote (a) to Reg. 41 A, p. 148. (b) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (c) Validity of Passports. — See the Foreign Office Notices of January 19th and 27th, 1915, printed at pp. 494, 495 of Supplement No. 3 to the Manual of Emergency Legislation. Regs. (46-A-, 47, 48, 48-^, 49, 50) as to Assisting Prisoners of War or Interned Persons to Escape; Duty to Comply with Orders; Aiding and Abetting; Liability of Directors and Officers of Corporation or Company; Disclosing Contravention of Regulations; Assistance to Enemy. Assisting Prisoners of War or Interned Persons. 46^. If any person assists any prisoner of war or interned person to escai>e, or knowingly harbours or assists any sucli person who has escaped, or without lawful authority transmits, either by post or otherwise, or conveys to any prisoner of war or interned person any money or valuable security or any article likely to facilitate the escape of any prisoner of war or interned person, or in any way to interfere with the discipline or administration of any place of detention for prisoners of war or interned persons, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. General Provisions as to Offences. 47. It shall be the duty of every person affected by any order issued by the competent naval or military authority or other person in pursuance of these regulations to comply with that order," and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 48. Any person who attempts to commit, or solicits or incites or endeavours to persuade another person to commit, or procures aids or abets, or does any act preparatory to, the commission of, any act prohibited by these regulations, or any order, rules, or other instrum ent made thereunder, or harbours any person whom he knows, or has reasonable grounds for supposing, to have acted in contravention of these regulations, or any order, rules, or other instrument made thereunder, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, or, if the Act constituted or would have con- stituted a summary offence against these regulations, of a summary offence against these regulations. 48-^. Where the person guilty of an offence or a summary offence against these regulations is a corporation or company every director and officer of the corporation .or company shall be guilty of the like offence unless he proves that the act constitu- ting the offence took place without his knowledge or consent. 49. It shall be the duty of any person who knows or has good reason for believing that some other person is acting in contraven- tion of any provisions of these regulations to inform the com- petent naval or military authority of the fact, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 50. If any person does any act of such a nature as to be calcu- lated to be prejudicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm and not specifically provided for in the foregoing regula- tions, with the intention or for the purpose of assisting the enemy, he shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Assisting prisoners of war or interned persons to escape prohibited. Jan. 27, 1 916. h 5496 F 2 164 Reg. (51, 51-^) as to Power to Search Premises, Sfc.; Power to Authorise Search of Premises and Seizure of Prohibited Documents. Power to search pre- mises, &c. Nov. 28, 1914. June 10, lau. Soo. 2S, 1914. April 22, 1916. Nov. 28, 1914. Nov. 16, 1917. Nov. 28, 1914. Nov. 16, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. Nov. 28, lf/14. Power to authorise search of premises and seizure of prohibited documents. July 28, 1915. ipril 22, 1916. f'llfj 28, 1915. Powers of Search, Interrogation, and Arrest. 51. The competent naval or military authority, or any person duly authorised by him or any police constable may, if he has reason to suspect that any house, building, land, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other premises or any things therein are being or havft been constructed used or kept for any purpose or in any way pre- judicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm, or that aD offence against these regulations is being or has been committed thereon or therein, enter, if need be by force, the house, building, land, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or premises at any time of the day or night, and examine, search, and inspect the same or any part thereof, and may seize anything found therein which he has reason to suspect is being used or intended to be used for any puch purpose as aforesaid, or i« beiner kept or used in contraven- tion of these regulations (including, where a report or statement in contravention of Regulation 27 or Regulation 27A(a) has appeared in any newspaper or other printed publication, or where a leaflet has been printed in contravention of Regulation 2Tc,(l>) any type or other plant used or capable or being used for the printing or production of the newspaper or other publication or of the leaflet), and the competent naval or military authority, with the consent of the Admiralty or Army Council, (c) or a chief officer of ■ police with the consent of a Secjetary of State, the Secretary fori Scotland, or the Chief Secretary in Ireland (as the case may be), I may order anything so seized to be destroyed or otherwise' disposed of. 51-A-. If a justice of the peace is satisfied by information in writing upon oath laid before him by a competent naval or military authority or any person duly authorised by him, or by an officer of police of a rank not below that of inspector, that any document containing any information, report or statement, the publication whereof would be an offence against Regulation 18(d) or Regulation 27 or Regulation 27a, («m) is about to be issued for publication or dispersion from, or that copies thereof are upon, any premises, or that preparations are being made on any such premises for the publication of any such information, report, or statement, the justice may issue a warrant authorising a constable to enter, at any time, and if need' be by force, and search the premises and to seize any such document, and any written or printed copies thereof, and any type or other appliance which has been or is being used or is intended to be used or is in a condition adapted for use in the production of such copies and bring them before a court of summary jurisdiction. (a) Rec;.-'. "27, 27a. — These (printed pp. 113, 114) relate to the spreading of false or prejudicial reports, publication of confidential information, &c. (b) Reg. 27c. — Tlus (printed p. 114) relates to printing and circulation of leaflets. (c) Akmy Council.— Sf« footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (d) Reo. 18. — This (printed p. 101) relates to obtaining and communicating naval and military information. Reg. (61-^) as to Power to Authorise Police Constable to Attend Meeting. llie court before which they are brought may issue a summoiis calling upon the owner to show cause why the articles so seized should not be destroyed, and if he does not appear in obedience to the summons, or if upon appearance he does not satisfy the court that the articles in question are not of such a character or so adapted as in this regulation herein-before mentioned, the court may order them to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of, and in any other case shall order them to be restored after the expiration of seven clear days to the owner. (a) For the purposes of this regulation a summons shall be deemed to be duly served if addressed to the owner of the articles without further name or description, and left at or sent by registered post to the premises on which the articles were seized. If any person feels aggrieved by an order made in pursuance of this regulation he may appeal to quarter sessions, or in Scot- land under and in terms of the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Acts,(b) or in Ireland in manner provided by the Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Acts.(c) If in the course of any proceedings under this regulation application is made* by or on behalf of the informant that in the public interest all or any portion of the public should be excluded during any part of the hearing, the court may make an order to that effect. (d) In the application of this regulation to Scotland, " the sheriff " shall be substituted for " a justice of the peace " and ** the jus- tice " : " order " shall be substituted for " summons," and any such order may be applied for at the instance of the procurator- fiscal, who shall arrange for the service thereof. 51^. Where a competent naval or military authority, or any superior officer of police, is of opinion that a meeting or assembly is being or about to be held of such a character that an offence against these regulations may be committed thereat, (e) he may authorise in writing a police constable or other person to attend the meeting or assembly, and any police constable or person so authorised may enter the place at which the meeting or assembly is held and remain there during its continuance. In this regulation the expression " superior officer of police " means an officer of police of a rank superior to that of sergeant. The powers given by this regulation shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other powers of competent naval or military authorities, constables, or superior officers of police. 165 Power to authorise police constable to attend meeting. Feh.e 1917. (a) Validity of Reg. 51a. — This Reg. is intra virts Norman v. Mathews (K.B.D , Feb. 10 ; C.A., Feb. 14, March 18, 1916), Times Law Rep., vol. 32, pp. 303, b69. (b) Appeal in Scotland.— Sec footnote (b) (ii.) to Reg. 58, p. 178. (c) Appeal in Ireland. — See footnote (c) fii.) to Reg. 58, p. 178. (d) Hearing in Camera.— Reg. 58, p. 178, makes general provision for the exclusion on application by the prosecution of all or any portion of the public during any part of the hearing of any proceedings before a court of summary jurisdiction or on appeal. (e) Prohibition of Meetings.— Reg. 9a, p. 79, provides for this. 3496 F a 166 Power to close or re- strict use of premises used preju- dicially to public safety. April 14, 1017. Power to stop and search vehicles. Nov. 28. 1914. Powers of questioning. Nov. 28, 1914. Oct. 23, 1917. Nov. 28, 1914. Oct. 23, 1917. Dec. 21, 1917. Nov. 28, 1914. Regs. (51^, 52, 53} as to Closing Premises used Prejudicialiy to Public Safety; Poxoer to Stoy and Search Vehicles; Powers of Questioning . 51C. If a justice of tlie peace is satisfied, by information in writing upon oath, laid before him by any competent naval or military authority, or any person duly authorised by him, or by an officer of police of a rank not below that of inspector, that any house, land, building, or other premises are being used for any purpose or in any way prejudicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm, by persons of hostile origin or association, or by persons suspected of attempting to cause mutiny, sedition, or disaffection among His Majesty's forces or among the civil population, the justice may by order require the premises either to be closed altogether or not to be used for any purpose pro- hibited by the order, or not to be used except in accordance with, conditions and restrictions imposed by the order, and if the owner or occupier of the premises or any other person contravenes or fails to comply with, any of the provisions of the order or any conditions or restrictions imposed thereby, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations, and the competent naval or military authority may cause such steps to be taken as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the order, (a) In the application of this regulation to Scotland references to a justice of the peace shall be construed as references to the sheriff. 52. Any officer, or any soldier or sailor engaged on sentry patrol or other similar duty, and any police officer, may stop any vehicle travelling along any public highway, and, if he has reason to suspect that the vehicle is being used for any purpose or in any way prejudicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm, may search and seize the vehicle and seize anything found therein which he has reason to suspect is being used or intended to be used for any such purpose as aforesaid. 53. It shall be the duty of any person, if so required by an officer, or by a soldier or sailor engaged on sentry patrol or ether similar duty, or by a police constable, or any person duly authorised in that behalf by t he D irector Genera l of National Service, (b) to stop and answer to the best of his ability and know- ledge any questions which may be reasonably addressed to him, and if he refuses or fails to do so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (c) The competent naval or military authority, or any person duly author ised in that behalf by the Admiralt y, Army Council or Director-General of National Service , (b) may by ordfer require any person or persons of any class or description to furnisii him, (a) Closing of RefrebHment, &c., Premises. — Art. 25 of the Aliens Restric- tion Order, as extended by Order in Council of March 30th, 1917 (1917, No. 286), empowers a chief officer of police if authorised by a Secretary of State to close refreshment places or clubs frequented or controlled by aliens. (b) Director-General of National Service. — Sec footnote (a) to Eeg. 41a, p. 148. Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. (c) Maximum Penalty under Reg. 53. — No sentence exceeding six months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 53 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. Power to require pro- duction of national registration certificate. March 30, 1916. Testing accuracy of information given as to employees. Dec. 5, 1916. Regs. (53-^, 53^) as to Production of National Registration 167 Certificate; Testing accuracy of information given as to Employees. 'either verbally or in writing, with such information as may be specified in the order, and the order may require any person to attend at such time and such place as may be specified in the order for the purpose of furnishing such information, and if apy person fails to comply with the order he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 53-^. It shall be lawful for any person duly authorised by the local registration authority under the National Registration Act, 1915, for any area(a') or by the chief officer of police for any district, or for any police constable, to visit any house and to require the production to him of the certificates of registration of all male persons living in the house who are or who ought to have been registered under the National Registration Act, 1915, and to inspect and take copies of the certificates produced to him, and if any such person fails, without reasonable excuse to produce such a certificate he shall be guilty of a summary offence against Hiese regulations. 53^. For the purpose of testing the accuracy of any informa- tion given in pursuance of the Munitions of War Acts, 1915 and 1916, (to) to the Minister of Munitions(c) by the owner of any establishment with respect to persons employed in the establishment or of obtaining information in any case where such information is not given as and when so required in pur- SHance of those Acts, or for the purpose of testing the accuracy of any record, register, list, statement, particulars, or information required to be kept, made, or given in pursuance of Regulation 41 A, it shall be lawful for the competent naval or military authority or any person duly authorised by him, or any person Oct. 23, 1917. duly authorised in that behalf by the Director-General of National Service, (c) to enter any premises belonging to or in the Dec.5,i9i6. occupation of the person giving, or who has failed to give, the information, and to carry out such inspections and examinations {including the inspection and examination of books) on the premises as he may consider necessary for any of the purposes aforesaid. If any person obstructs or impedes any person in the exercise of any of his powers under this regulation, or refuses to answer or gives a false answer to any question or refuses or fails to produce any books or documents required for the purposes of this regulation, that person shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Local Registration Authorities. — These are in England and Wales lihe common council of the city of London, and the councils of metropolitan and municipal boroughs, and of urban and rural districts, and the council of the Scilly Islands, and in Scotland county councils, and the councils of royal parlia- mentary or police burghs. See ss. 2, 14 (2) of the National Registration Act, 5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 60. (b) Munitions of War Acts, 1915 and 1916. — See s. 11 of the 1915 Act (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 54) which was extended by s. 16 of the 1916 Act (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 99) which makes the unauthorised disclosure or use of information given TKider s. 11 an offence. , (c) Minister of Munitions. — -See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. Director-General of National Service. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 41a, p. 148. 3496 F 4 168 Prevention of convey- ance of letters, printed matter, &c., out of or into the United Kingdom. A^ov. 28, 1914. July 6, 1915. July 17, 1917. Nov. 28, 1914. July 17, 1917. Nov. 2S, 1914. July 17, 1917. Nov. 28, 1914. July 17, 1917. tfarch 23,1915 Nov. 28. 1914. July 17, 1917. Nov. 28, 1914. Arrest ; bail ; photographs and finger prints. Nov. 28, 1914. Feb. 29, 1916. Regs. {54L, 55) as to Prevention of Messages out of or into U.K.; Arrest: Bail; Photographs and Finger Prints. 54. Any person landing or embarking- at any place in the United Kingdom, and any person who by reason of his occupation or habits has special opportunities of communicating with the crews and passengers of vessels, shall, on being required to do so by the competent naval or military authority or any person authorised by him, or by an aliens officer(a) or officer of police, make a declaration as to whether or not he is carrying or con- veying any letters written messages or memoranda or any written or prin ted matt^er (including plans photographs and (;ther pictorial representations), and, if so required, shall produce to the person making the requisition any such letters messages memoranda or written or printed matter; and the compK^tent naval or military authority or person authorised by him or aliens or police officer may search any such person and any baggage with a view to ascertaining whether such person or the person to whom the baggage belongs is carrying or conveying any such letters messages memoranda or written or printed matter . The competent naval or military authority or persons authorised by him or aliens or police officer may examine any letters messages memoranda or written or printed matter so produced to him or found on such search, and may transmit them to an officer appointed to censor postal correspondence. Any person who knowingly makes any false declaration under this regulation, or on being required to produce any such letters messages memoranda or written or printed matter as aforesaid refuses or neglects to do so, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. 55. Any person authorised for the purpose by the competent naval or military authority, or any police constable or officer of customs and excise or aliens officer(a) may arrest without war- rant(b) any person whose behaviour is of such a nature as to give reasonable grounds for suspecting that he has acted or is acting or is about to act in a manner prejudicial to the public safety or the- def ence. of the Realm, or upon whom may be found any article, book, letter, or other document, the possession of which gives- grounds for such a suspicion, or who is suspected of having com- mitted an offence against these regulations, or of being in posses- sion of any article or document which is being used or intended to be used for any purpose or in any way prejudicial to the public safety or the defence of the Realm; and anything found on any person so arrested which there is reason to suspect is being so used or intended to be used may be seized, and the competent naval or military authority may order anything so seized to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of . (a) Aliens Officer. — Defined by Reg. 62, p. 182. (b) Arrest without Warrant. — Section 27 of the Criminal Justice Adr ministration Act, 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 58) (which section, see s. 42, applies to Scotland, and, see s. 43, to Ireland), provides that where " under any Act whether passed before or after the commencement of this Act there is power to arrest a person without warrant, a warrant for his arrest may be issued," Reg. (55-^) as to Constipation of Special Police Area. 169 Any person so arrested shall, if so ordered by tlie competent ^vH V2, 1916. naval or military rauthority, or by the chief officer of police for the district, be photographed and finger-print impressions of the fingers and thumbs of both of his hands taken, and if any person refuses to allow such photograph or impressions to be taken, or obstructs the taking thereof, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations : Provided that — (a) no photograph of a person so taken shall be published except for the purpose of tracing that person, nor shall a copy of any such photograph be shown to any person except a person officially authorised to see it; and (h) If the person arrested neither has been nor is subse- quently convicted of an offence against these regula- tions, all photographs (both negatives and copies) and finger-print impressions so taken shall be destroyed as soon as they are no longer required for the purposes of these regulations, and in any case forthwith after the termination of the present war. On a person being taken into custody under this regulation iian. 27, 1916. he may apply to the competent naval or military authority for release on bail, and, if the competent naval or military authority so directs in writing, any officer of police, who under the Summary Jurisdiction Acts has power to release on bail any person appre- , bended without warrant, may discharge the person so in custody upon his entering into a recognizance, or, in Scotland, finding caution, with or without sureties, for a reasonable amount to appear at such time and place, to be named in the recognizance or caution, as may be fixed by the competent naval or military authority. Provided that a person so taken into custody as June 27, i9ie. having committed a summary offence against these regulations may be released on bail in manner aforesaid without applica- tion to or direction from the competent naval or military authority. If any person assists or connives at the escape of any person Auff.28,i9U. who may be in custody under this regulation, or knowingly harbours or assists any person who has so escaped, he shall be puilty of an offence against these regulations. Special Police and Fire Brigade Areas. 55-A-. — (1) Where a Secretary of State, after consultation with Constitution the Admiralty or Army Council or the Minister of Munitions, (a) of special is satisfied, as respects any area which is not wholly situated P°^^<^ ^^®*- within the boundaries of one police area, that it is expedient ""' ' ' ^^^^' for naval or military reasons or for reasons connected with the supply of munitions that the control of police in the area should be unified, he may by order — (a) constitute the area a special police area and define the limits thereof; (a) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. Ministbr of "Munitions.— See footnote (b) to Reg. 2a, p. 41. 170 Reg. (55B) as to Constitution of Special Fire Brigade Area. April 14, 1917. Jan. 24, 1917. April 14, 1917. Jan. 24, 1917. April 14, 1917. Jan. 24, 1917. Constitution of special fire brigade area. Ati(/. 22, 1917. (b) assign to the special police area sucli number of con- stables belonging to the police forces of the police areas (or any of them) in which any part of the special police area is contained, or acting in those areas, in such proportion as may be agreed between the depart- ments and authorities concerned or, in default of or pending agreement, as may be directed by the Secre- tary of State; (c) provide that constables assigned to the special police area shall, for the purpose of control and discipline, act under the direction of a single authority, being either the chief officer of police of an existing police force or such other person or authority as may be specified in the order, and empower such authority to exercise any of the powers that may be exercised by the police authority or chief officer of any county police force, including the power of appointing constables for the special police area ; and (d) make such additional and supplemental provisions- (including provisions for obtaining assistance from other police forces) as appear to him necessary for the- purpose of giving full effect to the order ; and a Secretary of State may also give from time to time such directions as appear to him expedient for the purpose of giving full effect to the order. (2) All constables assigned to, or appointed for, any special police area or any part of such area shall, without prejudice to any of their other powers, have all the powers, duties and privi- leges of constables throughout such area and also throughout any police area any part of which is included in such special police area. (3) The powers conferred by this regulation on a Secretary of State shall, as respects any area situated wholly in Scotland, be exercised by the Secretary for Scotland ; and shall as respects any area situated partly in England and partly in Scotland, be exercised jointly by a Secretary of State and the Secretary for Scotland. 55B. — (1) Where a Secretary of State is satisfied as respects any area that it is expedient for the better protection of that area from fire that, in case of an air raid or apprehended air raid, the fire brigades and fire appliances in that area or any of them should be employed under single control he may by order : — (a) constitute the area a special fire brigade area and define the limits thereof; (6) provide that, in case of an air raid or apprehended air raid, the fire brigades in the special area or any of them shall co-operate in accordance with a scheme approved by him, and shall, for the purpose of carry- ing out such scheme, act under the directions of a Reg. (56) as to Trial of Offences. 171 single authority, being the Chief Officer of one of the rire Brigades in the special area or such other person or authority as may be specified in the order ; (c) make such additional and supplemental provisions as appear to him to be necessary for the purpose of giving full effect to the order ; and a Secretary of State may also from time to time give such directions as appear to him expedient for the purpose of giving full effect to the order. (2) All officers and members of fire brigades in the area to which the order applies shall comply with the directions of the Secretary of State, and with the directions of the authority specified in the order. (3) The powers conferred by this regulation on a Secretary of State shall as respects any area situated in Scotland be exercised by the Secretary for Scotland. Trial and Punishment of Offences.{^) 56. — (1) Except as otherwise provided by this regulation, a person alleged to be guilty of an offence against these regulations ojf^^^Qces may be tried either by court-martial, or by a civil court with a March 2S1915 jury,(b) or by a court of summary jurisdiction. (c) (2) Where a person is alleged to be guilty of an offence which is by these regulations declared to be a summary offence he may, if not subject to the Naval Discipline Act(d) or to military law Jan. 27, I9i6. be tried by a court of summary jurisdiction and not otherwise, March 23,i9i5 and if he is so subject he may be so tried or may be dealt with as Jan. 27, I9i6. for an offence against the Naval Discipline Act(d) or military Jaw as the competent naval or military authority may decide. (a) Statements at Preliminary Investigations. — As to the giving in evidence on a trial by court-martial, or civil court with a jury (including the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland), for offences against the Regulations of depositions of witnesses at preliminary investigations in cases where the witness subsequently dies or becomes incapacitated for attendance by illness or war service, see the Evidence (Amdt.) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 94), printed as Appendix I, p. 391. (to) Suspension of Trial by Jury. — On suspension by Proclamation of 5 Geo. 5. c. 34. s. 1 (Right of British Subject charged with Offence to be tried by Civil Court (printed at pp. 5-7 of this Manual), so much of Reg. 56 as relates to trial by jury will cease to have effect, see Reg. 58a and 58d, printed at pp. 179, 180. By Proclamation dated April 26th, 1916 (printed as St. R. & O., 1916, No. 256), the operation of 5 Geo. 5. c. 34. s. 1, was suspended in Ireland. (c) Coort of Summary Jurisdiction. — i.e., in Scotland by the sharifE ■-court, see Reg. 58, p. 178. (d) Naval Discipline Act. — This Act (29 & 30 Yict. c. 109) was amended by the Naval Discipline Act, 1884 (47 & 48 Vict. c. 39), the Naval Discipline Act,1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 41), the Naval Discipline Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5. c. 30), the Naval Discipline (No. 2) Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5 c. 73), the Naval Discipline Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5 c. 34) and the Air Force (Constitution) Act, 1917 (7 & 8 • Geo. 5 c. 51), and has in accordance with section 7 (2) of the 1884 Act, section 2 (2) of the 1909 Act, section 16 of the 1915 Act, section 5 of the 1915 (No. 2) Act, . and section 2 of the 1917 Act, as applied by section 7 of the Air Force (ConBtitution") Act, been printed with the amendments so made down to the passing of the last-named Act, and such print has been put on sale. The sections referred to provide for references in other Acts to the Naval Discipline Act being construed as references to the Act as so amended. The Naval Discipline Act was as to part of s. 67 repealed by the Perjury Act, 1911, and has also been amended as to delegation of powers by 6 & 7 -Geo. 5. c. 17, and 7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 11. 17-2 Reg. (56) as to Trial of Offences. Feb. 29, 1916. March 23, 1915. June 27, 1916. Oct. 3, 1916. June 27, 1916. March 23,1915. (3) Where a person is alleged to be guilty of an offence other than *an offence declared by these regulations to be a summary offence, the case shall be referred to the competent naval or military authority(a) who shall forthwith investigate the case and determine whether or not the case is to be proceeded with, and if it is to be proceeded with, whether or not it is an offence of ^^'^hP^^:. such a character that it can adequatelv be dealt with by a March 23, 1915, 2. £ ••!•.• "^ ' court 01 summary jurisdiction. (4) If it is determined that the case is not to be proceeded with, the alleged offender, if in custody, shall (unless he i» detained on some other charge) forthwith be released. (5) If it is determined that the case is to be proceeded with, but that the offence is of such a character as aforesaid, the offender may, if he is not subject to the Naval Discipline Act(b) or to military law,(c) be tried by a court of summary jurisdiction and not otherwise, and may be so tried notwithstanding that the offence was committed more than six months before the institu- tion of the proceedings before the court, (d) and, if he is so subject, may be so tried or may be dealt with as for an offence against the Naval Discipline Act(b) or military law, (c), as the competent naval or military authority may decide. (6) If it is determined that the case ia to oe proceeded with Feb. 29, 1916. and that the offence is not of such a character as aforesaid, then — March 23,1915. ^^) if ^j^g offender is a British subject and is not a person subject to the Naval Discipline x\ct(b) or to military law, and he claims, in the manner hereinafter pro- vided, to be tried by a civil court with a jury instead of being tried by a court-martial, the case shall be handed over, for the purposes of trial, to the civil authority ; (b) if the offender, being a British subject, does not make any such claim, or if the offender is not a British subject or is a person subject to the Naval Disciplin? Act,(b) or to military law,(c) the competent naval or military authority(») shall, subject to any general or special instructions given by the Admiralty or Army Council, order the case to be tried by court-martial, or, where in pursuance of such instructions the case is not to be tried by court-martial, shall order it to be handed over, for purposes of trial,, to the civil authority. (7) Any case which is handed over to the civil authority may be tried by a civil court with a jury : (a) "Press" and "Munitions" Offences.— Ab respects " press oflEences," see Regalation 56 (13), and as respects" mnnitions offences," see Regulation 56 (14) pp. 174, 175. (b) Naval Discipline Act. — See footnote (d) on p. 171. (o) Persons subject to Military Law. — See hh. 175-177 of the Army Act. (d) Limitation of Time for Prosecution. — The effect of this provision is to exclude the operation of s. 11 of the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1848 (11 & 12 Vict. c. 43). Reg. (56) as to Trial of Offences. 173 Provided that if on further investigation it appears to the pro- secution that a case so handed over to the civil authority is of such a character as can be adequately dealt with by a court of fiummary jurisdiction it may, if the Admiralty or Army Council consent, or in Scotland if the Lord Advocate after consultation with the Admiralty or Army Council so directs, be so dealt with. (8) For the purpose of enabling such a claim as aforesaid to be made, the competent naval or military authority shall, as soon as practicable after his arrest, give to the alleged offender notice in writing, in the form set out in Part I. of the Schedule to these regulations, (a) of the general nature of the charge and of his right (if he is a British subject and not a person subject to the Naval Discipline Act(b) or to military law(c) ) to claim to be tried by a civil court with a jury instead of being tried by court- martial : Provided that it shall not be necessary to give such a notice if the offence is an offence which is by these regulations declared to be a summary offence or it has been determined that the offence is an offence of such a character that it can adequately be dealt f'eft. 29, wis. with by a court of summary jurisdiction. (9) A person to whom such a notice has been given may if he March 23, 1915. is a British subject and not a person subject to the Naval Discip- line Act(b) or to military law(c) within six clear days from the date when it was so given to him claim to be tried by a civil court with a jury instead of being tried by court-martial by giving notice in writing to that effect to the competent naval or military authority in the form set out in Part II. of the Schedule to these regulations. (d) (10) If the alleged offender is in custody he shall, if he is to be tried by court-martial, be kept in or handed over to mili- tary custody, and, if he is to be tried otherwise than by court- martial, be kept in or handed over to civil custody, and if he is ^P^«' ^^^ ^^^^ to be tried by a civil court with a jury, may in England and Ireland without any warrant from a justice of the peace be de- tained in any of His Majesty's prisons, as a person committed for trial for felony, until thence delivered in due course of law, and an order to that effect in the form set out in Part III. of the Schedule to theee regulations(e) shall, if application is made for the purpase, be made by a competent naval or military authority. Provided that the alleged offender so in custody may apply to Jan. 27, 191Q the competent naval or military authority, and if the competent naval or military authority signifies in writing that in his opinion the ease is a proper one for bail,(f) the alleged offender may apply to a justice of the peace for bail, and such justice may, on such (a) Form of Notice to Alleged Offender. — This is printed at p. 184. (b) Naval Discipline Act. — See footnote (d) on p. 171. (c) Persons subject to Military Law. — See ss. 175-177 of the Army Act. (d) Form of Claim to Trial by Jury. — This is printed at p. 185. (c) Form op Order for Detention in Prison. — This is printed at p. 185. (f ) Bail. — As to bail on arrest. — See Regulation 55, at p. 168. 174 . Reg. (56) as to Trial of Offerices. application, admit liim to bail in like manner as if he had been committed by such justice for trial tor a felony, and nothing in this regulation shall affect any power of the High Court, or any power of any court of summary jurisdiction, to admit any person to bail. In Ireland the powers conferred by this proviso on justices of the peace shall be exercisable by resident magistrates and Dublin divisional justices ouiy. March 23.1916. (^j) jj^ England and Ireland offences against these regulations shall not be prosecuted before a civil court with a jury except by or with the consent of the Attorney-General for England or Ireland, as the case may be, nor before a court of summary juris- diction by any person, other than the competent naval or military authority or a person authorised by him, or an officer of Dec.22,i9iG. ij^Hqq^ an officer of customs and excise, an, aliens officer, (a) or ■ a person authorised by the Government Department concerned, l;yorcA ^3,J0ij . except with, the consent of the Attorney-General for England or Dec. 22, 1016. Ireland, as the case may be. Where any of these regulations enables any Government Department to apply by order the regulation or any provision contained in or appended to the regulation, or to make rules or orders, the Government Depart- ment by whose order the regulation or provision is applied, or by whicli the rules or orders are made, shall, for the purposes of this provision, as respects offences against the regulation as so applied, or offences by way of contravention or failure to comply with the rules or orders, be the Government Department concerned; and where the administration of any regulation is assigned by the regulation to any special department, that Government Department shall, for the purposes of this provision, as respects offences against that regulation, be the Government Department concerned. (b) Marc'. 23.j!ji.i (12) For the purposes' of this regulation the expression '* British subject" includes a woman who has married an alien but who before marriage was a British subject. June 2, ioi.->. (13) Where a person is alleged to be guilty of an offence against these regulations which appears to the Director of Public Prosecu- tions(c) in England, the Lord Advocate in Scotland, or the Attorney-General for Ireland in Ireland, to be a press offence as hereinafter defined, the case, instead of being referred to the (a) Aliens Officer. — Defined by Reg. 62, p. 182. (b) Government Department concerned. — Reg. 7e (3) (p. 73) assigns to the Treasury the administration of Regs. 7 c and 7d (relating to foreign securities) for the purpose of Reg. 56 (11). (c) Director of Public Proskcdtions. — The duties of this office are regulated by 42 & 43 Yict. c. 22, 47 & 48 Vict. c. 58, and 8 Edw. 7, c. 3, which last statute severed it from that of the Treasury Solicitor. See also the Regu- lations respecting the duties of the Director of Public Prosecutions, dated Jan. 25, 1886, and printed in Statutory Rules and Orders Rev., 1904, IV, *' Criminal Procedure, E.," pp. 9-11. The powers of the Director under Regs. 56 (13) (14), are exercisable, in -the Isle of Man by the Attorney-General of the Isle, in Guernsey, Sark, Herm and Jethou, by the Law Ofl&cers of the Crown in Guernsey, and in Alderney by H.M.'g Procureur. Reg. (56) as to Trial of Ojfences. 175 competent naval or military authority, shall be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions, (a) the Lord Advocate, or the Attorney-General for Ireland, as the case may be, who shall investigate the case and determine whether or not the case is to be proceeded with, and, if it is to be proceeded with, whether it is to be tried by a court of summary jurisdiction, or by a civil court with a jury, or, subject to the rights of the offender if a British subject under the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, (b) and to the consent of the Admiralty or Army Council, by court-martial. For the purposes of this provision ** press offence " means the publication or attempted publication, or communication or attempted communication for publication, in any newspaper or other periodical, or any reprint of any part thereof, of any information, report, or statement in contravention of the pro- visions of these regulations, and where the person alleged to be guilty of such an offence is also alleged to be guilty '^f any other offence against these regulations in relation to the information 80 published or communicated, or attempted to be so published or communicated, such other offence shall also be treated as a press offence. The decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions, (a) the Lord Advocate, or the Attorney-General for Ireland, as to whether an alleged offence is a press offence or is to be treated as a press offence, shall be conclusive, (c) (14) Where a person is alleged to be guilty of an offence against * ^'^' ^^^^* these regulations which appears to the Minister of Munitions to be a munitions oft'ence as herein-after defined, the case, instead of being referred to the competent naval or military authority, shall be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions, (a) the Lord Advocate, or the Attorney-General for Ireland, as the case may be, who shall investigate the case and determine whether or not the case is to be proceeded with, and if it is to be proceeded with, whether it is to be tried by a court of summary jurisdiction, or by a civil court with a jury, or, subject to the rights of the offender if a British subject under the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, (b) and to the consent of the Admiralty or Army Council, by court martial. For the purposes of this provision " munitions offence " means an offence in contravention of any order made or any directions, regulations, or restrictions given or issued by the Minister of Munitions under these regulations, or an offence against these regulations in respect of any matter within the scope of the powers and duties for the time being assigned to the Minister of Munitions, and the decision of the Minister of Munitions as to whether an alleged offence is a munitions offence shall be conclusive. fa) Director op Public Prosecutions. — Se§ footnote (c) to Reg. 56 (13), p. 174. (b) 5 Geo. 5, c. 34, printed at pp. 5-8 of this Manual. (c) " Press Offence." — See Fox v Spicer, Times Law Rep., Vol. 33 p. 172. 176 Regs. (56-^) as to Trial and Punishment by Civil Courts. Trial and punishment by civil courts. March 23,1916. June 10, 1915. June 1, 1916. 56-^. Any offence tried by a civil court with a jury shall be deemed to be a felony, and on conviction of the offender he shall be liable to such punishment as might have been inflicted under Regulation 57 if the case had been tried by a general court- martial. Provided that a sentence of death shall not be imposed unless the offender has pleaded guilty to committing the offence with the intention of assisting the enemy, or the jury find that the offence was committed with such intention. (a) X arch 23,1915. Where sentence of death is passed by such a civil court, the court may order the sentence to be executed in any manner in which a court-martial may order a sentence of death to be exe- cuted. If the manner in which the sentence is to be executed is by shooting, the court may direct that the offender be handed over to the military authority, and in such case the sentence shall be exectited as if it had been passed by a court-martial, but in England shall not be carried into execution until after such time as is allowed by the Criminal Appeal Act, 1907, (b) for giving notice of appeal or notice of application for leave to appeal under that Act, nor pending such appeal or application ; or in Scotland until after such date as may be specified in the sentence. (o) In England and Ireland a court of quarter sessions shall not have jurisdiction to try such a felony. In Scotland the court having jurisdiction to try such a felony shall be the High Court of Justiciary. (d) For the purpose of the trial of a person for such a felony, the offence shall be deemed to have been committed either at the place in which the same actually was committed, or in any place in the United Kingdom in which the offender may be found, or to which he may be brought for the purpose of speedy trial. (a) Appeals from Convictions, (i) From convictions under this Regula- tion in England an appeal lies to the Court of Criminal Appeal on questions of law, or with leave of that Court, on questions of fact, or against the sentence (Criminal Appeal Act, 1907, 7 Edw. 7. c. 23, s. 3). As to procedure, see the Criminal Appeal Rules, 1908 (printed in Annual Volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1908, pp. 239-291). If the Attorney General certifies that the decision of the House of Lords involves a point of law of exceptional public importance, and that it is desirable in the public interest that a further appeal should be brought, either the prosecutor or the defendant may appeal to the House of Lords (7 Edw. 7. c. 23, s. 1 (6)). (ii.) In Scotland there is no appeal from the High Court of Justiciary. (iii.) In Ireland points of law may be reserved oy special case for the Court of Crown Cases Reserved (11-2 V. c. 78, ss. 1-4, 40-1, V. c. 57, ss. 50, 65). (iv.*) From convictions by courts-martial there is no appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal or other civil court, but the Acts and Regulations governing courts-martial make provision for the review of decisions. (b) Ckiminal Appeal Act, 1907.— 7 Edw. 7. c. 23. (o) Execution of Sentence of Death. — See s. 2 of the Criminal Law (Scotland) Act, 1830 (11 Geo. 4. and 1 Will. 4. c. .37) which specifies the periods within which the sentence of death is to be carried into execution. (d) High Court of Justiciary. — See footnote (a) (ii.) above. 177 Prosecutions before Court of summary jurisdiction by officers, &c. of National Service Department. Oct. 23, 1917. Trial and punishment by courts- martial. Nov. 28, 1914. Regs. (56^, 57) as to Prosecutions before Court of Summary Jurisdiction; Trial and Punishment by Courts-Martial. 56^. — (1) Any officer or otlier person autkorised in tliat belialf by the Director- General of National Service may, althougli lie is not a counsel or solicitor, prosecute or conduct before any court of summary jurisdiction, any proceedings arising out of any matters with respect to which powers or duties are for the time being vested in or performed by the Director-General of National Service. (2) This regulation shall not apply to Scotland. 57. A person found guilty of an offence against these regula- tions by a court-martial »hall be liable to be sentenced to penal servitude for life or any less punishment, or if the court finds that the offence was committed with the intention of assisting the enemy to suffer death or any less punishment, and the court may in addition to any other sentence imposed order that any goods in respect of which the offence has been committed be forfeited : Provided that a sentence of detention in detention barracks shall not be awarded for an offence under these regulations and that no sentence exceeding six months' imprisonment with hard labour shall be imposed in respect of any contravention of Regulations 12, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28a, 53, 60, and 61 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention of assisting the enemy or, in the case of Regulation 27, of causing any such disaffection, interference or prejudice as is mentioned in that regulation. A court-martial having jurisdiction to try offences under these Nor. 28,i9i4. regulations shall be a general or district court-martial convened by an officer authorised to convene such description of court- martial within the limits of whose command the offender may for the time being be; but nothing iu this regulation shall be con- strued as authorising a district court-martial to impose a sentence of penal servitude. Any person tried by court-martial under these regulations shall, for the purposes of the provisions of the Army Act(a) relating to offences, be treated as if he belonged to the unit in whose charge he may be ; but no such person shall be liable to summary punish- ment by a commanding officer. March 23, 1915. Feb. 6, 1917. March 13,1917. Oct. 14, 1915. (a) Army Act. — The Army Act (44 & 45 Vict. c. 58) has been repeatedly amended and has in accordance with s. 8 (2) of the Army Annual Act, 1885 (48 & 49 Vict. c. 8), been printed with the amendments made down to the end of the session 5 & 6 Geo. 5, and such print has been put on sale. S. 70 (5) of the Army Act was subsequently amended by 6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 33, by s. 4 of the Army (Annual) Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 5), and by ss. 4, 5 of the Army (Annual) Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. 9). -See also the Army Transfers Act, 1915 (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 43), which as amended by 6 Geo. 5. c. 15, s. 13, amends s. 83 of the Army Act. S. 8 (3) of the 1885 Act provides that references in any past or future Act to the Army Act shall be construed to refer to the Army Act as so amended. 178 Reg. (58) as to Trial and Punishment by Courts of Summary Jurisdiction. Trial and punishment by courts of summary jurisdiction. Nov. 28 1914. Feb. 29, 1916. Xoe. 28. 1914. June 10, 1915. 58. A person convicted of an offence against these regulations by a court of summary jurisdiction shall be liable to be sentenced to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds, or to both such imprisonment and fine, and the court may, in addition to any other sentence which may be imposed,, order that any goods in respect of which the offence has been committed shall be forfeited. For the purpose of the trial of a person for such an offence the offence shall be deemed to have been committed either at the place in which the same actually ^was committed, or at any place in which the offender may be, and the court in Scotland shall be the sheriff court. In Ireland for the purposes of such trial a summons may be issued by a justice to a witness who is not within his jurisdiction and any such summons may, in Ireland, be issued, served and enforced in the same manner as a summons to a witness within the jurisdiction of the issuing justice. Section seventeen of the Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1879, (a) shall not apply to the charge of offences against these regulations. Any person aggrieved by a conviction of a court of summary jurisdiction under these regulations may appeal in England to a court of quarter sessions, and in Scotland under and in terms of the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act8,(b) and in Ireland in manner provided by the Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Act8.(c) In addition and without prejudice to any powers which a court may possess to order the exclusion of the public from any proceed- ings, if, in the course of proceedings before a court of summary (a) Claim to Trial by Jury. — S. 17 relates to the right to claim trial by jury in case of certain offences otherwise triable summarily. (b)— (i) Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Acts. These are the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act, 1908 (8 Edw. 7. c. 65), which consoli- dated and amended the previous Acts, and the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act, 1908, Amendment Act, 1909 (9 Edw, 7. c. 28). (ii) Appeals. The appeal is by stated case to the High Court of Justiciary under ss. 60-76 of the 1908 Act or by any other competent mode of appeal, see s. 76. There is ntv appeal " on the merits " in any case. As to the High Court of Justiciary, see footnote (a) (ii.) to Reg. 56a, p. 176. — ■' (iii) Fees. As to fees, see Act of Adjournal of December 18, 1896, printed in Statutory Rules and Orders Revised, 1904, at p. 22 of title " Justiciary, High Court of, S." No fee is payable by an appellant in custody in respect of an appeal against the amount of caution fixed or on account of refusal of liberation by the sheriff court, see the Act of Adjournal of March 20, 1909, printed Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912, p. 1466. (c) — (i) Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Acts. These Acts are so far as respects the Dublin Metropolitan Police District, the Acts regulating the powers and duties of justices of the peace or of the police of that district, and as respects any other part of Ireland, the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851 il4 & 15 Vict. c. 93) and any Act, past or future, amending the same. (See aterp. Act, 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 63), s. 13 (9).) (ii) Appeals. Under these Acts the appeal is to Quarter Sessions, and by special case on point of law to the High Court, see 20 & 21 Vict. c. 43. Trial by courts- martial on suspension of 5 Geo. 5. c. 34. March 23, 1915. July 28, 1915. March 23, 1915. Reg. (58^, 58^, 58^) as to Trial and Punishment by Courts- 179 martial, on suspension of Trial by Jury; Burden of Proof; Evidence of Orders of CoTnpetent Naval or Military Authority. jurisdiction against any person for an offence against these regulations or the proceedings on appeal, application is made by the prosecution, in the public interest, that all or any portion of the public shall be excluded during any part of the hearing, the court may make an order to that effect, but the passing of sentence shall in any case take place in public. (a) 58-^. Whenever His Majesty by Proclamation suspends the operation of section one of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, (b) either generally or as respects any specified area, then, as respects all offences committed against these regulations, or (as the case may be), all such offences committed within the specified area, so much of Regulation 66 as relates to trial by a civil court with a jury, and in particular paragraphs (6) to (10) and (13) thereof, shall, so long as the Proclamation remains in force, cease to have effect, without prejudice however to any proceedings under the said section which may be pending at the date of the issue of such Proclaruation, and in lieu of the said paragraphs, the follow- ing provision shall have effect : — "If it is determined that the case is to be proceeded witK and that the offence is not of such a character as afore- -4p» t7 26, loie. said, the case may be tried by court-martial, and notwith- March 23,i9i5. standing anything in Regulation 57 a field general court- martial convened by an officer authorized to convene such a court-martial shall have the like jurisdiction to deal with the case as in the last-mentioned regulation is conferred on a general court-martial." 58^. Where under these regulations any act if done without Burden of lawful authority or without lawful authority or excuse is an proof of offence against these regulations, the burden of proving that the ^^T^"^u. act was done with lawful authority or with lawful authority or excuse on °^ excuse shall rest on the person accused. accused. June 10, 1916. 58^. Every document purporting to be an order or other instru- Evidence of ment issued by a competent naval or military authority and to be orders of signed by such an authority shall be received in evidence and be ^T^^^ deemed to be such an order or instrument without further proof military unless the contrary is shown. (c) authority. Jidi/ 28, 1915. (a) Hearing in Camera. — See Section 1 (3) of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5. c. 34), (p. 6 of this Manual), which makes ~- similar provision as to trials for felony by civil courts. (h') Suspension of Trial by Jury. — 5 Geo. 5. c. 34, s. 1 (Right of British subject charged with offence to be tried by Civil Court), printed at pp. 5-7 of this Manual. By Proclamation dated April 26, 1916 (printed as St. R. & 0., 1916, No. 256), the operation of the said section was suspended in Ireland. (c) Orders of Competent Naval or Military Authority. — S. 38 of the Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act, 1908, has been held to apply to these orders. See Brander v. Mackenzie (1915, S. C. (J), p. 47 ; 1915, 7 Ad. 609) ; Cameron v. McAvoy (1916, 2 S.L.T. 169). 180 Regs. (581*, 59^ 60) as to Trial by Courts-Martial of Offences by Military while Trial by Jury is suspended; Saving of other Powers; Publication of Notice of Order; Tampering with Notices. Trial by courts- martial of offences committed by the niilitary while 5 Geo. 5, c. 34 is suspended. Jfay 23, 1916. June 27, 1916. May 23, 1916. June 8, 1916. 58^. Where His Majesty has by Proclamation suspended, either generally or as respects any specified area, the operation of section one of the Defence joi the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, (a) then any person who is alleged to have committed any offence (whether an offence against these regulations or otherwise) at any place within the United Kingdom or within the specified area, as the case may be, while the Proclamation was in force and while he was subject to military law shall, unless the competent militaiy authority otherwise directs and notwithstanding any- thing in any Act or law to the contrary, be liable to be tried for the offence by court-martial and not otherwise, and on any such trial the procedure of the court-martial and the punishment to be inflicted in case of conviction shall be as prescribed by the Army Act.(b) Provided that nothing in this regulation shall be construed as affecting the powers of commanding ofl&cers to deal summarily with offences under the Army Act, (a) or of courts of summary- jurisdiction to deal with offences punishable on summary conviction. Saving of other powers. Nov. 28, 1914. Saving of Powers. 59. The powers conferred by these regulations are in addition to and not in derogation of any powers exercisable by members of His Majesty's naval and military forces and other persons to take such steps as may be necessary for securing the public safety and the defence of the Realm, and nothing in these regulations (shall affect the liability of any person to trial and punishment for any offence or war crime otherwise than in accordance with these regulations. Publication of notice of Order ; tampering with notices. Nov. 28, 19 U. Oct. 14, 1915. Noc.16, 1917 Notices and Permits. 60. The competent naval or military authority, or any other person by whom an order is made in pursuance of these regula- tions, shall publish notice of the order in such manner as he may consider best adapted for informing persons affected by the order, and no person shall without lawful 'authority deface or otherwise tamper with any notice posted up in pursuance of these regula- tions, or any other notice, advertisement or placard, relating to any naval or military matters or any matters connected with I any financial or other measures taken or any financial or other I (a) Suspension of Trial by Jury.— 5 Geo. 5. c. 34, s. 1 (Right of British subject charged with offence to be tried by Civil Court), printed at pp. 5-7 of this Manual. By Proclamation dated April 26, 1916 (printed as St. R. & O., 1916, No 256), the operation of the said section was suspended in Ireland. (1») Army Act.— See footnote (a) to Reg. 57, p. 177. Regs. (61, 61-A-, 62) as to Production of Permits; Evidence of 181 Notice calling up Man; Interpretation of Regulations . arrangements made by or on behalf of His Majesty's Govern- ment witb a view to tbe prosecution of the war or otherwise connected with the public safety or the defence of the Realm exhibited or posted up under lawful authority, and if he does so Nov.:i8,i9i4. shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (») 61. Any person claiming to act under any permit or permission Production granted under or for the purposes of these regulations shall, if pf permit for at any time he is required to do so by the competent naval or ^'^^P*^*'^^^ '■> military authority or any person authorised by him, or by any revoke naval or military officer, or by any sailor or soldier engaged ob permits. sentry patrol or other similar duty, or by any officer of custome Nov. 2s, wm. and excise, officer of police or aliens' officer, produce the permit or permission for inspection, and if he refuses to do so he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. (a) Any permit or permission granted under or for the purposes of any provision of these regulations may at any time be revoked. 61-^. A certificate purporting to be signed by a recruiting Evidence of official of the Ministry of National Service that a notice calling notice up a man from the army reserve to report for military service calling up has been delivered at, or sent by post to such man addressed to, ^^^"^ ^J^^m his last known place of abode shall, in any proceedings taken f^j. military against such man for failure to comply with the notice, be service, evidence unless the contrary is proved that such notice has been Fch. 5, wis. so delivered or sent. Such certificate shall until the contrary is proved be deemed to have been signed by such recruiting official without proof of the official character of the person appearing to have signed it. Definition of Competent Naval and Military Authorities and Interpretation of Regulations. 62. The Admiralty or Army Council(b) may appoint any com- interpreta- missioned officer of His Majesty's Naval or Military Forces, not tion. below the rank of lieutenant-commander in the Navy or field Nov. 28, lOM. officer in the Army, to be a competent naval or military authority and may authorise any competent naval or military authority thus appointed to delegate, either unconditionally or subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, all or any of his powers under these regulations to any officer qualified to be appointed a competent naval or military authority, and an officer so appointed, or to whom the powers of the competent naval or military authority are so delegated, is in these regulations referred to as a (a) Maximum Penalty under Regs. 60 or 61. — No sentence exceeding 6 months imprisonment with hard labour can be imposed for a contravention of Reg. 60 or Reg. 61 if the offender proves that he acted without any intention o€ assisting the enemy. See Reg. 57, p. 177. (b) Army Council. — See footnote (a) to Reg. 1, p. 40. 182 Reg. (62) as to Interpretation of Regulations. Feb. 29. 1916. competent naval or military authority. (a) Where the holder of a designated office has been appointed to be a competent naval or military authority, or any powers of the competent naval or military authority have been delegated to the holder of a desig- nated office, then, unless express provision is made to the contrary, the appointment or delegation shall be deemed to extend, and shall be deemed always to have extended, to the person for the lime being performing the duties of the office designated, if he is so qualified as aforesaid. iVop. 28, 1914. ^or tte purposes of these regulations the expression ' ' aliens officer " shall have the same meaning as in the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1914. (b) March 23, 1915. For the purposes of these regulations, the expression ** war material " includes arms, ammunition, warlike stores and equip- ment, and everything required for or in connection with the production thereof. April 22, 1916. For the purposes of these regulations, printing includes any mechanical mode of reproduction. June 13, 1917. For the purposes of these regulations references to Allies and States in alliance with His Majesty shall include States acting June 28, 1917. in naval or military co-operation with His Majesity in the present ' ■ war. July 17, 1917. For the purposes of these regulations the expression "enemy country " includes any territory in the military occupation of the enemy but shall not include any territory in the military occupation of His Majesty or His Allies. Dec. 21, 1917. For the purposes of these regulations the expression "chief officer of police" shall include any police officer duly authorised to take the place and exercise the powers of the chief officer during his absence from duty. Aliens oflBcers. (a) " Competent Military Authority." — This expression has in the Army Act a different meaning. In that Act it means the Army Council (see a. 101) and certain high military authorities (see s. 87, &c.). (b) Aliens Officer. — Article 15 of the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1914 (printed at p. 52 of the Manual of Emergency Legislation), is as follows : — 15. — (1) The following persons, that is to say — (a) any immigration officers appointed under the Aliens Act, 1905 : and (6) any persons appointed for the purpose^by a Secretary of State ; shall be aliens officers for the purposes of this Order at the various ports in the United Kingdom, and shall in the exercise of their powers act under general or special instructions from the Secretary of "State, and, subject to such instruc- tions, shall have power to enter on board any vessel, and to detain and examine all persons arriving at or leaving any port in the United Kingdom, and to require the production of any documents by such persons, and generally to take such steps as are sanctioned by this Order or as may be necessary for giving effect > to this Order. Article 15 of the Aliens Restriction Order (printed as Statutory Rules and Orders, 1916, No. 122), reproduces ipsissimis verbis, Article 15 of the 1914 Order which it revoked. For list of regulations conferring special powers on an Aliens Officer, see that heading in Index at end of this Manual. Regs. (63, 64, 65) as to Short Title, Printing, Interpretation, and Construction of Regulations. 63. These regulations maybe cited as the Defence of the Realm Regulations. The Interpretation Act, 1889, applies for the purpose of the interpretation of these regulations and of orders and rules made thereunder, in like manner as it applies for the purpose of the interpretation of an Act of Parliament and as if these regulations were an Act of Parliament. (a) 183 Short title, and appli- cation of Interpreta- tion Act. Jan. 24, 1917. Feb. 23, 1917. 64. Where by any Order in Council for the time being in Printing and force, any regulations or words are directed to be added to or construction omitted from these regulations, or to be substituted for any tio^g^^s^" other regulations or words in these regulations, then copies of amended, these regulations printed under the authority of His Majesty's jan. 24,1917. Stationery Office after such direction takes effect may be printed with the regulations or words added or omitted or substituted for other regulations or words as such direction requires, and with the regulations and paragraphs thereof numbered in accordance with such directibn; and these regulations shall be construed as if they had, at the time at which such direction takes effect, been made with such addition, omission, or sub- stitution. (1>) 65. A reference in any Order in Council or other document Construction to the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, oi references or to the Defence of the Realm Regulations, or to any of them, ^" ^^'^^^ shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed to refer regulations. to these regulations as amended by any Order in Council for the j^^^ ^^ ^g-^^^ time being in force. (a) Construction of Eegulations and op Orders thereunder. — The effect of Eeg. 63 would appear to be that — (1) In the Regulations themselves all expressions defined by the Interpre- tation Act (52 & 53 Vict. c. 63), though not occurring in the Defence of the Realm Acts have the respective meanings so given to them and all the rules of construction laid down by that Act for the con- struction of Acts of Parliament apply to the construction of the Regulations ; . (2) In an Ordej under the Regulations expressions occurring both in the Order and in the empowering Regulations have the same meaning as they have in the empowering Regulations {see s. 31 of the Interpretation Act) ; (3) But both as regards the Regulations and the Orders thereunder such interpretation is excluded by anything in the Regulation or Order importing " a contrary intention." {See the provision to this effect which occurs throughout the Interpretation Act.) (b) Printing of Regulations as amended. — The Defence of the Realm Regulations are, in accordance with Regulation 64, herein printed as a single Consolidated Code. 184 Reg. (66) as to Previous operation of Revoked Regulations ; Form of Notice to Alleged Offender. Operation of revoked Jan. 24, 1917. 66. The fact that any regulation or provision of a regulation is, or has been, revoked or superseded by any subsequent regula- re1i*T°**^ tion shall not affect, and shall be deemed not to have affected, the previous operation of any regulation or provision so revoked or superseded, or the validity of any action taken under any such regulation or provision, or any penalty or punishment incurred in respect of any contravention or failure to comply with any such regulation or provision, or any proceeding or remedy in respect of any such penalty or punishment. (a) Feb. 27, WIS. Where a regulation or provision of a regulation has been amended by the substitution of one Government Department or authority for another as the authority to exercise any power under the regulation or provision the amendment shall not affect any order made, licence or other instrument issued or action taken in pursuance of the power by the original authority, but any such order, licence or instrument shall until revoked or amended con- tinue in force as if it had been made or issued by the substituted authority and as if for references in the order, licence or instru- ment to the original authority theje were substituted references to the substituted authority. SCHEDULE. March 23,1915. (a) Here insert name of alleged offender. (6) Here state general nature of the charge. (e) Here insert address to which the claim is to be sent. Pakt I. Form of Notice to he given to an Alleged Offender. (b) To Co) You are hereby informed that the general nature of the charge against yoa is (6) If you are a British subject [or (in the ease of a woman who has married an alien) were before marriage to an alien a British subject] and are not a person subjeet to the Naval Discipline Act or to military law you are entitled to claim to be tried upon the said chargefs] by a civil court with a jury [or in Scotland by the High Court of Justiciary] instead of by a court martial. If you are entitled and wish to make such a claim you must sign the form appended hereto and send it within six clear days from the receipt of this notice to the competent naval or military authority at the address designated b'»low. Dated the day of Signature- 1918. Competent Naval [or Military] Authority. Address (c)- N.B. — The competent naval or military authority should cause a record to be made of the date when this notice is received by the alleged offender. (a) Parallel Provision. — A clause to the like effect of Reg. 66 forms Art. 9 of the Order in Council of Nov. 6th, 1916 (St. R. & O., 1916, No. 764), amending the Aliens Restriction Order. (b) This Notice is provided for by Regulation 56 (8), p. 173. See also footnotes thereto. Forms of Cladm to Trial by Jury, and of Order for Detention in England or Ireland. 185 Paet II. • Form of Claim to he appended to the Notice in Part /.(a) To the competent naval or military authority at (a) I, , am a British subject [was before my marriage to an alien a British subject] and am not a person subject to the Naval Discipline Act or to military law, and I claim to be tried for the said offence by a civil court with a jury [or in Scotland by the High Court of Justiciary] instead of by a court martial. Signed ■■ March 23,1915. (a) The address of the competent naval or military authority should be here inserted. This claim may be sent hj registered post, or if you are in custody by delivering it to the person m whose custody you are. The competent naval or military authority should cause a record to be made of the date when the claim is given to him. Part III. Form of Order for Detention in Priton of Alleged Offender.(h) To the Governor of His Majesty's Prison at Whereas it has been determined in accordance with the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, Number 66, that A.B. suspected of having committed offences against the said regulations and now in military custody shall be tried by a civil court with a jury instead of by a court martial. Now, I, the undersigned, being the competent [naval or] military •nthority within the meaning of the said regulations, do hereby request and require yon to receive the said A.B. into His Majesty's prison afor** ■aid and therein to detain him as a prisoner committed to the said prison for trial for felony, and produce him, as and when required, for the Surpose of his said trial by a civil court with a jury, and until he b« elivered from your custody in due course of law. Dated the day of 1918. (Signed). Competent Naval [or Military] Authority. April 13, 1915. (a) This form of Claim is provided for by Regulation 56 (9), p. 173. See also footnotes thereto. (b) This form of Order for Detention is provided for by Regulation 66 (10), p. 173, under which the Order can also be made by the Minister of Munitions. It is not applicable to Scotland. 186 List of Classes of Orders of a General Character made under the Regulations. PART III. ORDERS OF A GENERAL CHARACTER MADE UNDER THE REGULATIONS. In this the 5th Edition of the Defence of the Realm Manual, Part III varies from the corresponding Part in the previous Edition to the following extent. The War Materials Supplies Orders, and the Pood Control and Production Orders, which are printed in the " War Material Supplies Manual," the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual " and the "Food Control Manual " are npt reproduced in the present Manual. Nor are the Treasury Securities Orders, which will be included in a new edition of the " Finance Manual," now in course of preparation. A year ago there were some 30 Classes of General Orders under the Regulations : there are now nearly 50 such Classes, and the following is a list of them. They are here classified according to, and except where they fall within the other Manuals mentioned above, printed in the sequence of the particular Regulation from which, or from which in common with other powers, they appear to derive their force. For the Headings and other words preceding each Order, for the Grouping of Orders under a particular Regulation, which to facilitate reference has been adopted, and for the Explanatory Notes (which do not form part of the Orders as issued), the Editor of this Manual is alone responsible. Alexander Pulling. I. Orders under Reg. 2^ (2) constituting Special " J^ect- ment" Areas, pp. 189-192. II. Orders and Notices under Reg. 2^ as to taking posses^ sion of War Material, Forage, §*c., p. 193. III. Orders under Reg. 2 regulating or prohibitijig Manu- facture of, or Dealings in. War Material, Forage^ 4-c., p. 193. I V. Orders under Regs. 2^, 2^, 2<*^, and 2^ as to Mainten- ance of Supply of Articles of Food, p. 194. V. Orders and Memoranda under Reg. 2"^*^ as to Main- tenance of Supply of Articles other Ihan Food^ pp. 195-263. VI. Orders under Reg. 2^ as to Cultivation of Lands, p. 263. V'll. Orders under Reg. 2^ as to Agricultural Executive Committees, and as to Drainage of Lands, p. 264. VIII. Memoranda under Reg. 2^^ as to reduction of Acreage under Hops, p. 264. List of Classes of Orders of a General Character made under the Regulations. IX. Declaration binder Reg. 2^ excepting certain classes of holdings in Ireland, p. 265. X. Order under Reg. 2^ as to Killing of Deer in Scotland, p. 265. XI. Orders under Reg. 2^ as to Birds and Rabbits, p. 265. XII. Orders under Reg, 2"^ as to Horses for Agriculture, p. 266. XIII. Orders under Reg. 7 as to requisitioning of Output of certain Factories and Workshops, p. 266. XIT. Orders under Reg, 7^ as to Raihoay Traffic and Fares, pp. 267-275. XV. Order under Reg. 7^^ as to charges for carrying Merchandise between Great Britain and Ireland, p. 276. XVI. Orders and Notices under Reg. 7*^ as to taking Posses- sion of Securities, p. 277. XVII. Directions and Regulations under Reg, 8^ as to the Carrying on of Work, and as to the Engagement or Employment of Workmen, p. 277. XVIII. Order under Reg, 8-^^ as to New Retail Businesses, p. 279. XIX. Orders under Reg, 8^ as to Building and Construction Work, pp. 281, 282. XX. Order binder Reg, 8^^ applying certain Regulations to the Controller ofH.M. Stationery Office, pp. 283-288. XXI. Orders under Reg, 9^* as to tJie carrying, having or keeping of Arms, ^c, pp. 289-291. XXII. Order under Reg, 9^ as to Prohibition of Drilling, p. 291. XXIII, Orders under Reg, 9^ as to Taking Possession of Coal Mines, pp. 292, 293. XXIV. Orders under Reg. 9®^ as to Taking Possession oj Iron Ore Mines and Road Stone Quarries, pp. 294, 295. XXV. Order under Reg, 9^ as to Taking Possession of Canals, and as to Barges used thereon, pp, 297-301. . XXVI. Orders under Reg, 10^ as to the Early Closing of Shops, pp. 301-306. XXVII. Orders under Reg, 11 as to Lights, pp. 306-329. XXVIII. Orders under Reg. 11-*^ as to Economy of Shop Light- ing, pp. 330, 331. XXIX. Order under Reg. 12^ as to Whistling for Cabs in London, p. 332. XXX. Orders under Reg, 14^ as to Outlying Islands, pp. 333-336. [Continued over page. ' 88 List of Classes of Orders of a General Character made under the Regulations. XXXI. Orders under Reg. 15 requiring Censuses of Goods, Animals and of Commodities, p. 337. XXXII. Order under Reg. 15^ as to supply of information as to Motor Spirit, p. 337. XXXIII. Orders under Reg. 15^ requiring Particulars of Businesses oj Persons engaged in Production of, or Dealings in. War Material, 8fc., p. 337. XXXIV. Order under Reg. 15° providing for Agricultural Returns, p. 338. XXXV. Order under Reg. 24 exempting certain Documents from prohibition on Non-postal Communications, p. 338. XXXVI. Order Mncfer Reg. 24^ restricting Despatch of Parcels and Samples, p. 339. XXXVII. Orders under Reg. 29^ constituting Special Military Areas, pp. 340-344. XXXVIII. Orders and Notices under Reg. 30^ as to Dealings in War Material, p. 345. XXXIX. Order under Reg. 30^ prohibiting Dealings in certain Metals, p. 345. XL. Order under Reg. 30^ as to Unlawful Possession of certain Metals, p. 345. XLI. Orders under Reg. 35^ as to Safety Rules for Fac- tories, §'c., pp. 346-356. XLI I. Orders and Notices under Reg. 37 as to Navigation of Vessels, pp. 357-366. XLIII. Orders under Reg. 39 as to Pilotage, pp. 367-375. XLIV. Orders under Reg. 39^^ as to Rates, Dues, and Charges at Ports, p. 375. XLV. Ordei' under Reg. 39^^^ as to Freights, p. 377. XL VI. Directions under Reg. 39^ to Port Authorities, pp. 383-388. XL VII. Order under Reg. 40 as to Supply of Drugs to Mem- bers of H.M.'s Forces, p. 389. XL VIII. Order under Reg. AO^ ^prescribing Form of Record of Dealings in Cocaine or Opium, p. 390. XLIX. Order under Reg. 41AAA as tu Agricultural Employ- ment, p. 390. Order under Reg. 2A constituting the Birmingham Special 189 " Ejectment " Area. I.— Orders Constituting Special "Eject- ment" Areas under Regulation 2a. (This Reg. is printed at p. 41.) sOkders of the Minister of Munitions under Regulation 2a (2) of the Defence of the Realm Regulations constitut- ing Special Areas for the purposes of that sub-section within which the Ejectment from their dwellings of Munition Workers is restricted. List of these Areas. L Birmingham, p. 189. 2. Cumberland^ p. 190. 3. Lancashire, p. 190. 4. Lincolnshire^ p. 191. 5. Warwickshire,^. \^2. 1. Birmingrliam. 'Order, dated January 30, 1918, constituting Birmingham a Special Area. 1918. No. 106. The Minister of Munitions, being of opinion that as respects the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto in which the work of manufacturing producing repairing storing or transporting war material is being carried on the ejectment from their dwellings of workmen employed in that work is calculated to impede delay or restrict that work, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by the Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby orders and declares that the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto is a special area for the purpose of subsection 2 of Regulation 2a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations: HuTnbert Wolfe. Dated this 30th day of January, 1918. Schedule. The area contained within the circumference of a circle the centre of which is situate at Birmingham Town Hall and the radius of which is ten miles in length. [The above Order was publiihed in the London Gazette, February 1st, 1918.] 190 Order under Reg. 2A constituting the Cumberland and Lancashire Special " Ejectment " Area. 2. Cumberland. Oeder, dated October 1, 191T, constituting a Special Area in THE Counties of Lancashire and Cumberland. [This Order is printed under 3 below.] 3. Lancashire. Order, dated October 1, 1917, constituting a Special Area in THE Counties of Lancashire and Cumberland. 1917. No. 1054. The Minister of Munitions being of opinion that as respects the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto in which the work of manufacturing, producing, repairing, storing, or trans- porting war material is being carried on the ejectment from their dwellings of workmen employed in that work is calculated to impede, delay, or restrict that work, hereby, in pursuance of the powers conferred ujyon him by the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, orders and declares that the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto is a special area for the purpose of subsection 2 of Regulation 2a of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. Dated this 1st day of October, 1917. Winston S. Churchill. Schedule. The County Borough of Barrow-in-Furness, the Urban Districts of Dalton-in-Furness, and Ulverston and so much of the Rural District of TJlverston as is comprised in the Parishes of Anger- ton, Kirkby Ireleth, Osmotherly, Maneriggs, Egton-with-New- land, Pennington, TJrswick, and Aldingham, all in the County of Lancaster. The Urban District of Millom and so much of the Rural District of Bootle as is comprised in the Parishes of Millom Rural and Wickham, all in the County of Cumberland. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, October 9th, 1917.] Orders under Reg. 2-^- constiUitiny the Lancashire and 191 Lincolnshire Special "Ejectment'' Areas. Order, dated December 4, 1917, constituting a Special Area IN THE County of Lancashire. 191T. No. 1249. The Minister of Munitions being of opinion that as respects the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto in which the work of manufacturing, producing, repairing, storing, or transporting war material is being carried on the ejectment from their dwell- ings of workmen employed in that work is calculated to impede, delay, or restrict that work, hereby, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by the Defence of the Eealm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, orders and declares that the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto is a special area for the purpose of sub-section 2 of Regulation 2a of the Defence of the Realm (Con- solidation) Regulations, 1914. Dated this 4th day of December, 1917. Signed on behalf of the Minister of Munitions. U. Wolff, Assistant Secretary. Schedule. The Petty Sessional Divisions of Lonsdale North and Hawkhead and the Township of Foxfield all in the County of Lancaster. [This Order was published in the London Gazette, Dece'mber 4th, 1917.] 4. Lincolnshire. Order, dated January 29, 1918, constituting a Special Area in the County of Lincoln. 1918. No. 105. The Minister of Munitions, being of opinion that as respects the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto in which the work of manufacturing producing repairing storing or transporting war material is being carried on the ejectment from their dwellings of workmen employed in that work is calculated to impede delay or restrict that work, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by the Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby orders and declares that the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto is a special area for the purpose of subsection 2 of Regulation 2a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Winston S. Churchill. Dated this 29th day of January, 1918. 192 Order under Reg. 2^ constituting the Warwickshire Special " Ejectment " Area. Schedule. The Urban Districts of Scunthorpe, Brumby, and Frodiugham, and the Parishes of Crosby and Ashby, all in the CJounty of Lincoln. [The above Order was pabliehed in the London Gazette, February 1st, 1918.] 5. Warwickshire, Okder, dated December 3, 1917, constituting a Special Area IN THE County of Warwick. 1917. ^^o. 1236. The Minister of Munitions, being of opinion that as respects the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto in which the work of manufacturing, producing, repairing, storing, or trans- porting war material is being carried on the ejectment from their dwellings of workmen employed in that work is calculated to impede, delay, or restrict that work, hereby, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, orders and declares that the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto is a special area for the purpose of subsection 2 uf Regulation 2a of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. Dated this 3rd day of December, 1917. U. Woli, Assistant Secretary. Schedule. The City of Coventry and the Parishes of Foleshill and Stoke- in the County of Warwick. [The above Order was published in the London Gasette, December ith, 1917.) Orders under Beg. 2^ as to Taking Possession of War Material, 193 Forage, Sfc, and under Reg. 2^ Regulating or Prohibiting Manufacture of, or Dealings in. War Material, Forage, ^c. II. Orders and Notices as to taking Pos- session OF War Material, Forage, &;c., UNDER Regulation 2b. (tms Reg. is printed at p. 42). (1) Wae Material Supplies Orders. Note. — The Orders and Notices issued by tlie Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions under Eegulation 2b, and those issued >y the Board of Trade under the same Regula- tion as appliecl to them by Regulation 2jj (1), p. 51, and in force February, 28th, 1918, are printed in the February 28, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of Article which is the subject of control and accompanied by a Table shewing which Depart- ment has exercised the control and the date of each Order or Notice. (2) Food Control Orders. Note. — The Orders made by the Food Controller under Regula- tion 2b as applied to him by the concluding paragraph thereof and in force April 30th, 1918, are printed in Part II. of the Edition of that date of the " Food Control Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of article or matter with which they deal. III. Orders Regulating or Prohibiting Manufacture of, or Dealings in, War Material, Forage, &c., under Regula- tion 2E. (This Reg. is printed at p. 45.) ^ (1) War Material Supplies Orders, Note. — The Orders and Notices issued by the Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions under Regulation 2e and those issued by the Board of Trade under the same Regulation as applied to them by Regulation 2jj. (1), p. 51, and in force Februaiy 28th, 1918, are printed in the Feb. 28, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of Article which is the subject of control and accompanied by a Table shewing which Depart- ment has exercised the control and the date of each Order or Notice. 3496 a .-.:./ 194 Orders under Kegs. 2^, 2^, 2GG and 2J as to Maintenance of Supply of Articles of Food. (2) Food Control Oedees. Note. — The Orders made by the Food Controller under Regula- tion 2e as applied to him by the concluding paragraph thereof and in force April 30th, 1918, are printed in Part II. of the Edition of that date of the " Food Control Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of article or matter with which they deal. IV.— Orders as to Maintenance of Supplt OF Articles of Food under regu- lations 2F, 2G, 2GG and 2J.(a) (These Regs, are printed at pp. 45-50.) Note. — All the Orders made by the Food Controller under these Regulations or under Regulations 2b, 2e, 7, or 35a which confer ancillary powers on the Controller and in force April 30th, 1918, are printed in the Edition of that date of the " Food Control Manual." The Orders and Licences of the Food Controller directly relat- ing to the maintenance of supply of articles of food form Part II. of that Manual and are there divided into groups according to the class of article or matter with which they deal. The Orders of the Food Controller and the ancillary Orders of the Local Government Board and of the Secretary for Scotland relating to the establishment of food control committees form Part III. of the said Manual and are there divided according to the parts of the United Kingdom to which they relate. Coal {Pit's Mouth) Prices Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 195 Y. Orders and Memoranda as to Mainten- ance OF Supply of Articles other THAN Food under Regulation, 2JJ. (This Reg. is printed at p. 51.) [Regulation 2JJ (1) confers on the Board of Trade the like powers as are given to the Food Controller by Regulations S^" to 2J (pp. 45-50) as respects any article of commerce not within that Controller's powers.] 1. Coal, p. 195. 2. Cotton, p. 253. ■3. Motor Spirit, Gas and Lamp Oil, p. 253. 4. Paper, p. 254. 5. Tobacco and Matches, 254. 1. Coal. (a) Price of Coal, p. 195. > >> Wholesale Coal Prices Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 197 (/) All other coal, including all coal sold for consumption * in Ireland, 1.?. 3d. per ton, except that where coal sold direct to a consumer not having rail or wharf accom- modation, who makes his own cartage arrangements, is delivered in railway wagon by the factor or merchant in quantities less than 30 tons, the amount • ' chargeable in addition to the price at pit or washery and the transport charges as above defined shall be 2s. per ton unless the consumer has ordered not less than 500 tons of the coal in question for delivery over the following twelve months. Provided that : — (i) Where coal is dealt with by more than one factor or merchant before reaching the consumer or retail merchant, the above amounts of Sd., Qd., 9d., Is., Is. 3d., or 2^. per ton respectively shall be divisible between the diiferent factors and merchants, and each seller, except in the case of the final sale to the consumer or retail merchant, shall at the time of the sale inform the purchaser how much of the above amounts is included in the price, in order that the maximum price may not be exceeded. (ii) In the case of washed fuel, where loss of weight in transit is borne by the factor or merchant, a charge may be made by the factor or merchant in respect of such loss by way of addition to the price per ton at which the fuel is sold to the consumer, not exceeding in any case 2 per cent, of such price. (iii) Where the seller himself provides water transport, otherwise than by the charter of a ship subsequent to the date of this Order, the transport charges ^hall not exceed the rate current at the date of this Order. (iv) Where payment is not made by the consumer or retail merchant before the date on which payment is due to the original owner of the coal or within 30 days of delivery of the coal, whichever is the later, the factor or wholesale merchant may make a reasonable charge in respect of credit to the consumer or retail merchant. Provided also that the maximum charges specified in this article, including the transport charges, may be increased or reduced by the Board of Trade, either (a) generally, or (b) as respects any particular class of business, or (c) as respects the business of any individual factor, merchant or consumer, or (d) as respects any individual contract or sale. 2. All contracts for the purchase or sale of coal in the United Kingdom under which deliveries were being made or were due prior to the 10th September, 1917, are hereby abrogated, prpvided that notwithstanding such abrogation, the seller shall, subject to any instructions which have been or may be given by or on behalf of the Controller of Coal Mines under the Coal Transport Order, 3496 G 3 198 Wholesale Coal Prices Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 1917,(*'') or otherwise, continue to deliver to tke purchaser, and the purchaser shall continue to receive, the coal during the period of the currency of the contract, and under the conditions and at the rates specified thereunder, unless otherwise agreed by both parties, and the price charged as from the 10th September shall not exceed the price chargeable under the contract in accordance with the provisions of the Price of Coal (Limitation) Act,(l>) and of this Order; provided also that in no case shall the price be increased without the consent of the Controller of Coal Mines for the time being appointed by the Board of Trade hereinafter referred to as the Controller. Any party to such contract may apply to the Controller for the variation of or relief against any term or condition of such con- tract, and such application shall be heard and determined by the Controller in the same manner as any question may be determined under Article 6 of this Order, and that article shall apply accordingly. 3. If, in consequence of the provisions of Article 2 hereof, the price to be paid by any person to whom coal is delivered is reduced by any amount, the price to be paid by any person to whom the coal is delivered in pursuance of any subsidiary contract shall be reduced by an equivalent amount unless the Controller otherwise orders. 4. This Order shall not apply to any sale of coal for export or any sale of coal for the manufacture of patient fuel for export or any sale of coal to be used on any ship. 5. No person shall sell or buy or offer to sell or buy any coal at a price exceeding the maximum price hereby fixed. 6. Where any dispute or difference arises between two or more factors or merchants as to the division of the amounts referred to in sub-paragraph (i) of Article 1 of this Order, such dispute or difference shall be referred to the Controller. The Controller on such reference shall consider the cases of the respective parties and take their evidence in such manner as he shall deem most convenient, but shall give each party an opportunity of knowing and answering his opponent's case. If the Controller deems it desirable to hear the pai-ties viva voce, he may appoint a person to hear the evidence and arguments and report to him. The decision of the Controller shall be final and binding on all parties to the reference, and the Arbitration Act, 1899, (c) shall not apply thereto. 7. If any person acts in contravention of this Order, or aids or abets any other person in doing anything in contravention of this Order, that person is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and if such person is a corporation or company, every director and officer of the corporation or company is guilty of the like offence, unless he proves that the contravention took place without his knowledge or consent. 8. The Controller shall be responsible to, and is hereby authorised by the Board of Trade to take all measures that are needed to give effect to this Order. (a) Coal Tbansport Order, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 218. (b) Price op Coal Limitation Act, 1915.— j.c. 5 & 6 (Jeo. 5, c. 75. (c) Arbitration Act, 1889.— 1.«. 52 & 53 Vict., c. 49. Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- He may suspend from time to time and for any period, and in any district or part of a district the operation of all or any of the articles of this Order or parts thereof as he thinks fit, and may restore such operation. He may make such rules and issue such instructions under this Order as may be necessary to give effect to its provisions, and such •rules and instructions shall be deemed to be part of this Order, and shall have the same effect as if they had been included in this Order. 9. (a) This Order may be cited as the Wholesale Coal Prices Order, 1917. (6) This Order shall take effect as from the 10th day of September, 1917. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trade this 5th day of September, 1917. W . F. Marwood, A Secretary of the Board of Trade. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 14th, 1917.] (ill) Retail Coal Prices (a). A. Throughout United Kingdom, p. 199. B. In England and Wales, p. 204. C. In Scotland, p. 209. Z>. In Ireland, p. 212. A. Througrhout United Kingdom. The Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, dated September 11, 1917, made by the Board of Trade. (b) 1917. No. 953. In exercise of the powers conferred upon them by Regulations 2f to 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — 1. The price at which coal delivered by road vehicle from a depot or wharf or railway siding in lots of 1 ton or over may be sold shall, subject to the provisions of Article 13 of this Order, not exceed by more than Is. per ton the price of the coal delivered at the depot or wharf or railway siding in addition to the actual (a) Maximum Prices in Metropolitan Coal Distribution Area. — The Notice of the Controller of Coal Mines under the Household Coal Dis- tribution Order, 1917, is printed p. 242. (b) Accompanying Orders and Memoranda. — This Order was accompanied by a Memorandum as to Increases in Retail Prices of House Coal during the War (p. 203), and by separate Orders conferring powers on the Local Authorities in each part of the Kingdom, and Circulars addressed to them by the Controller of Coal Mines, pp. 204-218. 3496 G 4 200 Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- c^t of handling and delivery, siicli cost to include depot and office expenses, but not interest charges or salaries to owners, partners or directors of the business ; provided that : (i) Where a merchant sells under the same description and at the same price coals of which the prices delivered at the depot or wharf or railway siding are different, the price under this article shall not exceed the average price delivered at the depot or wharf or rail- way siding of the whole of the coal in question with the additions herein or hereinafter mentioned, (ii) Where a coal merchant deals in articles other than coal in the course of hisi business charges common to the s-ale of coal and* other parts of the business are to be fairly apportioned in determining working costs for the purpose of this article, (iii) The exclusion of salaries to owners, partners, or directors from worknig costs shall not apply to reasonable remuneration to such owners, partners, or directors in respect of manual labour or clerical work performed by them. 2. The price of coal sold or delivered in smaller lots than 1 ton from a road vehicle shall not exceed by more than 2^. per ton the maximum selling price in the same district for sales of the same description of coal in Jots of 1 ton or over from road vehicles as prescribed by Article 1 of this Order. 3. The price of coal delivered from a depot, wharf or railway siding to dealers' shops shall be less than the prices provided in Article 1 of this Order by Qd. per ton or such other amount as may be approved by the local authority. 4. The price of coal sold at depots or wharves or railway sidings ■ to hawkers and dealers in quantities less than 8 tons shall be less than the prices provided in Article 1 of this Order by 35. per ton or such other amount as may be approved by the local authority. 5. The price of coal sold in quantities of 2 cwt. or less at dealers' shops shall not exceed by more than \d. per cwt. the maximum selling price in the same district for similar quantities sold from road vehicles as authorised by Article 2 of this Order. 6. The prices for quantities of coarl less than 1 cwt. shall be at the same rate to the nearest farthing as the price per cwt. Fractions of a farihing to be charged as a farthing. 7. The maximum price of coal sold in small quantities to consumers from depot or wharf or railway siding shall be 2d. per cwt. less than the maximum price in the same district for smaller lots than 1 ton sold from road vehicles as provided by Article 2 of this Order. 8. The foregoing maximum prices are for cash on delivery and if credit be taken a reasonable charge may be made therefor; provided that such charge shall not exceed such amount as may be approved by the local authority. Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 201 9. It shall be the duty of all Coal Merchants to supply the local authority, as defined herein, for the district or districts in which their places of business are situated or in which coal is sold or delivered by them with such information as may be required by the local authority for the purpose of ascertaining whether the retail prices of house coal sold in bulk or in small quantities in their area comply with the requirements of this Order. 10. {a) Every local authority, as defined herein, shall, after consultation with the coal merchants in their area, publish in the local press and in such other manner as may appear to the local authority to be desirable lists showing- the prices chargeable under this Order for the various classes of coal sold in the district for household purposes. (6) The local authority may by publication in the manner prescribed herein withdraw or very any or all of the prices pub- lished by them under this Article. 11. The local authority may appoint a committee consisting of members of the local authority and may delegate subject to such conditions as they may think fit to such committee all or any of their functions under this Order. 12. For the purposes of this Order the term '' local authority " means : — In England and Wales the Council of every Municipal Borough, Urban District and Rural District, including the Council of the Isles of Scilly.(a') In Scotland in a County the County Council and in a Royal, Parliamentary or Police Burgh, the Town Council. (b) In Ireland the Council of every County Borough, Borough and Urban District, the Town Commissioners of every Town not being an Urban District, and the Council of every Rural District. 13. The publication of retail prices of house coal by a local authority in the manner prescribed by Article 10 of the Order shall, so long as the prices are not withdrawn or varied as pro- vided therein, be conclusive evidence that such prices comply with the provisions of this Order. 14. {a) No person in charge of a vehicle offering for sale coal in quantities not exceeding two hundredweights in such vehicle shall sell or offer for sale such coal unless there shall be affixed on prominent and conspicuous parts of such vehicle so as to be visible on both sides thereof, metal tablets on which shall be clearly marked in a permanent manner in a figure or figures of at least 3 inches in length the prices per hundredweight at which the coal is offered for sale, and such persons shall not alter, deface, or remove or exchange such figure or figures, except at the place of loading or at the office of his employer. (a) Districts op English Local Authorities. — See footnote (b) to Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) Order, 1917, p. 205. (b) Districts of Scottish Local Authorities. — -See footnote (b) to Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) (Scotland) Order, 1917, p. 209. 202 Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, under Eeg. 2JJ- (6) No person in charge of a vehicle to which is affixed a metal tablet as aforesaid, shall, on a sale of any such coal, charge to the purchaser any price greater than that marked on the said metal tablet. Provided that this Article shall not apply to the area of any County Council in Scotland or of any Rural District Council in England or Wales or Ireland except as regards any part of the area to which the local authority may, with the approval of the Controller of Coal Mines, by order apply it. 15. (a) No person being the owner or occupier or in charge of a shop or premises where coal is sold or kept or exposed for sale in quantities not exceeding 2 cwt. shall sell or offer for sale such coal unless there shall be exhibited in some conspicuous place in the shop or premises where coal is sold or kept or exposed for sale a notice on which shall be clearly printed in figures at least one and three-eighths of an inch in length and half an inch in width the price per 112 lbs., 56 lbs., 28 lbs., 14 lbs. and 7 lbs. at which coal i? offered for sale, and no person shall alter, deface, or remove such notice except at the commencement of each day upon which such shop or premises shall be open for the sale of coal. (6) No person being the owner or occupier or in charge of a shop or premises where coal is sold or kept or exposed for sale in which shop or premises is affixed a notice as aforesaid shall, on a sale of any such coal, charge to the purchaser any price greater than that marked on the said notice. 16. No person shall sell or buy or offer to sell or buy by retail coal of any description (a) at a price exceeding the permitted maximum price on the occasion of such a sale of coal of the same description, or (h) under other descriptions than those specified in the lists of prices published by the local authority as provided in Article 10 of this Order. 17. If any person acts in contravention of this Order or aids or abets any other person in doing anything in contravention of this Order that person is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and if such person is a corporation or company every director and officer of the corpora- tion or company is guilty of the like offence unless he proves that the contravention took place without his knowledge or consent. 18. Articles 1 to 13 of this Order shall not apply to such part of the area of any local authority as is for the time being subject to the provisions of the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917,(») made by the Board of Trade on the 10th August, 1917. 19. The Controller of Coal Mines for the time being appointed by the Board of Trade shall be responsible to and is hereby authorised \iy the Board of Trade to take all measures that are needed to give effect to this Order. He may suspend from time to time and for any period and in any district or part of a district the operation of all or any of the articles of this Order or parts thereof as he thinks fit, and may restore such operation. (a) Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917. — That Order is printed p. 219. MeTnorandum as to Increases in Retail Prices of House Coal during the War : — Reg. 2J«^- He may make sucli rules and issue such, instructions under this Order as may be necessary to give effect to its provisions, and sucli rules and instructions shall be deemed to be part of this Order and shall have the same effect as if they had been included in this Order. 20. This Order may be cited as the Retail Coal Prices Order, 191T. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trade this eleventh day of September, 1917. W. F . Marwood, A Secretary of the Board of Trade. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 18th, 1917.] Memorandum as to Increases in Eetail Pricks of House Coal during the War. 1917, No. 953.* COLLIERY PRICES. Under the Price of Coal (Limitation) Act, 1915, the price charged by a colliery company for a particular description of Coal may exceed by not more than 4s. per ton the price charged by the same colliery under a similar sale of the same Coal on or about the corresponding date in the twelve months ended the 30th June, 1914. In the case of collieries in South Wales and Monmouth and the Forest of Dean this standard amount of 4s. has been increased to 6s. M. per ton. FACTORS' CHARGES. The margin which factors may charge on House Coal is now limited under the Wholesale Coal Prices Order, 1917, to Is. per ton. Where a merchant buys his supplies (or a portion of his supplies) through factors the increase, as com- pared with the pre-war charge, should not be more than 2d. or 3rf. per ton. TRANSPORT. (a) Rail-borne Coal. The only general increase in railway charges is the increase of wagon hire charges for private owners' wagons which was sanctioned by the Price of Coal (Limitation) Act, this increase varying from 2\d. per ton in the case of Coal carried a distance of less than 20 miles to 7 id. per ton in the case of Coal car- ried a distance of 150 miles or more. In general, therefore, railway transport charges will only be increased by a few pence per ton. (J) Sea-borne Coal. In the case of sea-borne Coal the freights to be regarded as legitimate are the current rates of freight as indicated in Article 2 of the Wholesale Coal Prices Order. These will generally be considerably in excess of pre-war freights. DISTRIBUTION FROM DEPOTS. It has been ascertained by an examination of the position in a number of localities that the increase in charges for distribution since the beginning of the War (including depot and office expenses and cartage) is in general about 2s. &d. per ton, but in particular localities the increase may, owing to special circum- stances, be greater or less than this amount. 204 Local Authorities {Retail Coal Prices) Order, under Eeg. 2^^- The above particulars indicate roughly the increase in the different elements making up the retail price of rail-borne Coal as compared with the corresponding figure for the twelve months prior to the War, but these amounts may be varied in certain cases owing to the following circumstances : — (1) Colliery Price. In certain cases the price charged to a merchant may exceed his pre-war price by somewhat more than 4s. per ton (or 6s. 6rf. per ton in the case of collieries in South Wales and Monmouth and the Forest of Dean), owing to the colliery basing its present price not on the sale to the same merchant in the pre-war period, but on a similar sale to another purchaser at the same time at a slightly higher price. In no case, however, should the additional charge be more than a few pence per ton. Further, a merchant may be obtaining part of his supplies from different collieries from those supplying him prior to the War. (2) Railway Iransport. If supplies are obtained from collieries nearer to or farther from the area of consumption than those supplying the merchant prior to the War, the railway ates will generally be reduced or increased accordingly. (3) Distribution. G-enerally speaking it seems to be the case that cartage costs have increased by about 50 per cent, as compared with pre-war charges. In places where costs of cartage were high before the War owing to long haulage or hilly districts, the increase will be correspondingly high, and the sum of 28. 6d. specified above to cover all increases in cost of distribution may be insufficient. Board of Trade, Coal Mines Department, . 8, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, S.W.I. 12th September, 1917. B. In England and Wales. The Locai. Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) Order, 1917, DATED September 11, 1917, made by the Local Government Board. 1917. No. 950. 64,784. To the Councils of the several Municipal Boroughs and other Urban Districts in England and Wales ; — To the Councils of the several Rural Districts in England and Wales ; — To the Council of the Isles of Scilly ; — And to all others whom it may concern. Whereas by Regulations numbered 2j and 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, We, the Local Government Board, may, by arrangement with the Board of Trade, confer and impose on any local authorities and their ojQGicers any powers and duties necessary to provide for the due discharge of any functions assigned to local authorities by certain orders made by the Board of Trade under the Defence of the Realm Regulations ; (a) Circular accompanyino Order. — This Order as issued to the Local Authorities was accompanied by the Circular printed immediately below. Local Authorities {Retail Coal Prices) Order, under Reg. 2JJ- And whereas the Board of Trade have, in pursuance of the said Regulation numbered 2jj, made the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917: (a) Now therefore, in pursuance of Our powers in that behalf, and by arrangement with the Board of Trade, We hereby Order as follows : — Article I. — In these Regulations, unless the contrary inten- tion appears : — (fl) The expression "Local Authority" means, as the case may be, the Council of a Municipal Borough or other Urban District, the Council of a Rural District, or the Council of the Isles of Scilly ; (6) The expression " District " in relation to a Local Authority means, as the case may be, the District or part of a District subject to the jurisdiction of the Local Authority for the purposes of the Public Health Act, 18T5,(t>) and not being a District or part of a District to which the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, for the time being applies. (c) Article II. — We hereby confer and impose upon the Local Authority and upon such of their ofl&cers as they may designate or appoint for the purpose the powers and duties necessary to provide for the due discharge of the functions assigned to Local Authorities by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, within their District, in (Conformity with the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations. Article III. — Any expenses incurred by a Local Authority in the execution of this Order shall be defrayed in like manner as if the expenses had been incurred in the execution of the Public Health Act, 1875.(d) Article IV. — This Order may be cited as " The Local Authori- ties (Retail Coal Prices) Order, 1917." Given under the Seal of Office of the Local Governmesnt Board, this Eleventh day of September, in the year One thousand nine hundred and seventeen. (l.s.) W . Hayes Fisher, President. H. C. Monro, Secretary. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 14th, 1917. (a) Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917. — That Order is printed p. 199. (b) Districts of English and Welsh Local Authorities, — Many of the municipal boroughs and urban districts are now co-terminous with a single parish : the rural districts comprise groups of parishes and as originally con- stituted, and still in certain cases, are co-terminous with a poor law union — minus the boroughs or other urban districts within the union. A statement showing what parishes were on April 1st, 1915, within the district of each borough, urban, or rural district council (" Statement of the County Boroughs, &c., in England and Wales") is published by H.M. Stationery Office. The Council of the Isles of Scilly, which was established by 53 & 54 Vict., c. clxxvi. (confirming an Order of the Local Government Board), has amongst other powers those of a Rural District Council. (c) Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917. — That Order is printed p. 219. (d) Public Health Act, 1875.— (38 & 39 Vict. c. 55.) Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in. England and Wales: — Reg. 2^^. Circular of Controller of Coal Mines to English and Welsh Local Authorities as to Retail Prices of House Coal. 191T. No. 953.** Please reply to- , ^Q^^jy qf TradB, Thr Controller of Coal Mines, ^ _ Board of Trade, Ooal Mines Department, ^' ^wSiTehaS''^''''''' ' ^' RICHMOND Terrace, London, S.W.l. | Whitehali,, ZT. T Tj „ „.,,., KooA London, S.W.l. Telephone: Regent 5220. ' Telegrams: Coaloontro,Parl, London. ,„ , o, . , ,«,- Quote Reference D/3856,PR. ^^^^ September, 1917. SiK, I am directed by the Oontroller of Coal Mines to enclose for your information copies of the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, made by the Board of Trade under Regulations 2 (p) to 2 (jj) of the Defence of the Realm Regulations and of the Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) Order (a) made by the Local Government Board, conferring on local authorities certain powers in connection with the fixing and maintenance of retail prices of house coal under the first mentioned Order. It will be observed that Article 1 of the Retail Coal Prices Order(b) pro- vides that the retail price of House Coal sold in lots of 1 ton or more shall not exceed by more than Is. per ton the cost of the coal delivered at the merchant's depot, together with the merchant's depot and office expenses and cost of cartage, and that Article 9 of the Order authorises your Council to request from the coal merchants in their area such information as the Council may require in order to satisfy themselves that the prices which the merchants propose to charge comply with the requirements of the Order. For the purpose of assisting local authorities in forming an opinion on the information submitted by the merchants a memorandum on the subject of increases in costs during the war is enclosed. From the particulars shown in this memorandum it may be taken that in general (except in the case of sea-borne coal) retail prices should not exceed the prices in operation on or about the corresponding date in the twelve months prior to the war by more than 6s. 6d. to 7s. 6*/. per ton, the lower of these figures applying more particularly to towns in the neighbourhood of collieries. It is, however, to be understood that in certain cases the- increase in pre-war prices is at the present time less than these amounts, and that in such cases there should be no increase in present levels of prices. On the other hand in other districts an increase of more than 7s. 6rf. per ton over pre-war prices may, owing to special circumstances, be justifiable. It is suggested that your Council or a Committee appointed by them in accordance with Article 11 of the Retail Coal Prices Order should call a meeting of the retail coal merchants in their area, and request them to submit for the Council's approval prices to come inixj operation on the 1st October, or as soon as possible thereafter. Where associations of merchants are in existence it will be desirable for the sake of convenience to communicate with them for- this purpose. In many cases, particularly in the case of rural areas, it will probably be convenient that a joint meeting of representatives of local authoritie.H for a number of areas {e.g., the district councils in a particular county or in several counties) and of the merchants in those areas should be held in order to oome to a uniform arrangement as to the general increase over pre-war prices to be sanctioned. The detailed schedules of prices for each district can afterwards be arranged locally with the merchants in the district. The Oontroller is endeavouring to make arrangements on these lines in certain areas. (a) Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) Order, 1917.— That Order i» printed p. 204. (b) Rbtail Coal Prices Order, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 199. Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in England and Wales:— Reg. 2^^. If the prices submitted by the merchants to the local authority or the Committee as the case may be do not exceed those in operation on or about the corresponding date in the twelve months prior to the war by more than the appropriate sum mentioned above, no further irvestigation will be necessary, but if the increase exceeds such amount the merchants shall be requested to furnish details .of the increases in costs in order that the reasonableness of the prices which they suggest may be verified. It may be assumed that prices which make reasonable provision for increases in costs as indicated above comply with the requirements of Article 1 of the Order as to the margin of profit of Is. per ton and when such prices have been decided on a schedule should be drawn up stating the prices for each description of coal under the various conditions of sale and published by the local authority in the local press. The cost of advertisement will be defrayed by the Government. Precise instructions on this point will be communicated to you later. A suggested form of advertisement is appended, but the details both as regards the descriptions of the coal and the methods of sale will vai-y from place to place, and in some cases it may be necessary for a local authority to approve different levels of price for different districts in their area owing to local differences in costs of distribution. 20? SUGGESTED FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT. Pkice of Coal. The Council of under the powers conferred on them by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, hereby announce that the following schedule of prices has been drawn up by them (after consultation with representatives of the local coal merchants as to their costs) as the maximum prices chargeable for the sale of coal by retail for domestic purposes in the of Best U J Selected. Seconds. Bright House. Best Kitchen. Kitchen Nuts. Stove Coal. Sales of 1 ton or more in bulk or in bags — (a) Delivered into cellar ... per ton (6) Delivered at entrance ... ,, Sale of quantities less than 1 ton from road vehicles ... ... ...percwt. Sales of 2 cwts, or less at shops — per cwt.... 56 lbs 28 lbs 14 lbs 7 lbs * Sales to consumers at merchants' depots or wharves or railway sidings — per cwt.... 56 lbs. ... 28 lbs. ... 14 lbs. ... 7 lbs. ... In case the local authority experience difficulty in securing the necessary oo-operation of the merchants with a view to dratving up a schedule of prices, they should inform the Controller of Coal Mines, who will consider Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in England and Wales:— 'Bit^. 2JJ. the question of instituting a formal local inquiry, and if the local authority are satisfied that the prices which the merchants have refused to revise are clearly in excess of the amounts that could be justified on the basis sug- gested above, they should furnish the Controller with full information on the point in order that he may consider whether the circumstances are not such as to warrant the institution of proceedings forthwith. It is to be observed that under Article 13 of the Order, when prices have been duly published by the local authority, a merchant is regarded as complying with Articles 1 to 7 of the Order so long as his prices do not exceed those fixed by the local authority. Until such prices have been established in any locality a merchant is liable to penalties if it is proved that the prices at which he sells do not comply with Articles 1 to 7 of the Order. I am to add that it is necessary that the procedure described above should be followed whether voluntary arrangements as to the limitation of coal prices are in force or not. It will be observed that in addition to their functions in regard to fixing prices, certain local authorities are, under Article 14 of the Retail Coal Prices Order, empowered to order, with the approval of the CJontroller of Coal Mines, that the provisions of that Article as to the displaying of prices on vehicles shall apply to their area or to any part thereof. It i» not intended that the Article should apply to sparsely populated areas in which the maximum prices may vary from village to village on account of differences in cartage costs, but it is suggested that in such cases the local authority arrange, if possible, for the display of the maximum prices in some conspicuous place in each village. If notice boards or hoardings in prominent positions are not available arrangements may be made with the Sub-postmasters for the display of the prices in the Post Office in each village. The Postmaster-General has no objection to this if no other method is practicable. The Retail Coal Prices Order does not apply to such parts of the areas of local authorities in the Metropolitan Police District and adjoining areas as are for the time being subject to the provisions of the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917. (a) In cases in which the Household Coal Dis- tribution Order is in operation in part only of the area of a local authority the Retail Coal Prices Order will, under Article 18 of the Order, apply to the remainder of the area. The above-mentioned Orders and this Circular with the enclosed Memorandum have been placed on sale, and further copies may be obtained either directly, or through any bookseller, from His Majesty's Stationery Office, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, H» F. CARLILL. The Town Clerk. The Clerk of the Urban District Council. The Clerk of the Rural District Council. (a) Household Coal Disteibution Obder, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 219. Local Authorities {Retail Coal Prices) {Scotland) Order, 1917, 209 under Reg. 2JJ- C. In Scotland. The Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) (Scotland) Order, 1917, dated September 11, 1917, made by the Secretary for Scotland (a). 1917, No. ^^^ S. 78 In pursuance of the powers conferred on me by Regulation 2j as read with Regulation 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions and by arrangement with the Board of Trade, I hereby order as follows : — (1) In this Order the expression " Local Authority " shall mean in a County the County Council and in a Royal Parlia- mentary or Police Burgh the Town Council. (b) (2) I hereby confer and impose upon the Local Authority andl upon such of their ofl&cers as they may designate or appoint for the purpose the powers and duties necessary to provide for the due dischargf within their district, in conformity with the Defence of the Realm Regulations, of the functions assigned to Local Authorities by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917. (c) (3) Any expenses incurred by a Local Authority in the execu- tion of this Order shall be defrayed out of the public health general assessment provided that such expenses shall not be reckoned in any calculation as to the statutory limit of that assessment. (d)| (4) This Order may be cited as the Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) (Scotland) Order, 1917. (l.s.) Robert Munro, His Majesty's Secretary for Scotland. Scottish Office, Whitehall. 11th September, 1917. (a) Circular accompanying Order.— This Order as issued to the Local Authorities was accompanied by the Circular printed immediately below. (b) Districts of Scottish Local Authorities.— A statement showing what parishes are within the district of each local authority forms the Pari. Paper 1915 [7992]. Since the date of that Return, Findochty has been " declared to be a burgh." (c) Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917. — This Order is printed p. 199. (d) Expenses in Execution of Order. — As to the public health general assessment, see ss. 135, 136, 137 of the Public Health (S.) Act, 1897 (60 & 61 Vict. c. 38). 210 Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in Scotland: — Eeg. 2JJ. Circular of Controller of Coal Mines to Scottish Local Authorities as to Retail Prices of House Coal. 1917. No. 953.*** Please reply to — The Conteoller of Coal Mines, Board of Trade, 8, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, London, S.W.l. Board of Trade, Coal Mines Department, 8, Richmond Terrack, Whitehall, Telephone: REGENT 5220, * LoNDON, S.W,1, Telegrams: COALCONTRO, PARL, LONDON, Quote Reference D/3856 PR. V2th September, 1917. Sir, I am directed by the Controller of Coal Mines to enclose for your information copies of the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, made by the Board of Trade under Regulations 2 (f) to 2 (jj) of the Defence of the Realm Regulations and of the Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) (Scot- land) Order, 1917, (a) made by the Secretary for Scotland, conferring on local authorities certain powers in connection with the fixing and main- tenance of retail prices of house coal under the first mentioned Order. It will be observed that Article 1 of the Retail Coal Prices Order(b) pro- vides that the retail price of house coal sold in lots of 1 ton or more shall not exceed by more than Is, per ton the cost of the coal delivered at the merchant's depot, together with the merchant's depot and ofiice expenses and cost of cartage, and that Article 9 of the Order authorises your Council 'to request from the coal merchants in their area such information as the ■Council may require in order to satisfy themselves that the prices which the merchants propose to charge comply with the requirements of the Order. For the purpose of assisting local authorities in forming an opinion on the information submitted by the merchants a memorandum on the subject of increases in costs during the war is enclosed, Trom the particulars shown in this memorandum it may be taken that in general (except in the case of sea-borne coal) retail prices should not exceed the prices in operation on or about the corresponding date in the twelve months prior to the war by more than 6s. %d. to 7s, 6d, per ton, the lower of these figures applying more particularly to towns in the neighbourhood of collieries. It is, however, to be understood that in certain cases the increase in pre-war prices is less than these amounts, and that in such cases there should be no increase in present levels of prices. On the other hand in other districts an increase of more than 7s, 6d. per ton over pre-war prices may, owing to special circumstances, be justifiable. It is suggested that your Council, or a committee appointed by them in accordance with Article 11 of the Retail Coal Prices Order, call a meeting of the retail coal merchants in their area and request them to submit for the Council's approval prices to come into operation on the 1st October, or as soon as possible thereafter. Where associations of merchants are in existence it will be desirable for the sake of convenience to communicate with them for the purpose. In many cases it will probably be convenient that a joint meeting of representatives of local authorities for adjoining areas and of the merchants in those areas should be held in order to come to a uniform arrangement as to the general increase over pre-war prices to be sanctioned. The detailed schedules of prices for each district can afterwards be arranged locally with the merchants in the district. The Controller is endeavouring to make arrangements on these lines in certain areas. (a) Local Adthoritibs (Retail Coal Prices) (Scotland) Order, I9i7,— That Order is printed p. 209. (b) Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 199. Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in Scotland Reg. 2JJ- 211 If the prices submitted by the merchants to the local authority or the Committee as the case may be do not exceed those in operation on or about the corresponding date in the twelve months prior to the war by more than the appropriate sum mentioned above no further investigation will be necessary, but if the increase exceeds such amount the merchants should be requested to furnish details of the increase in costs in order that the reasonableness of the prices which they suggest may be verified. It may be assumed that prices which make reasonable provisions for increases in cost as indicated above apply with the requirements of Article I of the Order as to the margin of profit of Is. per ton and when such prices have been decided on a schedule should be drawn up stating the prices for each description of coal under the various conditions of sale and published by the local authority in the local press. The cost of advertisement will be defrayed by the Government. Precise instructions on this point will be communicated to you later. A suggested form of advertisement is appended, but the details both as regards the descriptions of the coal and the methods of sale will vary from place to place, and in some cases it may be necessary for a local authority to approve different levels of prices for different districts in their area owing to the local differences in costs of distribution. SUGGESTED FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT. Price of Coal. The Council of under the powers conferred on them by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, hereby announce that the following schedule of prices has been drawn up by them (after consultation with representatives of the local coal merchants as to their costs) as the maximum prices chargeable for the sale of coal by retail for domestic purposes in the of Best Selected. Seconds. Bright Best Kitchen House. Kitchen. Nu^s. Stove Coal. Sales of 1 ton or more in bulk or in bags (a) Delivered into cellar ... per ton ! (h) Delivered at entrance ... „ Sales of quantities less than 1 ton from road vehicles ... ... ... per cwt. less at shops — Sales of 2 cwts. or per cwt 56 lbs 28 lbs 14 lbs 7 lbs Sales to consumers at merchants' depots or wharves or railway sidings — per cwt 56 lbs. 28 lbs. 14 lbs. 7 lbs. In case the local authority experience difficulty in securing the necessary co-operation of the merchants with a view to drawing up a schedule of prices, they should inform the Controller of Coal Mines, who will consider the question of instituting a formal local inquiry, and if the local authority are satisfied that the prices which the merchants have refused to revise are clearly in excess of the amounts that could be justified on the basis suggested above, they should furnish the Controller with full information 212 Local Authorities {Ireland) Coal Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- on the point in order that he may consider whether the circumstances are not such as to warrant the institution of proceedings forthwith. It is to be observed that under Article 13 of the Order, when prices have been duly .published by the local authority, a merchant is regarded as complying with Articles 1 to 7 of the Order so long as his prices do not exceed those fixed by the local authority. Until such prices have been established in any locality a merchant is liable to penalties if it is proved that the prices at which he sells does not comply with Articles 1 to 7 of the Order. I am to add that it is necessary that the procedure described above should be followed whether voluntary arrangements as to the limitation of coal prices are in force or not. It will be observed that in addition to their functions in regard to fixing prices, certain local authorities are, under Article 14 of the Retail CJoal Prices Order, empowered to order, with the approval of the Controller of Coal Mines, that the provisions of that Article as to the displaying of prices on vehicles shall apply to their area or to any part thereof. It is not intended that the Article should apply to sparsely populated areas in which the maximum prices may vary from village to village on account of differences in cartage costs, but it is suggested that in such cases the local authority arrange, if possible, for the display of the maximum prices in some conspicuous place in each village. If notice boards or hoardings in prominent positions are not available arrangements might be made with the Sub-postmasters for the display of the prices in the Post OflBce in each village. The Postmaster-General has no objection to this if no other method is practicable. The above-mentioned Orders and this circular with the enclosed memorandum have been placed on sale, and further copies may be obtained, either directly or through any bookseller, from His Majesty's Stationery Office, 23, Forth Street, Edinburgh. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, H. F. CARLILL. The County Qerk. The Town Clerk. D. In Ireland. The Local Authorities (Ireland) Coal Order, 1917, dated September 11, 1917, made by the Local Government Board for Ireland. (a) 1918. No. 365. No. 42,769 1917. To every Local Authority in Ireland, being within the definition contained in Article II. of the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, (1») namely : To the Council of every County Borough, Borough or Urban District ; To the Town Commissioners of every Town not being an Urban District ; To the District Council of each Rural District upon whom powers are conferred or duties are imposed by the afore- said Retail Coal Prices Order; and to all others whom it may concern : (a) CiRCDLAR accompanying Order. — This Order as issued to Local Authorities was accompanied by the circular printed immediately below. (b) Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 199. Local Authorities {Ireland) Coal Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 213 Whereas by Regulations numbered 2j and 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, We, the Local Government Board for Ireland, may by arrangement with the Board of Trade confer and impose on any local authorities m Ireland and their ojfficers any powers and duties in connection with the enforcement of certain Orders made by the Board of Trade under the Defence of the Realm Regulations: And Whereas the Board of Trade have, in pursuance of Regula- tions numbered 2f to 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, made the Retail Coal Prices, Order, 1917 : Now, therefore, We, the Local Government Board for Ireland, in pursuance of every power in this behalf enabling Us, and b/ arrangement with the Board of Trade, do hereby order as follows : Article I. — In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears : — (a) The expression " local authority " means, as the ca«e may be, the Council of a County Borough, Borough or Urban District, the Town Commissioners of a Town not being an Urban District, or the District Council of a Rural District upon whom powers are conferred or duties are imposed by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917. (6) The expression " district " means the County. Borough, Borough, District, or Town within which the local authority have jurisdiction. Article II. — We hereby confer and impose upon the local authority, and upon such of their officers as they may designate or appoint for the purpose, all the powers and duties necessary to provide for the due discharge of the functions assigned to local authorities by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, within their district, in conformity with the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Article III. — Any expenses incurred by the local authority in the execution of this Order, so far as the same are not otherwise provided for, shall be defrayed out of such fund or rate as We may direct. Article IV. — This Order may be cited as *' The Local Authorities (Ireland) Coal Order, 1917." Given under Our Seal of Office, this Eleventh day of September, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventeen. (l.s.) H. a. Robinson. Edmund Bvurke. E. Coey Bigger. [The above Order was published in the Dublin Gazette, September 11th, 1917.] 214 Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in Ireland: ^Reg. 2^^- Circular of Controller of Coal Mines to Irish Local Authorities as to Retail Prices of House Coal. 1917. No, 953.**** Please reply to — The Controller of Coal Mines, HoLEORN Viaduct Hotel, London, E.G. 1. Telephone : Central 3260. Telegrams : Coalcontro, Cent., London. Quote Reference : Z).7,000 P.R. Board of Trade, Coal Mines Department, HoLBORN Viaduct Hotel, London, E.G. 1. 2^rd March, 1918. Sir, I am directed by the Controller of Goal Mines to enclose for your information copies of the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, made by the Board of Trade under Regulations 2 (F) to 2 (JJ) of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and of the Local Authorities (Ireland) Coal Order, 1917,(a) made by the Irish Local Government Board, conferring on local authorities certain powers in connection with the fixing and maintenance of retail prices of house coal under the first- mentioned Order. It will be observed that Article 1 of the Retail Goal Prices Order provides that the retail price of house coal sold in lots of one ton or more shall not exceed by more than Is. per ton the cost of the coal delivered at the merchants' depot, together with the merchants' depot and office expenses and cost of cartage, and that Article 9 of the Order authorises your Council to request from the coal merchants in their area such information as the Council may require in order to enable them to fix prices complying with the requirements of the Order. In order to avoid so far as possible the necessity for a detailed examination of merchants' costs in each locality certain investigations have been made with a view to determining generally the basis on which prices in Iiteland may be fixed in accordance with the Order. The enclosed statement A shows the results of these investigations. The procedure which should be followed by the local authorities in fixing their prices is as follows : — (1) RETAIL PRICES AT PORTS OF DISCHARGE. The local authorities at the various ports should obtain from the local merchants a statement showing the descriptions and the f.o.b. prices of the different coals purchased by them at the present time and in the twelve months prior to the war, together with the present rates of freight. The f.o.b. prices should not exceed the pre-war f.o.b. price by more than the amount of 7«. 6d. per ton (or lOs. per ton in the case of coal from South Wales and Monmouth and the Forest of Dean) suggested in the enclosure, and the rates of freight should agree with the figures also given therein. If the f.o.b. prices exceed the pre-war f.o.b. prices by more than the above amount from certain causes {e.g., owing to the coal being obtained from collieries other than those dealt with before the war) the local authority should satisfy themselves that the amounts are justified, and in case of difficulty con- sult this Department. When the f.o.b. prices and freights have been determined the local authority should endeavour to arrange with the merchants a schedule of retail prices for lots of one ton or more delivered at the consumer's premises, exceeding by not more than 10«. per ton the sum of the f.o.b. price and the freight. (•) Local Authorities (Ireland) Coae Order, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 912. Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in Ireland : — Reg. 2JJ- Prices should also be arranged in accordance with the provisions of the Order for sales of small quantities delivered by road vehicle, and also sales at the depot or wharf, (2) RETAIL PRICES AT PLACES OTHER THAN PORTS OF DISCHARGE. In the case of places other than ports of discharge it will be necessary for the local authority to ascertain from the merchants the port in Ireland from which their supplies are forwarded, and to obtain from the local authority at that port the list of retail coal prices fixed by them. Having obtained this information the local authority should arrange with the merchants in their district a list of prices differing from the prices at the port by not more than the cost of trans- port from the port, plus 3s. per ton, as suggested in the enclosure. Most districts in the interior of Ireland draw their supplies from Dublin or Belfast, and the prices in these cities have already been fixed and are given in the enclosure. When the local authority have fixed the prices for their district a schedule should be drawn up stating the prices for each description of coal under the various conditions of sale and published by the local authority in the local press . The cost of advertisement will be defrayed by the Government. Instructions B on this point are enclosed. A suggested form of advertisement C is appended, but the details both as regards the descriptions of the coal and the methods of sale will vary from place to place, and in some cases it may be necessary for a local authority to approve different levels of prices for different districts in their area owing to local difference in costs of distribution. In case the local authority experience difficulty in securing the necessary co-operation of the merchants with a view to drawing up a schedule of price? , they should inform the Controller of Coal Mines, and if the local authority arc satisfied that the prices which the merchants have refused to re else are clearly in excess of the amounts that could be justified on the basis suggested above, they should furnish the Controller with full information on the points in order that he may consider whether the circumstances are not such as to warrant the institution of proceedings forthwith. It is to be observed that under Article 13 of the Order, when prices have been duly published by the local authority, a merchant is regarded as complying with Articles 1 to 7 of the Order so long as his prices do not exceed those fixed by the local authority. Until such prices have been established in any locality a merchant is liable to penalties if it is proved that the prices at which he sells do not comply with Articles 1 to 7 of the Order. It will be observed that in addition to their functions in regard to fixing prices, certain local authorities are, under Article 14 of the Retail Coal Prices Order, empowered to order, with the approval of the Controller of Coal Mines, that the provisions of that Article as to the displaying of prices on vehicles shall apply to their area or to any part thereof. It is not intended that the Article should apply to sparsely populated areas in which the maximum prices may vary from village to village, on account of differences in cartage costs, but it is suggested that in such cases the local authority arrange, if possible, for the display of the maximum prices in some conspicuous place in each village. If notice boards or hoardings in prominent positions are not available, arrangements might be made . with the sub-postmasters for the display of the prices in the Post Office in each village. The Postmaster-General has no objection to this if no other method is practicable. The above-mentioned Orders and this circular with the enclosed memorandum have been placed on sale, and further copies may be obtained, either directly or through anv bookseller, from Messrs. E. Ponsonby, Ltd., 116, Grafton Street, Dublin. I am. Sir, Your obedient Servant, W. A. Lee. Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in Ireland : — ^Reg. 2^^' PRICES OF HOUSE COAL IN IRELAND. (1) PRICES AT PORTS OF DISCHARGE. As a result of an examination of the position at certain of the principal -ports in Ireland it has been ascertained that the retail price of house coal delivered in lots of one ton or more by road vehicle to the consumer should not exceed by more than 10s. Od. per ton the f .o.b. price at which the merchant purchased the coal, plus the sea freight. In dealing with the f .o.b. price it is to be borne in mind that the pit price of coal exceeds the pre-war pit price by 9s. per ton at collieries in South Wales and Monmouth, and the Forest of Dean, and ^s. 6cJ. per ton at other collieries in Great Britain. The f .o.b. price, which may include slightly increased charges for wagon hire and factors' or wholesale merchants' expenses, should not exceed the pre-war f .o.b. price by more than lOs. per ton in the case of coal from South Wales and Monmouth, or the Forest of Dean, and 7s. 6d. per ton in the case of coal from other coalfields. The following table indicates the present maximum rates of freight between Great Britain and Ireland which have been fixed by ths Ministry of Shipping : — Maximum Coal Freights. Glasgow. Mersey. Bristol Channel. Up to Over Up to Over Up to Over 500 G.R. 600 G.R. 500 G.R, 500 G.R. 500 6.R. 500 G.R. Londonderry... 16/6 15/0 18/0 16/6 _ .„ Larne 10/0 9/6 15/0 14/0 18/0 17/0 Belfast 9/0 f d. 8/6 fd. 15/0 14/0 18/0 17/0 Dundalk 15/0 14/0 15/0 14/0 17/0 16/0 Newry 15/6 14/6 15/6 14/6 17/6 16/6 Greenore 15/0 14/0 15/0 14/0 17/0 16/0 Dublin 15/0 14/0 15/0 14/0 17/0 16/0 Wexford 20/0 — 20/0 — 20/0 — Waterford ... 18/6 17/6 18/6, 17/6 18/6 17/6 Cork 19/0 18/0 19/0 18/0 19/0 18/0 Fenit — — — — 28/6 27/6 Limerick — — ~"" 31/0 30/0 For Ayrshire loading, %d. per ton less than Glasgow. For Partington loading. Is. per ton more than Mersey. For Cumberland loading, the same rates as Mersey, except : — Londonderry, Is. 6d, less ; Larne and Belfast 2s. bd. less. Maximum Freights for Sailing Vessels, 25 per cent, above Freights for Steamers. Circular as to Retail Prices of House Coal in Ireland : — ^Reg. 2^^* (2) PRICES IN THE INTERIOR. Retail prices at places other than the port of discharge should not exceed the retail price at the port by more than the charges for transport from the port, plus 3s. per ton, this sum of 3s. being accounted for by the fact that the coal is handled at the depot twice, i.e., both at the port of discharge and at the inland destination. For example, the price of coal at a town in the interior to which the charge for transport by rail from the port of discharge is 5s. Od. per ton will be as follows : — Retail price at port Railway charge from port Additional depot, &c., expenses Retail price ... (3) RETAIL PRICES IN DUBLIN AND BELFAST. Dublin. Belfast. s. d. 8. d. Standard Coal* ...46 6 per ton. Best English Coal ...50 per ton. Nuts ... 49 „ „ ♦ English Kitchen Coal... 49 ,, „ Best English Slack ... 46 „ „ * Wigan G feet, or Florida, or similar coal. Best Scotch House Coal 44 „ „ The above are net cash prices for coal delivered into cellar within the City. Board of Trade Coal Mines Department, HoLBORN Viaduct Hotel, London, E.C.I. s. d. 46 5 3 6 per ton, „ „ „ , 54 6 ,, „ INSTRUCTIONS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS TO PUBLICATION OF SCHEDULE OF PRICES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. It is intended that the Schedule of Prices shall oniy be published in repre- sentative newspapers — only one insertion to be made in each. Form No. K. 1257 must be filled up and despatched to each newspaper in which the Schedule is to be published, and at the same time Form No. K. 1258 must be posted to Messrs. Kenny's Advertising Agency, 65, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin, giving the list of papers to whom the Schedule of Prices has been sent for publication. 218 Coal Transport Order, 1917, under Eeg. 2«^J- Suggested Form of Advertisement. c THE PRICE OF COAL. The^ _ Conncil of under the powers conferred on them by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917, hereby announce that the following Schedule of Prices has been drawn up by them (after consultation with representatives of the local coal merchants as to their costs) as the maximum prices chargeable for the sale of coal by retail for domestic purposes in the of.^ Best Selected. Seconds. j Bright I Best i House. Kitchen, Sales of ] ton or more in bulk or in bags— (a) Delivered into cellar ... per ton (b) Delivered at entrance ... „ Sales of quantities less than 1 ton from road vehicles per cwt. Sales of 2 cwts. or less at shops — per cwt. 56 lbs. 28 lbs. 14 lbs. 7 lbs. Sales to consumers at merchants' depots or wharves or railway sidings — per cwt. 56 lbs. 28 lbs. 14 lbs. 7 lbs. Kitchen ] Stove Nuts, i Coal. (b) Transport of Coal. The Coal Transport Order, 1917, dated July 4, 1917, made by THE Board of Trade. In pursiianc5e of tlie powers conferred on them by Regulations 2f to 2jj and 9G(a') of tlie Defence of the Realm Regulations and all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trude hereby order as follows : — 1. With a view to effecting economies in transport and of facilitating the supply of coal such restrictions may be placed on the transport of coal from particular areas or particular collieries in the United Kingdom to particular areas or particular destina- tions as the Board of Trade may from time to time consider necessary, and when such restrictions are so placed it shall be fa) Regulation 9o. — The other Orders which relate to the taking possession of Coal Mines made under Regulation 9q are printed in Class XXIII, pp. 292,'293. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- ihe duty of every person affected thereby to comply ■witli (he requirements of the Board of Trade for the purposes of giving effect thereto. 2. Contracts for the sale of coal shall be abrogated to svich extent, and as from such dates as may be deem.ed by the Eo'j,rcl of Trade to be necessary in order to secure compliance with their requirements under this Order. 3. The requirements of the Board of Trade under this Order shall be notified in fhe form of directions issued from time to time by the Controller of Coal Mines. Such directions may relate to any or all of the following matter : — {a) The restriction or discontinuance of the transport of coal from particular areas or particular collieries to particular areas or particular destinations, either absolutely or by any specified method of transport or otherwise than by such method of transport as may be specified. (&) The contracts which are to be regarded as abrogated with a view to facilitating compliance with such directions. (c) Furnishing information by and to such parties and in such forms as may be specified in the directions.. {d) Any other matters for which provision may be necessary for the purpose of this Order. 4. Infringements of this Order are summary offences subject to penalties under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 5. This Order may be cited as the Coal Transport Order, 1917. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trade, tiis fourth day of July, 1917.; H. Llewellyn Smith. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, July 6th, 1917.] (c) Distribution of Household Coal in Metropolitan Coal Distribution Area. The Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, dated August 10, 1917, made by the Board of Trade. (a) 1917. No. 826. Whereas by Regulation 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations the Board of Trade have the like powers as are given to the Food Controller under Regulations 2r to 2j inclusive as respects any article of commerce to which the powers of the Food Controller under those regulations do not extend where it appears to the Board necessary or expedient to exercise any of those powers for the purpose of encouraging or maintaining the supply of any such article which is required by the public or by any section of the public. (a) Order of Local Government Board and Explanatory Memorandum. — This Order was accompanied by the Local Authorities (House- hold Coal Distribution) Order, 1917, and an Explanatory Memorandum which are printed below at p. 236 and pp. 237-241 respectively. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- And whereas it appears to the Board of Trade expedient for the purpose of maintaining and encouraging the supply of coal and products of coal to exercise those powers as respects coal and products of coal in manner provided by this Order. Now therefore the Board of Trade, in pursuance of their powers under the said regulations and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby order as follows : — Scope of, the Order. 1. — (a) In this Order "coal" means anthracite and all other kinds of coal, coke, briquettes, coalite and any other solid products of coal to be used for heating, cooking or domestic purposes or for any other than industrial purposes, but includes coal for industrial purposes where any industry, trade or business is carried on in a dwelling-house or other building used in con- nection therewith. 1. — (6) This Order applies to the City of London and to the district of any Local Authority so far as such district is included within the Metropolitan Police District and to the following districts thereof of Local Authorities without the Metropolitan Police District, namely : — The Urban Districts of Caterham, Chertsey, ChorleyWood, Dartford, Epping, Esher and the Dittons, Leatherhead, Rickmans worth, Romford, Walton-on-Thames. Watford and Weybridge. The Rural Districts of Bromley and Epsom. The parish of Theydon Bois in the rural district of Epping ; the parishes of Farley, Chelsham and Warlingham in the rural district of Godstone; the parishes of Walton-on-the-Hill, Kingswood, Ohipstead, Gatton, Chaldon and Merstham in the rural district of Reigate; and the parishes of Aldenham, Sarratt, Rickmansworth Rural and Watford Rural in the rural district of Watford. This Order may be extended from time to time to the district of any then adjacent Local Authority which the Board of Trade may deem desirable and in revspect of which it shall make a supplementary Order. 1. — (c) The Controller of Coal Mines for the time being appointed by the Board of Trade (hereinafter referred to as the ** Controller ") shall be responsible to and is hereby authorized by the Board of Trade to take all measures that are needed to give effect to this Order. He may suspend from time to time and for any period and in any district or part of a district the operation of all or any of the articles of this Order or parts thereof as he thinks fit, and may restore such operation. He may make such rules and issue such instructions under this Order as may be necessary to give effect to its provisions, and such rules and instructions shall be deemed to be part of this Order and shall have the same effect as if they had been included in this Order. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 221 1. — (d) Throughout this Order a "Local Authority" means the Mayor, Aldermen and Commons of the City of London in Common Council assembled, and the Councils of the several cities, metropolitan boroughs, municipal boroughs, urban and rural districts comprised within the area defined by clause (6) of this article; "Month" means a calendar month; and " Person " includes any firm or association or body of persons, a company, corporation or other corporate body. The titles or headings of the articles of this order shall not be deemed to be part thereof so as to limit the effect or application of the articles in any way. Coal Allowances to Consumers. 2. — (a) Subject to the provisions of this Order, no person shall, after the 1st October next, sell, deliver, purchase or acquire for consumption in a dwelling-house or part thereof or flat or tene- ment, including any greenhouse, garage, outbuilding or other premises attached thereto or used in connection therewith, coal exceeding the quantities allowed in the following table : — Where the number of rooms occupied, not counting The coal allowance sculleries not containing a copper heated by coal or for the period from a fireplace, bathrooms, halls, passages, landings, the 1st October to box-rooms, cellars, pantries, store-rooms and oui- the Slst March in buildings are : — any year shall not IsTot more than 4 5 or 6 exceed the rate of — Per week. 2 cwts. 3 cwts. Per month. 1 ton. 1 ton 3 cwts. 1 ton 7 cwts. 1 ton 10 cwts. 2 tons. 2 tons 10 cwts. 7 8 9 or 10 11 or 12 13, 14 or 15 More than 15 ... For the period from the 1st April to the 30th September in any year the allowance shall be at the rate of half that shown in the table. There shall not be any allowance in respect of a dwelling-house or part thereof or flat or tenement which is per- manently unoccupied, and similarly any allowance shall be with- drawn in respect of any cessation of occupation while such occupa- tion is interrupted. Where coke is consumed coke may be substituted for coal in the table in the proportion of 4 cwts. of coke for 3 cwts. of other coal, but not so as to increase the total allowance by more than 6 cwts. in any one month; and where anthracite is consumed anthracite shall be substituted for coal in the table in the pro- portion of 2 cwts. of anthracite for 3 cwts. of other coal. Separate quantities shall be allowed in respect of each separate household. 2. — (6) Additional allowances not exceeding 2 cwts. per week in respect of each separate household may be granted, where the 222 Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- absence of an additional fire or additional heating or cooking is shown to cause material hardship, on all or any of the following grounds — (1) The presence of aged and infirm persons, invalids or young children. (2) The occupation of separate rooms by lodgers. (3) The conduct of business in a dwelling-house or other building used in connection therewith. (4) The absence of any provision of gas, electricity or other means of heating or cooking; and (5) Illness, but in this case the allowance fhall be of a temporary character only in accordance with a medical certificate to be provided by the applicant. 2. — (c) The occupier of a dwelling-house or part thereof or flat or tenement exceeding 12 rooms not counting those mentioned above, or the occupier of any building not used or only partly used as a dwelling-house or dwelling-houses, may apply to the Controller to be assessed individually having regard to his 8i>ecial requirements in the way of heating, cooking or other services, the extent and nature of his buildings, the purposes for which he consumes coal, his previous consumption within one or more of the three years prior to the 1st July last, and any other special circumstances, and, further, the occupier of a dwelling-house or part thereof, or flat or tenement not exceeding 12 rooms not counting those mentioned above may, on any grounds not covered by clause (6) of this article, apply to the Controller for a revision of his allowance, and the amount of such assessment or the amount allowed on such revision respectively shall be the maximum quantity to be sold, delivered, purchased or acquired to or by such occupier in accordance with the provisions of clause (a) of this article. In the discretion of the Controller any part of such assessment or any additional part of such revised allowance may only be sold, delivered, purchased or acquired to or by such occupier in certain contingencies to be defined by the Controller. 2. — (d) Where a person being a landlord is under obligation or, with the assent of the occupiers, is required to undertake to supply coal to the occupiers of a block of flats or tenements or of a group of dwelling-houses, coal shall be allowed to such person, having regard to any previous practice and in the discretion of the Controller, either in a total quantity calculated in respect of each separate household in accordance with the table in clause (a) of this article, or by special assessment in accordance with the pro- visions of clause (e) of this article, and he shall supply such house- holds accordingly. Registration of Coal Distribution Agencies. 8. — (a) Every person dealing in or selling or delivering coal, within the area included in this Order, to any consumer in quanti- ties exceeding 2 cwts. at one time or in respect of one purchase or transaction, shall, within 14 days of the date on which this Order comes into effect, or if commencing to so deal in, sell or deliver coal at a later date prior to his so dealing in or selling Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- 223 or delivering coal, register with the Controller his name and the address of each separate office or coal depot at which he so deals, in or sells coal. Such person is hereinafter referred to as a regis- tered coal merchant. Every registered coal merchant carrying on business at more than one address shall register an address to which he wishes all comunications in relation to this Order to be sent ; and communi- cations received by him at such address shall have effect as if they had been sent to all other addresses registered by him. Every registered coal merchant shall exhibit and keep exhi- bited, in a conspicuous position at every office or depot registered as above, a notice in a form approved by the Controller to the effect that H is so registered. 3. — {V) Every person dealing in or selling or delivering coal within the area included in this Order to any consumer in quanti- ties not exceeding 2 cwts. at one time or in respect of one purchase or transaction, and not being a registered coal merchant, shall, not later than the 30th September next or if commencing to so deal in, sell or deliver coal at a later date prior to his so dealing in or selling or delivering coal, take out with every Local Authority in whose district he intends so to deal in or sell coal, a licence in a form to be approved by the Controller. Such person is herein- after referred to as a licensed coal retailer. 3. — (c) The provisions of this article shall apply to coal clubs or associations, charitable agencies, trolleymen trading on their own account, and any other persons engaged in the actual dealing in, sale or delivery of coal to consumers. 3. — (d) Persons receiving orders for the sale or delivery of coal, but not themselves actually engaged in the dealing in, sale or delivery or coal, shall neither register under clause (a) nor be licensed under clause (6) of this article, but their names and the addresses of their offices shall be registered under clause (a) hereof by, and as if they were comprised with, such other persons who actually deal in or sell or deliver coal in respect of their orders. Local Authorities' Districts and Local Coal Overseers. 4. — {a) Each Local Authority included in the Order shall, within 14 days of the date on which this Order comes into effect, appoint a representative, who shall be known as the Local Coal Overseer for the district of such local authority or for such part thereof as is included in the Order, and the Local Authority shall vary or renew or determine such appointment from time to time as may be required or deemed expedient. Provided that with the assent of the Controller two or more Local Authorities may unite for the purpose of appointing a com- mon local coal overseer where their districts or parts thereof can be conveniently treated as one by reason of their size or configura- tion, and, with such assent, a single Local Authority may divide its district into more than one where such district is of such extent that it can be most conveniently treated as mpre than one district, and may appoint a local coal overseer for each such district. 224 Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 4. — (6) The Local Authority shall establish in each such dis- trict an office which shall be open during the usual business hours of offices in the district and at such other times as may be found to be necessary, and shall give public notice of the name of the local coal overseer for such district and the address of such office as aforesaid to the intent that all communications relating to the supply and distribution of coal to consumers within such district shall be sent to such office and dealt with by such local coal overseer. 4. — (c) It shall be the duty of the local coal overseer in addition to any other duties falling to him under this Order — (1) To report to the Controller upon the requirements for storing, handling, delivering and retailing coal within his district, and to recommend such improvements as may be necessary to meet such requirements, includ- ing the establishmient by the Local Authority of reserve stocks of coal. (2) To establish a record of all auxiliary means of storing, handling, delivering and retailing coal other than the regular means provided by the registered coal mer- chants or licensed coal retailers within the district for use at the moment when such regular means shall be found to be insufficient, and to settle the terms and conditions under which all such auxiliary means may be used. (3) To provide for the safe custody of any reserve stocks pro- vided by the Local Authority under clause (c) of article 7 hereof, and to use such stocks for the supply of consumers in quantities not exceeding 2 cwts. in any week of any month in which he shall be advised, by the coal merchants' supervisor hereinafter referred to, that the available stocks of coal in the possession of the registered coal merchants in the district will be insufficient to complete the current orders for such month to the extent of one half, as set out in clause {g) of article 11 hereof, or otherwise as the Controller may direct. (4) To take all reasonable steps to secure that proper pro- vision is made for the supply of coal to all licensed coal retailers for the district, and to make such repre- sentations to the Controller as may be necessary to secure this. (5) To enquire into and report upon the facilities for the storage and delivery of coal to blocks of flats or tene- ments which contain more than 25 separate occupiers, and to make recommendations to the Controller with regard to any additional facilities required. Such recommendations may have special reference to the establishment of coal clubs or associations willing to undertake the distribution of coal to their members, and to the provision of special stocks of coal on their account. Hoitsehold Coal Distribution Order, 1917, nnder Reg. 2JJ- 225 4. — (d) All questions and complaints, whether of consumers or licensed coal retailers, relating to the supply, sal© or delivery of coal to consumers in any district, shall be dealt with in the first instance by the local coal overseer of such district. There shall be an appeal from the local coal overseer to the Controller in every case involving an interpretation of this Order. 4. — (e) The local overseer shall keep such records and make such reports and returns from time to time to the Controller as the Controller may determine. All records, reports, returns, correspondence and other books, papers and documents of the local coal overseer shall be deemed to be the property of the Controller and shall be accessible and open at all reasonable times to the inspection of the duly authorized representatives of the Controller, who may make extracts therefrom. 4. — (/) The Local Authority may direct when and how deliveries of coal shall be made and where and how stocks of coal shall be stored, having regard to any bye-laws, statutory or other regulations governing or purporting to govern such deliveries or such storage, and may vary or suspend any bye-laws, statutory or other regulations where they deem it expedient so to do to further such deliveries, or such storage. For the purposes of this clause a Local Authority shall be deemed to include a County Council. 4. — (g) The Local Authority shall provide, as the Controller may direct, for the checking of any particulars relating to any consumer whose address is within its district in connection with the determination of any allowance of coal under the provisions of article 2 hereof. Coal Distribution Areas and Coal Merchants' Supervisors. 5. — (a) The Controller shall divide the Area included within this Order into Coal Distribution Areas in such a manner as he may think expedient or desirable, and may vary such areas from time to time provided that the boundaries of such coal distribu- tion areas shall coincide with the boundaries of the local authorities' districts as determined under clause (a) of article 4 hereof, so that each such coal distribution area shall include one or more local authorities' districts. 5. — (b) The registered coal merchants whose registered offices or coal depots are within any such area as may be finally deter- mined under clause (a) of this article, shall, within 28 days of the date on which this Order comes into effect, nominate and appoint for each such area a representative who may be one of themselves or one of their salaried servants, who shall be known as the coal merchants' supervisor for the area and shall vary or renew or determine such appointment from time to time as may be agreed between them and as may be required or deemed expedient. If at any time the registered coal merchants in any area shall not nominate and appoint a representative, the Controller shall appoint one of their number or one of their then existing salaried servants, who shall act as the coal merchants' supervisor for such area, and if any such person shall refuse or fail so to act the 3496 . H 226 Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, nnder Reg. 2JJ- Controller may appoint any person whom he sees fit to act in his place. A person appointed by the Controller may only be removed with the assent of the Controller. 5. — (c) The coal merchants' supervisor for any area shall forth- with notify the Controller and the local coal overseers of the districts comprised within such area of his address and of any change therein from time to time, and all communications in relation to any matters arising under this Order shall be sent to him at such address. 5. — (d) It shall be the duty of the coal merchants' supervisor, in addition to any other duties falling to him under this Order — (1) To report to the Controller upon the adequacy of the facilities provided by the registered coal merchants for storing, handling, delivering and retailing coal within his area, and to make recommendations for such additions or improvements as he may think necessary and feasible. (2) To take all reasonable steps to secure that proper pro- vision is made for the supply of coal to all registered coal merchants at the coal depots which are within his area, and to make such representations to the Controller as may be necessary to secure this. 5. — (e) All questions and complaints of registered coal mer- chants arising out of or in connection with the supply, sale or delivery of coal in any area shall be dealt with in the first instance by the coal merchants' supervisor for such area. There shall be an appeal to the Controller from any decision of the coal merchants' supervisor in every case involving an interpreta- tion of this Order. 5. — (/) The registered coal merchants in any area shall afford the coal merchants' supervisor for such area such particulars as [he m.ay require in relation to any matter arising under this Order, and shall keep him advised of any matters requiring his attention. 5. — '{g) The coal merchants* supervisor shall keep such records and make such reports and returns from time to time to the Controller as the Controller may determine. All records, reports, returns, correspondence and other books, papers and documents of the coal merchants' supervisor, relating to any matter arising out of or in connection with this Order, shall be deemed to be the property of the Controller, and shall be accessible and open at all reasonable times to the inspection of the duly authorized representatives of the Controller, who may make extracts therefrom. Co-operation of Local Coal Overseees with Coal Merchants' Supervisor. 6. — (a) The local coal overseer and the coal merchants' super- visor for any district shall act together in all matters and questions arising in such district relating to the supply, sale, delivery or distribution of coal. There shall be an appeal by either of them to the Controller in the case of any dispute between them, and the decision of the Controller shall be final and binding upon them both. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ' 227 6. — (6) The local coal overseer and the coal merchants' super- visor acting together, or on their default the Controller, may, where there has been a failure to supply coal in any particular street or locality within a district, direct any registered coal merchant or licensed coal retailer ila such district or in any district adjacent thereto within the area of such coal merchants' supervisor to make such deliveries of coal in such quantities and in such order or rotation as they think fit in the interests of the consumers, having regard to the requirements of the district or area as a whole and to the ability of such registered coal merchant or licensed coal retailer to make such deliveries. 6. — (c) The local coal overseers shall not interfere in any way with the direction or management of the offices or coal depots of any registered coal merchants, but shall make any representa- tions to such registered coal merchants as to any action which should, in their opinion, be taken through the coal merchants' supervisor for their district, and on his default, through the Controller. Additional Duties of the Controller. 7. — {a) The Controller shall, by any duly authorised represen- tative, have power to inquire into the acts or defaults of the local coal overseers and coal merchants' supervisors, and to call for such reports and to take such action as he thinks fit, and may require the removal of any overseer or supervisor and the appoint- ment or nomination of another in his place without prejudice to any proceedings which may be taken against the overseer or supervisor so removed. 7. — (b) The Controller may determine such priorities in the delivery of coal in quantities exceeding 2 cwts. either in respect of certain classes of consumers or in respect of certain classes of buildings as he may think fit in the public interest, and may ^ make rules accordingly. 7. — (c) Tlie Controller may assent to the establishment by a Local Authority of reserve stocks of coal, and may determine the extent and manner of user of such stocks, and in such case the Controller, in conjunction with the Local Authority, shall take all necessary steps to secure and provide such reserve stocks of coal. 7. — {d) The Controller may require registers to be established and maintained in such form as he may direct of all persons, horses, carts, motor vehicles, or other staff and equipment em- ployed in connection with the storage, handling and delivery of coal, and may issue such identification cards or other marks as may appear to him expedient, and take any other steps for the purpose of maintaining effective control over such staff and equipment for the purposes of this Order. Requisitions for Coal — Forms and Procedure. 8. — (a) No person shall, after the 1st October next, sell, deliver, purchase or acquire coal in quantities exceeding 2 cwts. (or in the case of coke, 3 cwts.) in any one week except under a 3496 H2 228 Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- requisition for an allowance under article 2 hereof in accordance witk the provisions of this article. 8. — (&) Every consumer requiring to be supplied with coal in quantities exceeding 2 cwts. (or in the case of coke, 3 cwts.) in any one week, shall obtain and fill up in writing, as the Con- troller shall direct, a requisition in such form as shall be approved by the Controller, and shall sign the same. The consumer may be required by such requisition to give full particulars as to the premises separately occupied by him in respect of which the supply of coal is desired, the purpose for which the coal is required, the previous consumption and any other particulars which in the opinion of the Controller would enable him or the local coal overseer as the case may be to apply the scale of allowances set out in clause (a) or the additional allowances of clause (6), or to judge as to the needs and reasonable- ness of the requisition under clause (c) of article 2 hereof. Such requisition shall relate to a full period of twelve months from the date of the requisition and shall show separately tlie requirements in the two periods 1st October to 31st March and 1st April to 30th September, whether continuous or not, in such period of twelve months. Requisitions may be for a less quantity of coal than that allowed under clause {a) of article 2 hereof. Separate forms of requisition shall be provided for applications under clauses {a), (h) and (c) of article 2 hereof respectively and such forms shall be obtainable at the offices of every registered coal merchant and at any other placee at which orders for the sale or delivery of coal are received by or for such registered coal merchant and at the offices to be established under clause (b) of article 4 hereof. Separate requisitions* shall be made out in respect of each premises in separate occupation in respect of which a supply of coal is desired, subject to the provisions of clause (d) of article 2 hereof. 8. — (c) The consumer shall, when such requisition is properly filled up and signed by him, hand it to a registered coal merchant for his acceptance. The registered coal merchant accepting the same shall endorse thereon particulars of the depot from which he proposes to supply coal in execution of any orders received by him under such requisition and shall sign the same. The registered coal merchant shall, when a requisition is apparently wrongly filled up or is to his knowledge or belief inaccurate or fraudulent in any material particular, either return such requisition to the consumer for amendment or note thereon such observations as will call the attention of the local coal overseer or the Controller to the circum- stances. The registered coal merchant shall forward the requisition or such part thereof which, as shown by the form, is required to be so forwarded to the local coal overseer for the district within which the consumer's address is situate, or in the case of requisi- tions under clause (c) of article 2 hereof direct to the Controller. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- 229 8. — (d) Where a requisition relates only to allowances of coal not exceeding the quantities set out in the table in clause (a) of article 2 hereof, the registered coal merchant shall be entitled, subject to the provisions of this Order, to supply coal in accord- ance with such requisition if he shall not within three clear days of forwarding such requisition, or part thereof as may be required, to the local coal overseer be advised that such requisition is invalid or incorrect, and to continue so to supply until such time as the local coal overseer or the Controller shall advise him that the requisition is cancelled or otherwise invalidated. Where such a requisition is incorrect, the local coal overseer shall issue a certificate stating the correct allowance under such requisition, aud such allowance shall be deemed to have been inserted in such requisition for all purposes of supply by the registered coal merchant. 8. — (e) Where a requisition relates to allowances of coal under clause (b) of article 2 hereof or to special assessments or revised allowances under clause (e) of that article, the registered coal merchant shall not be entitled to supply coal in accordance with such requisition unless and until he shall have received from the local coal overseer, or the Controller as the case may be, a certi- ficate showing that such requisition is approved and the extent to which it is approved. 8. — (/) Requisitions under clauses (a) and (h) or article 2 hereof may be dealt with by the local coal overseers. All allowances under clause (h) (whether on the appeal of the consumer or other- wise) shall be subject to review by the Controller, who may require them to be reduced or increased. Eequisitions under clause (c) of article 2 hereof shall be dealt with by the Controller. The decision of the Controller shall be final in every case. The Controller or the local coal overseer, as the case may be, shall advise the consumer in every case in which the quantify stated on the requisition is disallowed, reduced or varied. 8. — (g) The local coal overseer shall, with the assistance of the Local Authority, be responsible for seeing that not more than one requisition at one time is being fulfilled in respect of each premises in separate occupation within his district, except with his assent or except that a separate requisition may be placed for coke with a registered coal merchant producing or manufacturing coke, provided that both requisitions are put forward at one time and in the aggregate do not exceed the quantities allowed under article 2 of this Order. 8. — (h) Where a registered coal merchant refuses to accept a requisition he shall return such requisition to the consumer and, in default of the consumer finding a registered coal merchant willing to accept the same, the consumer shall forward such requisition to the local coal overseer of his district, who shall arrange with the coal merchants' supervisor for such district, or in default with the Controller, for the acceptance of such requisi- tion by some registered coal merchant either within such district or in any district adjacent thereto within the area of such coal merchants' supervisor. 3496 H3 230 Hoitsehold Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- 8. — (i) Where a consumer desires to cancel or vary his requisi- tion, he must apply to the local coal overseer for the district, who will call for such requisition or any certificate issued in respect thereof and a certified statement as to what supplies (if any) shall have been made to such consumer, and will cancel such requisition or certificate and substitute therefor such new requisition or certificate in respect thereof as may be desired by such consumer in respect of any allowance of coal still due under article 2 hereof to such consumer to some other or the same registered coal merchant willing or required to accept it. 8. — (;') When the occupier of any premises is removing or about to remove from such premises, he shall give notice to the local coal overseer of such removal and of the place to which he is removing if within the Area included in this Order in every case in which coal is being obtained under a requisition of such occupier for such premises. The local coal overseer shall call for the requisition of such occupier or any certificate issued in respect thereof and a certified statement as to what supplies (if any) shall have been made under such requisition or certificate, and the quantity of coal so supplied if in excess of the quantity allowed for consumption under article 2 hereof in respect of the period of time elapsed since the date of the requisition or certificate shall be brought into account in any new requisition of such occupier in respect of any new premises. An occupier may be required in respect of any occupation com- menced subsequently to the 1st October next to afford evidence to the local coal overseer of his district that he has complied with the requirements of this clause. 8. — (k) A requisition shall not in itself be deemed to impose any obligation on a consumer to purchase or take delivery of the quantity of coal stated in such requisition or in any certificate issued in respect thereof, but a consumer shall give reasonable notice to the registered coal merchant accepting his requisition of his intention not to take such quantity of coal. 8. — (I) The local coal overseer may, in case of dispute or delay, allow an immediate delivery not exceedings 5 cwts. of coal if, in his opinion, such allowance is necessary or desirable. Any larger allowance requires the assent and approval of the Controller. Oeders for Coal and Duties of Consitmers. 9. — (a) No person shall purchase or obtain coal except from a registered coal merchant or licensed coal retailer; and no person shall purchase or obtain coal (not including coke) from more than one registered coal merchant without the previous assent of the local coal overseer. 9. — (b) Every order for coal under a requisition shall be in writing, in a form to be approved by the Controller, and the con- sumer shall be required to state on this form particulars of any existing stock of coal which he has available for use in connection with the premises in respect of which the order is placed. The quantity of coal in stock at the date of the first order under any requisition shall be taken into account in determining any quantity of coal to which the consumer shall be entitled under the provisions of article 2 hereof. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- 231 Failure on the part of a registered coal merchant to execute an order under a requisition accepted by him within a reasonable time may be reported by the consumer to the local coal overseer. 9. — (c) Every consumer shall, if requested so to do, afford the local coal overseer or the Controller or any duly authorized representative of the Controller such evidence in support of his requisition or any application thereunder, as the Controller may require, and shall further give every assistance to enable any particulars advanced by him in support of his requisition or other application to be verified. 9. — (d) No person shall waste or permit to be wasted any coal; and for the purposes of this article, cinders capable of being further consumed shall be deemed to be coal. 9. — (e) No person shall, after the date on which this Order comes into effect, take delivery of any quantity of coal which, together with any quantity of coal in his possession available for use in connection with any premises, would exceed either the allowance under clause (a) of article 2 hereof for such premises, or when such allowances shall have been approved the additional allowance under clause (b), or the special assessment or revised allowance under clause (c) of article 2 hereof. 9. — (/) Within the period from 1st April to 30th September in any year, allowances may be ordered or purchased in advance up to a complete period of twelve months at one time if the consumer eo desire, but within the period from the Ist October to the Slst March in any year not more than two tons may be so ordered or purchased at one time. The deliveries of coal under this clause are subject to the provisions of article 11 hereof. Phice of Coal. 10. — {a) The Controller may from time to time determine the maximum prices of coal to consumers and notice 1 hereof shall be given to every registered coal merchant and local coal overseer who shall cause such notice or a copy thereof to be exhibited and kept exhibited in a conspicuous position in all offices or other places in his control at which orders for the sale or delivery of coal are received and at the office to be established under clause (&) of article 4 hereof respectively. In determining the maximum prices of coal i-egard shall be had to the conditions under which the coal is sold or delivered to the consumer. 10. — (6) No coal shall be sold to or purchased by consumers at prices exceeding the maxima so determined, nor shall any charges be made under any pretext for special services rendered to con- sumers where such services have been brought into reckoning in determining the maximum price. 10. — (c) Any coal to be supplied under an order under a requisition shall be paid for on or before delivery if the registered coal merchant so require, and it shall be no cause of complaint that coal cannot be obtained where it is not shown that payment has been tendered on or before delivery if so required. 3496 H4 232 Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- Stocks and Deliveries of Registered Coal Merchants. 11. — (a) A registered coal merchant shall not accept a requisi- tion unless he has a reasonable expectation of being able to discharge all orders to be received under such requisition or unless he is required to accept such requisition by a local coal overseer or the Controller. 11. — (6) Every registered coal merchant shall keep at the office or coal depot from which he undertakes to execute the orders received by him under any requisitions or certificates in respect thereof a record in a form to be approved by the Controller of all such requisitions and certificates in respect thereof, and shall record against such requisitions and certificates the dates and quantities of all coal sold or delivered by him in respect of any such orders. The record and the requisitions and certificates and any orders, receipts or other vouchers for the deliveries of coal, shall be open to the inspection, at all reasonable times, of the duly authorized representatives of the Controller. Provided always that a registered coal merchant being a coke manufacturer or producer may elect not to sell or deliver coke to consumers, not using coke exclusively, in excess of 3 cwts. at one time or in respect of one purchase or transaction otherwise than through the agency of another registered coal merchant not being a coke manufacturer or producer on such terms as the Controller may approve. 11. — (c) Subject to the provisions of article 8 hereof, where a registered coal merchant receives a requisition which, in his opinion, could be best executed by transfer to another registered coal merchant, he may transfer such requisition, together with a certified statement as to what deliveries (if any) he has made in execution of orders received under such requisition, to such other registered coal merchant who is willing to accept the same and such other registered coal merchant is hereby authorized to give effect to or complete the execution of such requisition. The local coal overseer may, with the assent of the coal merchants* supervisor for the district, require any delivery of ooal to consumers within his district to be transferred from one depot to another within the area of such coal merchant's super- visor, or from one registered coal merchant to another within such area, as may be most convenient for the delivery of the same, and in such latter case the requisition or certificate there- under shall be transferred to the registered coal merchant required to execute it, and he shall execute any orders thereunder equit- ably in rotation with any other orders that he may then have. 11. — (d) Every registered coal merchant shall, not later than 1st October next, provide and thereafter maintain at each of his depots adequate provision for the sale of coal by retail in quanti- ties not exceeding 2 cwts. (but not less than ^ cwt.) at one time, unless such registered coal merchant shall satisfy the Controller that such provision is not required at a particular depot. Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, nnder Eeg. 2^^- 233 In considering such provision, regard shall be had to the extent to which such registered coal merchant is selling and delivering coal by means of trollies in small quantities or is supplying licensed coal retailers from his stocks. For the purposes of this article each registered coal merchant shall record for each of his depots with ihe Controller what regular provision he has made for the sale or delivery of coal in quantities not exceeding 2 cwts. (or in the case of coke 3 cwts.), either by retail sales at the depot, by trollies or by other means, and the Controller shall require such registered coal merchant to maintain such regular provision. The Controller may further require any registered coal merchant to make increased provision for the e^ale and delivery of coal in quantities not exceeding 2 cwts. (or in the case of coke 3 cwts.). 11. — (e) Every registered coal merchant shall, subject to any special requirement of this Order, make deliveries of coal in rotation to all consumers, in accordance with the dates of their respective orders, without variation except in so far as may be necessary to make up full loads for delivery. 11. — (/) Subject to the provisions of clause (e) of article 9 hereof, from the 1st April to the 30th September in any year, coal may be delivered to a consumer in instalments not exceeding 4 tons at one time up to a full year's allowance permitted by this Order, in accordance with the requisition relating thereto, provided that where the capacity of one vehicle (including a trailer) exceeds 4 tons a full load may be delivered and provided also that the last instalment of any order may be 6 tons or any less quantity as may be required to complete the order, and provided further that where the consumer undertakes collection or delivery the instalments may extend to an ordinary railway truck load. A second instalment shall not be delivered until provision has been made for the delivery of a first instalment as abtwe in respect of all orders then received by the registered coal merchant, and so for subsequent instalments. ITiis restriction on deliveries only applies to coal required for a separate dwelling-house and shall not apply in respect of buildings not used or only partly used as a dwelling-house or dwelling-houses or to blocks of flats or tenements in respect of which coal is purchased collectively on behalf of all occupiers. 11. — (g) From the 1st October to the 31st March in any year, coal shall not be delivered to any consumer in excess of one ton per month or of half of the quantity allowed per month where such quantity exceeds 2 tons, unless the registered coal merchant is in a position or has a reasonable expectation of being able to complete all orders under requisitions accepted by him up to this extent in the course of such month, or unless a special priority has been approved by the Controller in respect of any class of consumers or class of buildings. Coal shall not be delivered in execution of any order where the available stock in the possession of the consumer is in excess of one month's allowance under the requisition applicable thereto 234 Hous&hold Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- for this period so long as any orders remain unexecuted where the available stock in the possession of the consumer is less than such month's allowance. 11. — (h) From the Ist October to the 31st March in any year every registered coal merchant shall be required to hold such minimum stock of coal at each of his depots as may be required by the Controller, and if at any time within such period he shall not hold stock in excess of such minimum stock then he shall not sell or deliver any coal, except to a licensed coal retailer, in, excess of 2 cwts. (or in the case of coke 3 cwts.) at one time or in, respect of one purchase or transaction to one consumer, except by the direction of the Controller, until such time as he again holds stocks in excess of such minimum. A delivery of 2 cwts. (or in the case of coke 3 cwts.), in the event of this clause coming into effect, shall be charged and paid for at the appropriate price as for a 2-cwt. (or 3-cwt.) delivery, as the case may be, and shall not, unless the consumer so desires, be deemed to be a part delivery in respect of any quantity of coal under any then outstanding order. 11. — (t) A registered coal merchant shall make such returns and reports to the Controller as the Controller may from time to- time require. 11. — (;") The coal merchants' supervisors shall be charged with the supervision of matters coming within the provisions of this article in so far as they affect registered coal merchants, and shall advise the Controller what steps are needful to prevent a- failure to give effect to them. Duties of Licensed Coal Retailers. 12. — (a) A licensed coal retailer shall not deal in or sell coal- to consumers in quantities exceeding 2 cwts. at one time or in respect of one purchase or transaction and shall observe any rules made by the Controller under clause (c) of article 1 hereof affecting licensed coal retailers. He shall also observe any directions and instructions of the- local coal overseer for the district with regard to the delivery of coal, and may be required to undertake delivery within certain streets or localities which may be defined. The Controller may for any failure to observe such rules, direc- tions or instructions cancel or suspend the licence of any licensed' coal retailer. 12. — (6) A licensed coal retailer shall not within the period from 1st October to 3l8t March sell or deliver coal to a consumer whose existing available stock of coal at the time of such sale or ■delivery is, to his knowledge, apparently in excess of 5 cwts., or to any consumer or association of consumers in respect of which Jie is advised by the local coal overseer that other provision for the sale or delivery of coal will be or has been made. 12. — (c) A licensed coal retailer shall, if required by the Controller, return to the local coal overseer a statement of the tonnage of coal delivered by him in any week. 12. — (d) The conditions or restrictions set out in this article shall also apply to trolley men employed by a registered coal- merchant. HouseJiold Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- Penalties . 13. — (a) If any person acts in contravention of this Order or aids or abets any other person in doing anything in contraven- tion of this Order, or if any person knowingly makes se false statement or declaration with intent to contravene this Order, or knowingly aids or abets any other person in making a false statement or declaration with intent to contravene this Order, that person is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and if such person is a company, every director and officer of the company is also guilty of a summary offence against those regulations unless he proves that -the contravention took place or that the false statement or ■declaration with intent to contravene took place without his knowledge or consent. 13. — (6) Where by reason of any compliance with the pro- visions of this Order the fulfilment of any contract by any party thereto is interfered with, the necessity of complying with the provisions of this Order shall be a good defence to any action or proceeding taken against such party in respect of the non-fulfil- ment of such contract so far as it is due to such interference. Miscellaneous . 14. — (a) A copy of this Order shall be open to inspection at -every office or coal depot registered under clause (a) of article 3 hereof, and at every office or place at which a registered coal merchant receives orders for the sale or delivery of coal, and at ■every district office to be established under the provisions of clause (h) of article 4 hereof. 14. — (b) This Order may be cited as the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, and shall be read in conjunction with the Local Authorities ('Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917.(a) 14. — (c) Subject to the provision of clause (c) of article 1 hereof, this Order shall come into effect seven days from this date. Dated 10th August, 1917. A. II. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade. Board of Trade, 7, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Note. — All communications for the Controller arising out of or in connection with this Order and the execution of it shall be addressed to the Board of Trade, Coal Mines Department, Metropolitan Coal Distribution Branch, 53, Parliament Street, S.W.I. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, August 14th, 1917.] (a) Local Authorities (Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917. — That Order is printed immediately below. 236 Local Authorities {Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- The Local Authorities (Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917, dated August 10, 1917, made by the Local Government Board. 1917. No. 815. 64,765. To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the City! of London, in Common Council assembled : — To the Councils of the several Metropolitan Boroughs; — To the Councils of the several Municipal Boroughs or other Urban Districts and Rural Districts wholly or in part within the Metropolitan Police District ; — And to all others whom it may concern. Whereas by Regulations numbered 2j and 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, We, the Local Government Board, may, by arrangement with the Board of Trade, confer and impose on any local authorities and their officers any powers and duties necessary to enable them to provide for the due discharge of any functions assigned to local authorities by certain orders made by the Board of Trade under the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations ; And whereas the Board of Trade have in pursuance of the said Regulation numbered 2jj made the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917 : Now therefore, in pursuance of Our powers in that behalf, and by arrangement with the Board of Trade, We hereby Order ap follows : — Article I. — In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears : — {a) The expression " Local Authority " means, as the case may be, the Mayor, Aldermen and Commons of the City of London in Common Council assembled, the Council of a Metropolitan Borough, the Council of a Municipal Borough or other Urban District, or tho Council of a Rural District. (6) The ** District '' of the Local Authority means, as the case may be, the District subject to the jurisdiction of the Local Authority for the purposes of the Public Health (London) Act, 1591, or of the Public Health Act, 1875, so far as the same is situated within the Metropolitan Police District, or any District or part of a District outside the Metropolitan Police District to which the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, applies or may be extended. Article II. — We hereby confer and impose upon the Local Authority and upon such of their officers as they may designate or appoint for the purpose the powers and duties necessary to provide for the due discharge of the functions assigned to Local Authorities by the Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, within their District, in conformity with the Defence of the Realm Re$nilations. Explanatory MeTnoranduin as to Household Coal Distribution 237 Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- Article III. — Any expenses incurred by a Local Authority in the execution of this Order shall be defrayed in like manner as if the expenses had been incurred in the execution of the Public Health Act, 1875, or the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, as the case may be. (a) Article IV. — This Order may be cited as '' The Local Authori- ties (Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917. Given under the Seal of Office of the Local Government Board, this Tenth day of August, in the year One thousand nine hundred and seventeen. (l.s.) W. Hayes Fisher, President. H. C. Monro, Secretary. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, August 14th, 1917.} Explanatory Memorandum as to the Household Coal Dis- tribution Order, 1917, and the Local Authorities (Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917. 1917. No. 826.* 1. It will be observed that the Order does not extend to coal used for indus- trial purposes, such as the production of gas or the generation of electricity or the raising of steam, except where such industrial purposes are subsidiary to the use of coal for household or domestic purposes, as may be the case with large hotels, blocks of residential flats, theatres, churches and chapels, clubs, meeting rooms, baths, public buildings and institutions, &c., to all of which the Order extends. The Order also extends to industrial purposes, where the industry, trade or business is carried on in a dwelling house or in a building used in connection therewith. 2. The principles underlying the Order are three : — (a) That the routine or machinery of the scheme, so far as regards the con- sumer, shall be of the simplest character,, and follow as closely as , possible the ordinary routine or machinery of sale and purchase. No cards or tickets are required for the purchase of coal, the procedure . being by requisition, subject to check and approval, to be placed with any coal merchant and to be followed up by orders thereunder in usual course, extending over a whole year and capable of being renewed from year to year. (J) That the execution nf the scheme shall be left in the bands of the coal merchants and retailers so as to occasion as little disturbance as possible to the ordinary channels of trade. Every effort is necessary to turn to account in the fullest way the staff and facilities now engaged in the work. The institution of new and improvised agencies of distribution will only cause disturbance to those already existing, and create new demands without increasing available stocks of coal. They are therefore to be discouraged unless they are defi- nitely required to supplement and complete existing agencies. (a) Expenses in Execution of Order. — For enactment referred to see official " Index to Statutes in Force " (1916 Edit.), sub. voc. " District Council, England " 3 (Financial Provisions) ; " London County " 2 (f ) (3). 238 Explanatory Memorandum as to Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- (c) That to safeguard the interests of the whole body of consumers if there should be a shortage, the control of the detail operation of the scheme, to far as regards the consumer, shall be vested in the local authorities acting through a specific representative, subject to the approval and inspection of the Controller of Coal Mines or his representatives. It is desired that as little interference as possible shall take place with the existing channels of trade, and that any effort of the local authority, which shall be necessary, shall be directed to supplementing or relieving the coal trade on occasions of difficulty. All requisite powers are conferred on the local authorities for this purpose either by this Order, or by an Order of the Local Govern- ment Board, dated 10th August, 1917, and called The Local Authorities (Household Coal Distribution) Order, 1917. A general power to review all matters arising under the Order is vested in the Controller of Coal Mines or his representatives and there is a right of appeal to him under certain contingences. It is hoped that every effort will be made locally to settle all questions which may arise by a spirit of mutual helpfulness and co-operation, so that appeals may be few and occasions of review infrequent. 3. The essential basis of the scheme may be stated under three heads : — (a) The establishment of minimum stocks of coal to be held in reserve and maintained throughout the winter by coal merchants or in default by the local authorities. These stocks should not be less than two full weeks' output of the several depots by the 1st October next and five full weeks' output by the 1st November next. Coal merchants coming within the scheme will be required at once to take the needful steps to secure such minimum stocks to the satisfaction of the Controller. Stocks of coke will also be established to be specially determined in respect of coke producers or manufacturers. Coal merchants will be permitted to draw on their stocks from time to time for ordinary sales and deliveries, so long as the stock does not fall below four full weeks' output. In the event of this happening, restrictions are automatically placed on their sales or deliveries until the stock is restored to this level. (6) A distinct preference or priority in the distribution of any available stocks of coal in case of shortage to be conferred on consumers requiring or taking supplies in quantities not exceeding 2 cwts. per week (or in the case of coke, 3 cwts.). When the stock of coal falls below four full weeks' output the quantity which can be sold or delivered to any consumer requiring more than one ton in the month is immediately cut down by half. When the stock of coal continues to fall and reaches not more than two full weeks' output, the quantity which can be sold or deliv- ered to any consumer is, in the last resource, cut down to 2 cwts. per week (or in the case of coke, 3 cwts.), and all consumers requiring coal are reduced temporarily to a common level. In order to relieve the hardship which this action might cause to hospitals, bakehouses, canteens 'and institutions providing for the necessary support and comfort of the people, the Controller will issue priority certificates to secure to them a reasonable supply of coal, (c) The restriction in the consumption of coal where in excess of the normal or average requirements of houses of different sizes, as determined by the scale of allowances set out below. By the restriction of the large or extravagant domestic consumer, the task of providing for all on a reasonable scale is made possible with the reduced supplies coming forward. Every effort must be made by local authorities to encourage economical methods of consuming the coal allowed, so as to ensure the maximum benefit. A leaflet of advice on the economical consumption of coal is in preparation, and will be issued later, together with posters calling attention to the salient points. Organised public opinion must check extravagant consumption. The real effec- tiveness of any Order rests upon the goodwill and assistance of the people. Eicplanatory Memorandum, as to Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2^^- There is an urgent need for the exercise of economy in the consumption of coal. The demand for coal for industrial purposes was never greater owing to the vast increase of munition works. The railways are overburdened with traffic, while the facilities for moving traffic are reduced. Every possible relief must be afforded them compatible with meeting the public needs. For this reason the consumption of coal to secure additional comfort beyond what is fairly necessary, or to warm more rooms than are really required in use, must be stopped. 4. The allowances of coal for dwelling-houses, flats and tenements, as set out in the Order are as follows : — 239 Prom Isfc October to 31st March. From Ist April to 30th September. Whole year. No.of Rooms t. c. q. t. c. q. t. c. q. t. c. q. t. c. q. 1, 2, 3 or 4 2 per week 2 12 0^ 10 per week 16 0^ 3 18 OT 6 17 5 or 6 3 0., „ 3 18 12,, „ 1 19 7 1 0^ 6 10 0"! 3 9 8 1 3 6 18 per SIX "months 11 2 3 9 per BIX ' months. 10 7 I per an- ' num. 9 or 10 11 or 12 la, 14 or 15 1 7 1 10 2 ■ calendar month 8 2 9 12 13 2 15 1 per -calendar month. 4 1 4 10 6 12 3 13 10 18 over 15 2 10 Oj 15 Oj :|i 5 OJ 7 10 oJ 22 10 OJ By rooms are meant kitchens, living rooms and bed-rooms, and these only when they are furnished and in actual occupation. The following cannot, be counted as rooms : Sculleries not containing a copper heated with coal or a fire- place, bath-rooms, halls, passages, landings, box-rooms, cellars, pantries, store- rooms and outbuildings ; nor can allowances be made in ordinary course in respect of greenhouses, garages, stables or coachhouses. Allowances cannot be made in respect of any period during which a house is shut up or unoccupied. Certain additional allowances may be obtained to meet hardship occasioned by various causes net out in the Order, but in view of the liberal character of the ordinary allowances claims for such additional allowances will be very critically considered. The allowances of coal set out in the table are in excess of the requirements of some householders. Particularly will this be the case where ample alternative means of heating and cooking are installed. The size of the rooms and the type of firegrate also affect the extent of the requirements. It is expected that if such householders can afford to consume more coal, they will not do so on this account, but will continue to exercise a careful economy. With a view to avoiding hardships the allowances are as liberal as can be, consistent with reasonableness, and it may be necessary to curtail or restrict them at a later date if they should be abused. There is no undertaking that supplies will be available throughout the winter to the full extent of the allowances shown in the table. Provisions have been made to restrict the sale and delivery of coal, as outlined above, if at any time stocks should be short. Prudent people will lay in stocks to the extent allowed wherever they have storage accommodation. By so doing they will not only benefit themselves but benefit their less advantageously placed neighbours who cannot stock. The stocks of the coal merchants will be left for these latter to call on. Orders for coal for stocking purposes should be placed at once and in an ordinary year should be in the hands of the coal merchants not later than July 31st to make sure of complete deliveries. 5. Briefly the Order requires that an ordinary consumer of coal must not (a) Deal with . more than one coal merchant, except for the purchase of coke from a gas company. (6) Consume more coal than is his rightful allowance, (c) Obtain coal in quantities in excess of 2 cwts. in one week (or in the case of coke 3 cwts.) except under a requisition duly approved. Explanatory Memorandum as to Household Coal Distribution Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- (d) Store more coal at any timet than will last him a year if he burns no more than his allowance, (c) "Waste coal. 6. The procedure under the Order in so far as it affects consumers is made as easy as possible. (a) In the first place a consumer requiring no more than 2 cwts. of coal or 3 cwts. of coke in the week can purchase these quantities weekly without any formality of any kind. (h) In the second place a householder requiring no more than the weekly or monthly allowance of coal provided by the scale set out above, has only to fill up a simple requisition form, to be obtained of his usual coal merchant, and to leave it with him again when filled up. He may then order his coal, as he requires it, without any further formality except that his orders must. be in writing, provided always that the requisition is correctly and properly filled up. '(c) Only consumers requiring special allowances of coal or calling for special assessment will be troubled with enquiries in ordinary course and may experience delay in obtaining the necessary certificate for their supplies. Every regular coal merchant will help them in carrying the procedure through. In determining special assessments of coal, representations may be made to the Controller by any representative trade organisation or other collective body, and the Controller is willing to confer with any small committee elected by such organisation or body to advise him in dealing with the requisitions of its members on the understanding that such reduction shall be made in the consumption of coal as may be deemed fair and advisable by the Controller. 7. The prices t» be charged for coal and for various services usually rendered in connection with coal supply will be the subject of a separate instruction to be issued almost immediately. The position of the consumer will be safeguarded in this respect by the direct action of the Controller. 8. The Local Authorities are requested to appoint, in so far as they may find it convenient, the local surveyor or one of his principal assistants to act as the local coal overseer. It is not thought desirable that any special salaried official should be established for this purpose, and where an existing salaried official is not available, it is suggested that the post might be an honorary one. Paid clerical assistance may be afforded to the local coal overseer as may be requisite. The local coal overseer should be thoroughly acquainted with his district so that he may be of assistance to the Controller in dealing with local matters. There are many questions which will arise which will be most quickly solved by persons of local knowledge and experience. The costs and expenses of carrying out the Order will be borne by the Local Authority in the first instance, but the question of reimbursement by Treasury grant will be taken up by the Controller at a later date if experience shall show that some contribution would only be fair to the local authorities. The local authority is not required to establish stocks of coal for retail to small consumers, except where there has been a failure on the part of the registered coal merchants to provide such stocks, or the places at which such stocks are held are not suitable for the purpose of providing for all localities within the district, or special provision is necessary for any blocks of flats or tenements or extensive building estates of a working-class character which would make heavy demands upon cartage and handling facilities. 9. The licences for licensed coal retailers will be supplied by the Controller. Such licences may be issued under the hand of the clerk to the local authority or other person deputed for the purpose. No charge shall be made for the licence. The local coal overseer shall see that all persons dealing in coal in -small quantities take out the necessary licence as soon as possible, and shall endeavour to secure as many suitable persons as he thinks necessary to take out such licences. 10. Coal merchants are required to register so that the agencies for the supply ■of coal can be kept under review and the supplies, stocks on hand, and deliveries may be recorded from time to time. The Controller will not be able to assist or recognise any coal merchant who fails to register under the scheme. Explanatory Memoranduin as to Household Coal Distribution 241 Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ- While the Order only requires registered coal merchants to retail coal by the i cwt. as a minimum, it is expected that of their own accord such coal merchants will make provision for still smaller quantities where they have done so in the past or where there is a distinct demand for such a facility. 11. The Controller will take up on behalf of both licensed coal retailers and registered coal merchants all questions referred to him in connection with — (a) The protection of the men and of the stocks of horses, carts, motor vehicles and other equipment required to maintain necessary deliveries of coal. (6) The supply of coal and the settlement of any prices to be paid for coal, (c) The supply of any stores, material, or additional equipment necessary for the proper carrying out of the work of distribution, including applications for priorities or release of stocks. In the case of the licensed coal retailers, the questions should be referred in the first instance to the appropriate local coal overseer. The local authorities are asked to lend their assistance in connection with all such questions. 12. The provisions of the Order relating to restricted deliveries may be relaxed by the Controller at any time if the situation is thought not to demand them. There is no intention to unduly restrict the volume of trade, except in so far as the national interest requires it. The aim of the Order is to secure an equitable distribution of coal to all consumers, whatever may be the position of the stocks available. 13. The Controller would be glad to be advised of all prosecutions taking place under the Order and of their result. The Controller will undertake prosecutions approved by him. It will be observed that the Order applies to all persons, whether coal merchants or retailers, their servants or agents, consumers, the local coal overseers, or any other persons holding ofi&ce for discharging the duties created by the Order. Both seller and purchaser may be liable for a wrongful transaction. It is desirable that the Order should be enforced equally against all parties. It is intended that all prosecutions necessary to render the Order effective shall be undertaken. Under Section 5 of the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, the maximum penalty which may be inflicted for an oflfence against any regulations made under such Act may be imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term of six months, or a fine of one hundred pounds, or both such imprisonment and fine. 14. The following forms requisite for the execution of the Order will be supplied by the Controller on or before the 1st September next : — (a) Application for licence and form of licence (Licensed Coal Retailer). (b) Requisition for Coal (Householders' Scale). (c) Requisition for Coal (Additional allowances). (d) Requisition for Coal (Appeal or Special Assessment). (e) Certificate for Special or Additional Allowances of Coal. (/) Order for Coal. Requisitions may be put forward commencing 1st September next, if con- sumers so desire, so that they may be cleared up prior to 1st October next when the Order comes into force as a whole. 15. All communications arising out of or in connection with the Order or this memorandum should be addressed to The Secretary, Metropolitan Coal Distribution Branch, at 53, Parliament Street, S.W. 1. Every assistance will be given in explaining any points arising under the Order, or in clearing up any difficulties. Guy Calthrop, Controller of Coal Mines. 10th August, 1917. Board of Trade, Coal Mines Department, 8, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, S.W. 1. 242 Maaimum Prices of Coal in Metropolitan Coal Distribution Area, under Reg. 2^^- Maximum Prices of Coal in the Metropolitan Coal Distribu- tion Area, prescribed January 21, 1918, by the Con- troller of Coal Mines under Article 10 (a) of the House- hold Coal Distribution Order, 1917. Under clause (a) of Article 10 of the Household Coal Distribu- tion Order, 1917, (a) the Controller of Coal Mines may from time to time determine the maximum prices of coal to consumers, and in determining such maximum prices shall have regard to the conditions under which the coal is sold or delivered to the con- sumer. In pursuance of such powers so conferred on him, the Controller has decided that the maximum prices of coal to come into force forthwith shall be determined in accordance with the following rules : — 1. Coal shall be divided into the following six classes, namely : — Best Selected House Coal. Silkstone or Seconds House Coal.- Derby Brights or Bright House. Best Kitchen, Best Cobbles or Best Nuts. Hard Cobbles or Kitchen Nuts. Stove Coal. The determination of the class to which a particular coal belongs shall follow the usual custom and practice of the trade. Any dispute or question as to the classification of any coal shall be referred to the Controller, whose decision shall be final. Coal shall be ordered and sold in accordance with the classes defined above. Where coal is sold under a registered or trade name such name may be added in brackets after the description of the class. Where merchants are unable to fulfil an order within a reason- able time with coal of the class ordered, an advice shall be sent to the consumer and tender made of coal of the nearest equivalent class at the price applicable to such class. Supplies of coal of a particular class cannot be continuously guaranteed. Railborne and Canalborne Coal. 2. The price of coal delivered into cellar or store in 2-cwt, sacks or in bulk, in lots of 4 cwts., or any even number of cwts. - over 4 cwts. at one time shall not, except as hereinafter provided r exceed Per ton, s. d. For Best Selected House Coal Silkstone or Seconds House Coal Derby Brights or Bright House Best Kitchen, Best Cobbles or Best Nuts ... Hard Cobbles or Kitchen Nuts Stove Coal (a) Household Coal Dibtribution Order, 1917.— That Order is printed p. 219. ... 39 6 ... 37 6 ... 36 6 ... 36 6 ... 34 6 ... 33 6 MaarimuTn Prices of Coal in Metropolitan Coal Distrihution 243 Area, under Reg. 2JJ- Where payment is accepted in weekly instalments prior to the delivery of the coal, an additional charge not exceeding the rate of Is. %d. per ton, and after the delivery of the coal an additional charge, not exceeding the rate of 2s. per ton, may be made. Where it is necessary to deliver in 1-cwt. sacks by reason of the difficulty of the delivery, an additional charge, not exceeding the rate of 1*. ^d. per ton, may be made. Where the delivery involves carrying upstairs extending be- yond the third floor from the ground floor level, an additional charge to that last referred to, not exceeding the rate of ^d. per ton, may be made. 3. Where delivery is made in 2 cwt. sacks or in bulk without special trimming : — (a) to owners of industrial dwellings or blocks of tenements undertaking the provision of a reserve stock of coal exceeding 10 tons for resale to their tenants or occupiers. (6) to the order of coal clubs in quantities of not less than 10 cwts. at one time where the members do not 'receive a greater quantity than 6 tons each in the year and the total orders for the year amount to 60 tons or more, a reduction at the rate of Is. 6d. the railway rate and wagon hire to the terminal stations of railways forwarding coal to London north of the Thames. Where in any Local Authority's District the prevailing rail- way rate, including wagon hire, to the wharves or depots, exceeds by more than Zd. the railway rate and wagon hire referred to 244 Maximum Prices of Coal in Metropolitan Coal Distribution Area, under Reg. 2JJ- above, the following additions to the maximum price per ton may be made in such district : — Addition to be made to the maximum price per ton not exceeding Where the excess is s. d. More than 3 to His Majesty's Forces Overseas. All communications should be addressed to the Secretary (Mr. Harold Footman) of the Tobacco and Matches Control Board, 1 Great George Street, Westminster, S.W.I. (b) Tobacoo Restriction Order (No. 1), 1917. — That Order is printed pp. .335-337 of the May, 1917, Edition of this Manual. Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 3), 1917, under Reg. 2^^. (b) affect any right privilege obligation or liability acquired accrued or incurred by reason of that Order ; (c) affect any penalty privilege obligation or liability acquired accrued or incurred by reason of that Order ; (d) affect any proceedings or remedy in respect of any such right privilege obligation liability penalty forfeiture or punishment as aforesaid and any such proceeding or remedy may be instituted continued or enforced and any such penalty forfeiture or punishment may be imposed as if such Order had not been revoked. 13. This Order may be cited as the Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2), 1917. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trade. H . Llewellyn Smith, Secretary. July 11th, 1917. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, July 13th, 1917.] The Xobacco Restriction Order (No. 3), 1917, dated August 13, 1917, MADE BY the BoARD OF TrADE. 1917. No. 882. Whereas it appears expedient to the Board of Trade to make further exercise of the powers v^ted in them by Regulations 2f, 2g, and 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations as respects Tobacco : Now, therefore, the Board of Trade in exercise of their said powers and of all other powers them enabling hereby order as follows : — 1. The Tobacco Control Board(a) on behalf of the Board of Trade may fix the maximum price at which Tobacco may be sold by Manufacturers, Wholesale Dealers and Retailers, and may alter such prices from time to time as occasion may require. The maximum price may be fixed by reference to the price ruling on 1st May, 1917, or in such other way as the Tobacco Control Board may deem expedient, and different prices may be fixed for different qualities and quantities of Tobacco. Notice of the maximum price or prices so fixed shall be given in such form and in such manner as the Tobacco Control Board may direct. 2. No person shall sell or offer for sale any Tobacco at a price exceeding the maximum price fixed in accordance with the last paragraph. 3. Every person who sells Tobacco by retail shall exhibit and keep exhibited in a conspicuous position in the shop, bar, store, or place where he sells Tobacco a copy of the Schedule or list k (a) Tobacco and Matches Control Boakd. — See footnote (a) p. 258 to Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2), 1917. 3496 I 2 260 Tobacco Restriction Order {No. 3), 191T, under Reg. 2JJ. issued by the Board of Trade, or by the Tobacco Control Board on their behalf, and in force for the time being whereby the maximum price at which Tobacco may be sold by retail is fixed. An Innkeeper shall in addition exhibit such Schedule or list in the entrance hall of his Inn. 4. All Importers, Manufacturers and Dealers in Tobacco shall comply with any general or special direction which may be given by the Board of Trade or by any person or body of persons deputed by them for that purpose as to the manner or quantities in which Tobacco may be disposed or sold by them to their customers. 5. Every Manufacturer of Tobacco shall if required by the Tobacco Control Board manufacture the same brands and qualities of tobacco in similar quantities as were manufactured by him during the year 1916. 6. Every Manufacturer or Wholesale Dealer in Tobacco shall supply to his customers, if required by them, the same brands and quality of Tobacco in similar quantities as were supplied by him to them during the year 1916 ; provided that if in the opinion of the Board of Trade the fulfilment of any such Order is impos- sible or unreasonable on account of any restrictions in force at the time or for other sufficient reason, they may in writing excuse the fulfilment of any such order or any part thereof. 7. No i)€rson shall in connection with any sale or proposed sale of Tobacco impose or attempt to impose any condition relating to the purchase of any other tobacco or articles what- soever. 8. Every person owning or having the power to sell any Tobacco shall, when required, make a true return to the Board of Trade or to the Tobacco Control Board, in such form as may be prescribed in the Notice calling for any such return of all stocks of Tobacco held by them or which they have power to sell, giving such particulars as may be required by such form. 9. No person shall after the date of this Order sell or offer for sale any new brand of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes or Snuff, or describe any brand by a name other than that by which it was known at the date of this Order, or alter the packing of any such goods, or vary the weight per thousand of cigarettes, without the consent of the Tobacco Control Board. 10. In this Order " Tobacco " has the same meaning and includes the same articles as in the Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2), 1917.(a) 11. Infringements of this Order are summary offences under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 12. This Order may be cited as the Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 3), 1917. Signed on behalf of the Boara of Trade, H. Llewellyn Smith, Secretary. 13th August, 1917. f^The above Order was published in the London Oazette, August 17th, 1917.] (a) Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2), 1917.— That Order is printed p. 250. Matches Order, 1917, under Reg. 2JJ. 261 The Matches Order, 1917, dated September 8, 1917, made by THE Board of Trade. 1917. No. 945. The Board of Trade, deeming it expedient to exercise tlie powers vested in them by Regulations 2f, 2g and 2jj of the Defence of the Realm Regulations with a view to maintaining the supply of all classes of matches hereby order as follows : — 1. All manufacturers of matches and all persons who directly imported matches into the United Kingdom during the year end- ing 31st day of December, 1915, shall make a return to the Tobacco and Matches Control Board, by which style the Tobacco Control Board shall hereafter be called and known, and whose address is at 1, Great George Street, Westminster, London, S.W.I, (a-) showing: — (a) The quantities of every class of match manufactured or imported by them during the year 1915 : (&) The names and addresses of the persons to whom they invoiced matches and the quantities of every class of match invoiced to such persons during the said year. 2. Such return shall be signed by the person making the same, or where the person making the return is a Company by a director thereof, or in the case of a partnership firm by one of the partners thereof, and shall be made within seven days from the date of this Order or within such extended time as the Tobacco and Matches Control Board may in any particular case allow. 3. No person shall on the sale of any matches impose or attempt to impose any condition as tO' the sale or purchase of any other matches or article whatsoever. 4. The Tobacco and Matches Control Board may, by notice given in such manner as they deem expedient, fix the maximum price at which matches may be sold, whether wholesale or by retail, and may fix different prices for different descriptions or classes of matches, and may fix such price by reference to the price prevail- ing at any particular date, or in such other way as they may determine and may vary the price so fixed from time to time. 5. No person shall sell or offer for sale matches at a price exceeding the maximum price so fixed. (b) 6. No person shall after the date of this Order sell or offer for sale any new brand or description of matches or describe any brand by a name other than that by which it was known at the date of this Order or alter the packing of any such goods, without the leavfe of the Tobacco and Matches Control Board ; and no person who buys matches for resale shall abstract any matches before re-sale from the box or packet in which they were contained at the time of sale to him. (a) Tobacco and Matches Control Board.— See footnote (a) to Tobacco Eestriction Order (No. 2), 1917, p. 258. (b) Extension of Paragraph 5.— This restriction now applies to intended or proposed sales, see paragraph 5 of the Matches Order (No. 2), 1917, p. 263. 4936 I 3 262 Matches Order (No, 2), 1917, under Reg. 2JJ, 7. Infriugements of this Order are summary offences imder liio Defence of the Realm Regulations. 8. This Order may be cited as the Matches Order,.191T. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trade this 8th day of September, 1917. W . F. Marvjood, A Secretary to the Board of Trade. Board of Trade, 7, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. 1. [The above Older was published in the London Gazette, September 11th, 1917.] The Matches Order (No. 2), 1917, dated Decembee 31, 1917, MADE BY THE BOARD OF TraDE. 1917. No. 1361. The Board of Trade deeming it expedient to make further exercise of their powers under the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions as resi)ects matches hereby order as follows : — 1. From and after 31st December, 1917, no person being a manufacturer of or wholesale dealer in matches, shall, without the consent in writing of the Tobacco and Matches Control Board, '»> sell or offer for sale any brand, size, style or description of matches other than those named or described in any Notice issued by the said Control Board and in force for the time being, whereby the maximum prices fixed at which matches may be sold by manu- facturers and wholesale dealers. 2. From and after 31st December, 1917, no person shall with- out the consent in writing of the Tobacco and Matches Control Board, sell or offer for sale, by retail, any brand, size, style or description of matches other than those named or described in any Notice issued by the said Control Board and in force for the time being, whereby the maximum price ts fixed at which matches may be sold by retail. 3. Where before the date of this Order the Tobacco and Matches Control Board have given a consent in writing to any I)er8on to sell or offer for sale any matches, such person may notwithstanding anything in this Order continue to sell or offer for sale the matches, in respect of which such consent was given for such time and at such price and subject to such conditions, if any, as were prescribed therein. (a) Tobacco anu Matchks CoMROi. Board. — As to this Board see foot- note (a) to Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2), 1917, p. 258. Increase of Cultivation of Urban Areas. Orders under Reg. 2^. 4. Any person wlio sells matclies by retail shall exhibit and keep exhibited in a conspicuous position m the shop, stall, or place at which he sells matches, a Notice stating the maximum price of those brands or descriptions of matches which he keeps on sale, provided that this paragraph shall not apply to a hawker, pedlar, or street seller who does not sell from a stall. 5. Paragraph 5 of the Matches Order, 1917, (a) shall extend and apply to any intended or proposed sale of matches though no sale in fact takes place. 6. All manufacturers of, wholesale dealers in, and retailers of matches, shall obey the Instructions of the Tobacco and Matches Control Board as to the manufacture, use, transport, storage, distribution, supply, sale or purchase of matches. 7. This Order may be cited as the Matches Order (No. 2), 1917. H. Llewellyn Smith. Board of Trade, - 7, Whitehall Gardens, S.W.I. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, January 4th, 1918.] YI.— Orders as to Cultivation of Lands, UNDER Regulation 2l. (This Reg. is printed at p. 52.) All Orders made by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries as to England and Wales, the Board of Agriculture for Scotland as to Scotland, and the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland as to Ireland under Regulation 2l and in force on January 31st, 1918 are, together with Summaries of the Departmental Memoranda issued in connection therewith, printed in the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual " as follows : — English and Welsh Order : — Cultivation of Lands Order No. 2, 1917, as amended by No. 4, pp. 260-262. Summary of Memoranda of the Board, pp. 263-269. Scottish Order : — Cultivation of Lands (S.) Oi-der, 1918, pp. 344-6, 629. Summary of Memoranda by the Scottish Board, pp. 346- 349. Ireland : — Memorandum by the Irish Board as to Food Production, 1917, pp. 383-392. During the month of February, 1918, no further Orders of this class have been made. (a) Matches Okder, 1917. — That Order is printed p. 261. 3496 I 4 264 * Agricultural Executive Covimittees and Drainage of Lands Orders under Reg. 2^; Reduction under Reg. 2^N in England and Wales of Acreage under Hops. VII.— Orders as to Agricultural Executive Committees and as to Drainage of Lands under Regulation 2^. (This Reg. is printed at p. 55.) All Orders made by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries as to England and Wales, the Board of Agriculture for Scotland as to Scotland, and the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland as to Ireland under Regulation 2m and in force on January 31st, 1918, are, together with Summaries of the Departmental Memoranda issued in connection therewith, printed in the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual " as follows : — English and Welsh Orders : — ' " Cultivation of Lands Order, 1918, pp. 617-620. Circular accompanying 1918 Order, pp. 624-627. Cultivation of Lands (County Boroughs) Order, 1917, p. 627. Summary of Memoranda by the Board as to organisa- tion and powers of Agricultural Executive Committees, pp. 277-306. Summaries of Memoranda by the Board of Agriculture as to Drainage of Lands, pp. 309-312, 314. Scottish Orders : — Summary of Circulars and Memoranda by the Scottish Board as to organisation and powers of District Agricul- tural Executive Committees, pp. 353-367. Ireland : — Summary of Circular by the Irish Department as to Drainage of Lands, p. 394. During, the month of February, 1918, no further Orders of this Class have been made. VIII.— Memoranda as , to Reduction of ACREAGE UNDER HOPS UNDER REG- ULATION 2^^. (This Reg. is printed at p. 80.) The Memoranda issued by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, under Regulation 2nn and in force on January 31st. 1918, are printed at pp. 317, 318 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." During the month of February, 1918, no addition was made to such Memoranda. Declaration under Reg. 2^ excepting certain classes of Holdings in Ireland; Order under Reg. 2® as to Killing of Deer; Orders under Reg. 2^ as to Destruction of Birds, Hares and Rabbits. IX.— Declaration exceptingcertain classes OF Holdings under Regulation 2^. (This Reg. is printed at p. 61.) The Declaration of February 21, 1917, of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland under Regula- tion 2p is, together with a Summary of the Department's Memoranda issued up to January 31^ 1918, as to Compulsory Tillage, printed at pp. 398-403 of the "Food (Supply and Production) Manual." X.— Order as to Killing of Deer under Regulation 2^. (This Reg. is printed at p. 63.) The Order made by the Board of Agriculture for Scotland, under Regulation 2q authorising the killing of deer is, together with the Departmental Circulars issued in connection therewith, printed at p. 369 of the "Food . (Supjjly and Production) Manual." XI.— Orders as to Birds and Rabbits UNDER Regulation 2^. (This Reg. is printed at p. 63.) All Orders made by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Board of Agriculture for Scotland, under Regulation 2e, and in force on January 31st, 1918, are, together with Summaries of the Departmental Memoranda issued in connection therewith, printed in the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual " as iollows : — English and Welsh Orders : — pp. 321-333. During the month of February, 1918, no furtber Order was made by the English Board. Scottish Orders: — pp. 370, 373-375. During the month "of February, 1918, a further Order (" The Sale of Hares (S.) Order, 1918," published " Edin- burgh Gazette," February 12th, 1918) authorising the sale of " blue or mountain hares and leverets" during March, 1918, was made by the Scottish Board. Irish Orders : — No Order has (February 28, 1918) been made under Reg. 2r by the Irish Department. 266 Orders under Reg. 2^ as to Horses for Agriculture; Orders under Reg. 7 Requisitioning Output of Factories and Workshops. XII.— Orders as to Horses for Agriculture UNDER Regulation 2"^. (This Reg. is printed at p. G4.) England and Wales. — The Sale of Horses Order, 191T, pro- viding for the issue by Agricultural Executive Committees, &c., of licences authorising the sale of horses in England and Wales is together with a summary of the Board of Agriculture's Memoranda on the subject, 'printed at pp. 336-339 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual." Scotland. — The corresponding Scottish Order (dated February 9. 1918. and, therefore, subsequent to the said Manual) is printed as St. E. & 0., 1918, No.^- Ireland. — The Horses (Prohibition of Export from Ireland) (Drder, 19IT, printed p. 406 of the '' Food (Supply and Produc- tion) Manual," was withdrawn by Order dated Jan. 26. 1918, published Dublin Gazette January' 29th, 1918. XIIL— Orders Requisitioning Output of CERTAIN Factories and Workshops UNDER Regulation 7. (This Reg. is printed at p. 68.) (1) War Material Supplies Orders. llie Orders and Notices issued under this Regulation by the' Admiralty, Army Council, Ministry of Munitions or Board of Trade and in force February 28th, 1918. are printed in the February. 1918, Edition of the ''War Material Supplies Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of Article which is the subject of control and accompanied by a Table showing which Department has exercised the control and the date of each Order or Notice. ^ (2) Food Control Orders. The Orders made by the Food Controller under Regulation T as applied to him by the concluding paragraph thereof and in force April 30th, 1918, are printed in Part II. of the Edition of that date of the " Food Control Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of article or matter with which they deal. i 'Orders under Reg. 7^ as to Restriction in Weight of Passengers' 267 Ltiggage and as to Increase of Passenger Fares by 50 per cent. • XIV.— Orders as to Railway Traffic and Fares under Regulation 7b. (tms Reg. is printed at p. 70.) The Railways (Passengers' Luggage) Oeder, 1916. Dated December 21, 1916. Whereas by Regulation 7b of the Defence of the Realm (Con- solidation) Regulations, 1914 (inserted in those Regulations by an Order in Council, dated the 13th day of December, 1916), it is amongst other things provided as follows : — " The Board of Trade may, for the purpose of making the most efficient use of railway plant or labour, with a view to the successful prosecution of the war, make orders for all or ^ny of the following purposes, namely: — (d) for restricting or prohibiting certain classes of traffic (including the carriage of passengers' luggage) on railways either absolutely or subject to any conditions for which provision is made by the order." Now, therefore, in pursuance of their powers under the said regulation and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — On and after the 1st day of January, 1917, the Railway Companies of Great Britain may refuse to carry, as passengers' luggage, luggage exceeding in all 100 pounds in weight for each passenger, (a) This Order may be cited as the Railways (Passengers' Luggage) Order, 1916. A. H. Stanley. The Railways (Passenger Fares) Order, 1916. Dated December 21, 1916. Whereas by Regulation 7b of the Defence of the Realm (Con- solidation) Regulations, 1914 (inserted in those Regulations by an Order in Council, dated the 13th day of December, 1916), It is amongst other things provided as follows : — " The Board of Trade may, for the purpose of making the most efficient use of railway plant or labour, with a view to the successful prosecution of the war, make orders for all or any of the following purposes, namely: — . (e) for modifying any statutory require- ments with respect to the maximum amount of passenger fares." (a) Limitation on Passengers Luggage. — The special Acts, &c., of the various Companies provide for the carriage free of charge of a specified amount of passengers luggage. For certain of the main lines and for light rail- ways, the amounts were 120 lbs. 1st class, 100 lbs. 2nd class, and 60 lbs. 3rd class, but for certain lines these amounts were raised by Acts of the last 20 years or 80 to 150, 120, and 100 lbs. respectively. 268 Detention of Wagons and Sheets {England and Wales) Order under Reg. 7^- JNTow, therefore, in pursuance of their powers under the said regulation and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — On and after the 1st January, 1917, the railway companies in Great Britain may charge in addition to the passenger fares contained in the lists exhibited at the station8(a) at the date of this Order a sum equal to one-half of such fares, or where the fare is not contained in such list they may charge one-half more than the maximum fare which would be chargeable but for this Order, and all such lists and all passenger tickets on which the fares are printed or written(b) shall have effect as if the fares stated were increased by the additional sum so charged. This Order may be cited as the Railways (Passenger Fares) Order, 1916. A. H. Stanley. The Detention of Wagons and Sheets (England and Wales) Order, 1917, dated March 16, 1917, made by the Board OF Trade. 1917. No. 246. Whereas by Regulation 7b of the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations the Board of Trade have power,' for the purpose of making the most efficient use of railway plant or labour, with a view to the successful prosecution of the war, to make orders, amongst other things, for enforcing the prompt loading or unloading of wagons by making failure to load or unload in accordance with the order an offence : Now, therefore, in pursuance of their jwwer under that Regu- lation and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — 1. On and after the 1st April, 1917, the trader responsible for the loading or unloading of any merchandise (excluding coal, coke and patent fuel) conveyed or to be conveyed by railway shall load, unload, or cause to be loaded or unloaded, and tender to, or place at the disposal of the Railway Company the wagon employed together with the covering sheet or sheets, if any, within such number of days after the day on which the wagon and sheet or sheets have been placed at the disposal of the trader ae is specified in the Schedule hereto. (a) Lists of Fares at Stations. — The posting at stations of a printed or written list of fares was made obligatory by s. 15 of the Regulation of Railways Act, 1868 (31 & 32 Vict. c. 119). (b) Printing of Fares on Tickets. — The printing or writing of fares on passengers' tickets was made obligatory from Jan. 1st, 1891, by s. 6 of the Regulation of Railways Act, 1889 (52 & 53 Vic. c. 57) and Board of Trade Orders (printed Statutory Rules and Orders Revised, 1904, " Railway " p. 28) thereunder. Detention of Wagons and Sheets {England and Wales) Order^ under Reg. 7^- 2. For the purpose of this Order, the term *' trader " includes any person sending or desiring to send or receiving merchandise by railway at whose disposal a wagon, whether empty or loaded, may be placed. All notices referred to in this Order may be given in writing or verbally or sent by post or by telegram or by telephone. 3. No trader shall without the written consent of the Railway Company use for internal purposes any wagon or sheet belonging to a Railway Company, or any wagon or sheet of which the Board of Trade have taken possession under any Order made in that behalf, 4. If a trader acts in contravention of, or fails to comply with, any provision of this Order, he is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 5. Nothing contained in this Order shall prejudice or affect the right of a Railway Company to recover demurrage or other charges on wagons or sheets or the liability of a trader therefor. 6. This Order shall apply to England and Wales, and may be cited as the Detention of Wagons and Sheets (England and Wales) Order, 1917. A. H. Stanley. President of the Board of Trade*. Board of Trade, 16th March, 1917. Schedule. Number of Days Allowed for Loading or Unloading Merchandise (excluding Coal, Coke and Patent Fuel). (a) Wagons supplied empty for loading. At Stations, Private Sidings, Docks, Wharves, (&c. Wagon to be loaded and tendered to Railway Company for convey- ance within one day, exclusive of the day on which the Wagon is placed at the trader's disposal. (b) Loaded Wagons after conveyance. At Stations. Wagon to be unloaded and placed at Railway Company's disposal within two days exclusive of the day of receipt by the trader of notice of arrival. At Ports. (Shipment traffic only.) Wagon to be unloaded and placed at Railway Company's disposal within three days exclusive of the day of arrival. At Private Sidings, Docks, Wharves, &c. Wagon to be unloaded and placed at Railway Company's disposal, if empty, within two days, or if reloaded, within three days, exclusive in either case of the day on which the Wagon is placed at the trader's disposal. The number of days to be allowed for the return of any covering Sheet or Sheets to be same as for Wagons. The term " day " in this Schedule means the twenty-four hours beginning at 6 a.m., excluding the twenty-four hours beginning at 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning. Detention of Wagons cmd Sheets (Scotland) Order under Eeg. 7^. The Detention of Wagons and Sheets (Scotland) Order, 1917, DATED March 16, 1917, made by the Board of Trade. 247 1917. ^^o. S. 40" Whereas by Regulation 7b of the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions the Board of Trade have power, for the puiTose of making the most efficient use of railway plant or labour, with a view to the successful prosecution of the war, to make orders, amongst other things, for enforcing the prompt loading or unloading of wagons by making failure to load or unload in accordance with the order an offence: Now, therefore, in pursuance of their power under that Regula- tion and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — 1. On and after the 1st April, 1917, the trader responsible for the loading or unloading of any merchandise (including coal and coke) conveyed or to be conveyed by railway shall load, unload, or cause to be loaded or unloaded, and tender to, or place at the disposal of the Railway Company the wagon employed together with the covering sheet or sheets, if any, within such number of days after the day on which the wagon and sheet or sheets have been placed at the disposal of the trader as is specified in the Schedule hpreto. 2. For the purpose of this Order the term "trader" includes any person sending or desiring to send or receiving merchandise by railway at whose disposal a wagon, whether empty or loaded, may be placed. All notices referred to in this Order may be given in writing or verbally or sent by post or by telegram or by telephone. 8. No trader shall without the written consent of the Railway Company use for internal purposes any wagon or sheet belonging to a Railway Company, or any wagon or sheet of which the Board of Trade have taken possession under any order made in that behalf. 4. If a trader acts in contravention of, or fails to comply with, any provision of this Order he is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 5. Nothing contained in this Order shall prejudice or affect the right of a Railway Company to recover demurrage or other charges on wagons or sheets or the liability of a trader therefor. 6. This Order shall apply to Scotland, and may be cited as the Detention of Wagons and Sheets (Scotland) Order, 1917. A. H. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade. Board of Trade, 16th March, 1917. Unloading of Wagons {England and Wales) Order under Reg. 7^- Schedule. Number of Days Allowed for Loading or Unloading Merchandise. (a) Wagons supplied empty for loading with merchandise (other than Coal for Shipment), At Stations, Private Sidings, Docks, Wharves, &c. Wagon to be loaded and tendered to Railway Company for convey- ance within one day exclusive of the day on which the Wagon is placed at the trader's disposal. (b) Wagons supplied empty for loading with Coal for Shipment. At Private Sidings. Wagon to be loaded and tendered to Railway Company for convey- ance within two days exclusive of the day on which the Wagon is placed at the trader's disposal. (c) Loaded Wagons after Conveyance. At Stations. Wagon to be unloaded and placed at Railway Company's disposal within two days exclusive of the day of receipt by the trader of notice of arrival. At Ports. (Shipment traffic only.) Wagon to be unloaded and placed at Railway Company's disposal within four days exclusive of the day of arrival. At Private Sidings, Docks, Wliarves, dx. Wagon to be unloaded and placed at Railway Company's disposal, if empty, within two days, or if reloaded, within three days, exclusive in either case of the day on which the Wagon is placed at the trader's disposal. The number of days allowed for the return of any covering Sheet or Sheets to be the same as for Wagons. The term " day " in this Schedule means the twenty-four hours beginning at 6 a.m., excluding the twenty-four hours beginning at 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning. The Unloading of Wagons (England and Wales) Order, 1917, DATED March 16, 1917, made by the Board of Trade. 1917. No. 248. Whereas by Regulation 7b of the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations the Board of Trade have power, for the purpose of making the most efficient use of railway plant or labour, with a view to the successful prosecution of the war, to make orders, amongst other things, for enabling wagons which are not promptly unloaded to be unloaded and their contents to be dealt with at the risk and expense of the trader in manner provided by the order : Now, therefore, in pursuance of their power under that Regu- lation and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — 1. If a wagon on any Railway is not unloaded by the trader within the time shewn in the Schedule to this Order, the Railway Company may cause the wagon to be unloaded and the contents Unloading of Wagons {England and Wales) Order under Reg. 7^- thereof to be warehoused or stored at the owner's risk, in accord- ance with any directions given for the purpose by the Board of Trade. 2. Any expenses incurred by the Railway Company in unload ing the wagon and any cartage, warehouse or storage charges shall be paid by the trader, and, in addition to any other remedy available, the goods in respect of which the expenses are incurred may be detained until those expenses and charges are paid. 3. The provisions of this Order with respect to the unloading of wagons shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other provisions for enforcing the prompt loading and unloading of wagons. 4. Neither the trader nor any other person shall obstruct, inter- fere with or impede the exercise by the Railway Company of the powers given by this Order. 5. Any person acting in contravention of, or failing to comply with, any of the provisions of this Order is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 6. For the purpose of this Order the term " trader " includes the consignor, consignee, transferee, or other person at whose dis- posal the contents of a wagon may be held. All notices referred to in this Order may be given in writing or verbally or sent by post or by telegram or by telephone. 7. This Order shall apply to England and Wales, and may be cited as the Unloading of Wagons (England and Wales) Order, 1917. A. H. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade. Board of Trade, 16th March, 1917. Schedule. Number op Days for Unloading Merchandise (excluding Coal, Coke and Patent Fuel.) At Stations. Two days exclusive of the day of receipt by the trader of notice of arrival • At Ports (Shipment Traffic only). Three days exclusive of the day of arrival. At Private Sidings, Docks, Wharves, contractor in respect of the sub-contract is unreasonable or excessive, the Controller of his Majesty's Stationery Office may (whether or not the sub-contract has been completed) issue a certificate to that effect and may by order vary the terms of the sub-contract by the substitu- tion therefor of such terms as he may think fair and reasonable, and require the sub-contractor — {a) to carry out the sub-contract in whole oi in part in accordance with the terms as so varied ; and (b) either in addition thereto or as an alternative therefor to adjust the price of any goods already supplied or any services already rendered in accordance with the terms so varied, and to account to the other party to the sub-contract for any consequential reduction in price : Provided that no opder made under this regulation shall affect the price of any goods supplied or services rendered under any sub-contract where the sub-contract has been completed and the payment has been made more than one year before the date of the order. If any sub-contractor in respect of whom such an order is made fails to comply with any of the requirements contained in the order, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations : Provided that if the sub-contractor does not agree to the terms £xed by the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office he may require the terms to be determined in the manner and in accordance with the principles prescribed by Regulation 2b, without prejudice however to his obligation in the meantime to comply with the terms of the order. In the event of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office exercising the powers conferred upon him by this regula- tion, the price payable by him to the principal contractor under the principal contract shall be reduced by such an amount, not exceeding the amount of the saving to the principal contractor due to the exercise of such powers, as may be determined by the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 286 Order nnder Eeg. S^E. applying certain Regulations to the Controller of H.M.'s Stationery Office. This regulation shall apply where the Controller of Hi& Majesty's Stationery Office has required the occupier of any factory or workshop to place at his disposal the whole or any part of the output of the factory or workshop as if the occupier had contracted with the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office to supply such output or part thereof at the price payable there- for as ascertained in accordance with Regulation T. 7. The Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office may by order require the occupier of any factory or workshop in which stores 01 any article required for the service of His Majesty or any Government Department are or may be manufactured, or in which any operation or process required in the production, alteration, renovation or repair thereof is or may be carried on or in which printing or other work required for such service as aforesaid is or may be carried on to place at his disposal the whole 01 any part of the output of the factory or workshop as may be specified in the order, and to deliver to him or to any person or persons named by him the output or such part thereof as afore- said in such quantities and at such times as may be specified in the order : and the price to be paid for the autput so requisitioned shall, in default of agreement, be determined by the arbitration of a judge of the High Court selected by the Lord Chief Justice^ of England in England, of a judge of the Court of Session selected by the Lord President of the Court of Session in Scotland, or of a judge of the High Court of Ireland selected by the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland in Ireland. In determining such price regard need not be had to the market price, but shall be had to the cost of production of tlie output so requisitioned and to the rate of profit usually earned in respect of the output of such factory or workshop before the war, and to whether such rate of profit . was unreasonable or excessive, and to any other circumstances of the case. If the occupier of the factory or workshop fails to comply with the order, or without the leave of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office delivers to any other person any part of the output of the factory or workshop to which the order relates, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. For the purpose of ascertaining the amount of the output of any factory or workshop or any plant therein and the cost of production of such output, and the rate of profit usually earned in respect of the output of such factory or workshop before the war, the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office may require the occupier of any such factory or workshop, or any officer or servant of the occupier, or where the occupier is a company any director of the company, to furnish to the Con- troller of His Majesty's Stationery Office such particulars as to- such output, cost, and rate of profit as he may direct, and may require any such particulars to be verified in such manner as he may direct, and if any such person fails to comply with any such requirement he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. Order under Reg. 8^^- applying certain Regulations to the 287 Controller of H.M.^s Stationery Office. 8. The Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office may take possession of any factory or workshop or of any plant belonging thereto without taking possession of the factory or workshop itself, and may use the same for the service of His Majesty or of any Government Department at such times and in such manner as the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office may consider necessary or expedient, and the occupier and every officer and servant of the occupier of the factory or workshop, and where the occupier is a company, every director of the company, shall obey the directions of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office as to the user of the factory or workshop or plant, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 8-^. It shall be lawful for the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office : — (a) to require any work in any factory or workshop to be done in accordance with the directions of the Con- troller of His Majesty's Stationery Office, given with the object of making the factory or workshop or the plant or labour therein as useful as possible for the production of stores and other articles, or the execution of printing or other work, required for the service of His Majesty or any Government Department and to require returns as to the nature and amount of work done in any factory or workshop ; (V) to regulate or restrict the carrying on of any work in any factory, workshop or other premises, or the engage- ment or employment of any workman, or all or any classes of workmen, therein, or to remove the plant therefrom, w^ith a view to maintaining or increasing the production of such articles or the execution of such work in other factories, workshops or premises ; and the occupier and every officer and servant of the occupier of the factory, workshop, or premises, and any other person affected Tyy any such directions, regulations, or restrictions, and where the occupier is a company, every director of the company, shall obey the directions, regulations, or restrictions of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office so given, and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regu- lations. Where under this Regulation any return has been required or any directions regulating the priority to be given to work at any factory, workshop, or other premises, have been given, and any person in any such return, or in any certificate or document given or issued for the purpose of securing priority for any work in pursuance of such directions, makes any false statement or false representation, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 15C. The Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office may by order require any person engaged in the production, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of any stores and other articles, or the, execution of printing or other 288 Order under Reg. 8^^- applying certain Regulations to the Controller of H.M.'s Stationery Office. work, required for the service of His Majesty or any Government Department to give such particulars as to his business as may be specified in the order, and may require any such particulars to be verified asi he may direct, and if any person fails to comply with the order or with any requirement made thereunder, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. If any person, except as authorised by the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office, discloses or makes use of any informa- tion given to him under this regulation he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. 29-^. If any person enters or is found upon any factory, work- shop, or other place in which work is carried on, specified in any order made for the purpose by the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office as being a factory, workshop, or place which, in the interests of the public safety or of the defence of the Realm, it is necessary to safeguard, not having with him a written permit issued to him by a person nominated for the purpose by — (a) the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office; or (b) the occupier of, or other person having control of the work carried on in, the factory, workshop, or place, he shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations. Every person authorised to issue permits for the purposes of this regulation shall keep a list of the names and addresses of all persons to whom he has issued permits, and every such list shall be open to inspection by any person authorised for the purpose by the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office. In every factory, workshop, or place to which this regulation is for the time being applied by an order made thereunder, a copy of the order shall be kept affixed at or near every entrance thereto. Nothing in this regulation shall apply to any person who enters any factory, workshop, or other place in the exercise of any right of entry conferred on him as an inspector under the Factory and Workshop Acts 1901 to 1911, the Explosives Act, 1875, or any other enactment, (a) nor shall this regulation apply to any persons or classes of persons who,, as respects any particular factory, workshop or other place, may be exempted by order of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office. 34A. It shall be lawful for the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office to require any person who carries on the business of storing, transporting, or distributing goods, to afford such services in relation to the storage, transport or distribution of goods for or for the purposes of the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office as he may direct and if any such person fails to comply with such requirements he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations. (a) Inspector's Right of Entry. — (i) Under Factory and Workshop Act. See 8. 119 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901 (1 Edw. 7. c. 22). fii) Under Explosives Act, 1875 (38 Vict. c. 17). See a. 55 of that Act. (iii) Under other enactments. See e.g., National Insurance Act, 1911 fl & 2 G^eo. 5. c. 55), s. 112 ; Monitions of War (Amendment) Act, 1916 (5 & G Geo. 5. c. 99), s. 17. Order under Reg. 9-^^ Prohibiting Carrying of Arms, etc., 289 throughout Ireland. XXI.— ORDERS AS TO THE CARRYING, HAVING OR KEEPING OF ARMS, &C., UNDER REGU- LATION 9AA. (This Reg. is printed p. 80.) Order of the Competent Military Authority, dated Febhtjary 20, 1918, Prohibiting throughout iRELAND(a)) the Carry- ing OF Firearms, Military Arms, Ammunition or Ex- plosive Substances. I, Lieuteuant-General The Right Honourable Sir Bryan T. Mahon, K.C.V.O., C.B., .D.S.O., Commauding-iu-Chief the Forces in Ireland, Compatent Military Authority for Ireland, in exercise of the powers cont'ene J on roe by Eegulation 9aa, Defence of the Eealm ReguJations, hereby order that throughout Ireland (being an area in respect of which the operation of Section One of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, is for the time being suspended(l>) ) the carrying of firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substances is prohibited, subject to the following exceptions : — {a) The prohibition shall not apply in the case of any member of His Majesty's Naval or Military Forces, including Ofiicers' Training Corps, or of ^ny member of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, or of any member of the Royal Irish Constabulary. (b) The prohibition shall not apply to the carrying of a shot- gun for sporting purposes and the necessary ammuni- tion therefor, by a person having in force a licence or a certificate to kill game, or a licence under the Gun Licence Act, 1870. (c) (c) The prohibition shall not apply to the carrying of a shot- gun and the necessary ammunition therefor, by the occupier of land for the purpose only of scaring birds or killing vermin on such land. {d) The prohibition shall not apply to the carrying of a shot- gun and the necessary ammunition therefor, by any person whilst employed in and for the purpose only of scaring birds or killing vermin on any lands when authorized so to do by the written order of the occupier thereof, who shall have in force a licence or certificate to kill g-ame, or a licence under tEe Gun Licence Act. 1870.(c) (a) Amendment op Order.— So far as regards the counties of Clare, Galway and Tipperary, this Order is cancelled by Order of February 21, 1918, printed immediately below which relates to the having or keeping, as well as the carrying of arms, &c. (b) Suspension op s. 1 op Defence op the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915. — That section (printed pp. 5-7) which confers the right to trial by jury was suspended throughout Ireland by Proclamation dated April 26, 1916 (St. R. & 0., 1916, No. 256). (c) Gun Licence Act, 1870— i.e., 33 & 34 Vict. c. 57. 3j96 k 290 Order under Reg. 9AA Prohibiting Carrying, Having or Keeping of Arms, etc., in Clare, Galway and Tipperary. (e) The prohibition shall not apply in the case of any person who obtains a permit in writing from a County Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary or from a Superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, to carry firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substances. This Order cancels the Order made by the Competent Military Authority on the 17th July, 1916, regarding the carrying of Fire- arms and Military Arms. Given under my hand this 20th day of February, 1918. B. Mahon, Lieutenant-General, Comi)etent Military Authority. [The above Order was pnblisbed in the Dublin Gazette, February 22nd, 1918.] Order of the Competent Military Authority, dated February 21, 1918, Prohibiting the Carrying, Having or Keeping OF Firearms, Military Arms, Ammunition or Explosive Substances within the Counties of Clare, Galway awd Tipperary. I, Lieutenant-General The Right Honourable Sir Bryan T. Mahon, K.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O., Commanding-in-Chief the Forces in Ireland, Competent Military Authority for Ireland, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by Regulation 9aa, Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby order that throughout the following localities, viz., the Counties of Clare, Galway (East and West Ridings), and Tipperary (North and South Ridings), the said localities being in an area, namely Ireland, in respect of which the operation of Section One of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915, is for the time being suspended, (a) the carrying, having or keeping of Firearms, Military Arms, Ammunition or Explosive substances, by persons other than members of the Naval, Military, and P'olice Forces of the Crown, or persona duly authorised in writing by a County Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary to carry, have or keep Firearms, Military Arms, Ammunition or Explosive substances, is pro- hibited. This Order so far as it relates to the having or keeping of Fire- arms, Military Arms, Ammunition or Explosive substances, shall take effect as from the Fourth day of March, 1918, inclusive. (a) Suspension of s. 1 op Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915,— That section (printed pp. 5-7) which confers the right to trial by jury was suspended throughout Ireland by Proclamation dated April 26, 1916 (St. E. & O., 1916, No. 25t5). Military Exercises and Drill (Ireland) Order, under Reg. 9^- • This Order cancels the Order made under Regulation 9aa, Defence of the Realm Regulations by me as Competent Military Authority on the 20th day of February, 1918, (a<) in so far as such Order applied to the Counties of Clare, Galway (East and West Ridings) and Tipperary (North and South Ridings). Given under my hand this 2l8t day of February, 1918. B. Mahon, Lieutenant-Gen eral. Competent Military Authority. Notice. — Persons who have not obtained a permit from the County Inspector and are therefore prohibited by this Order, from keeping F'irearms, Military Arms, Ammunition or Explosive substances, should as soon as possible, and in any case within 10 days of the date of this Order, hand in at the nearest Police Barracks, all articles of the kind in their possession. Arms so handed in should be previously cleaned and well oiled, and all articles, packages, etc., should be distinctly labelled with the name and address of the owner. [The above Order was published in the Dublin Gazette, February 22nd, 1918.] XXII.— Order as to Prohibition of Drilling UNDER Regulation 9E. (This Reg. is printed at p. 83.) The Military Exercises and Drill (Ireland) Order, 1916, DATED November 28, 1916, made by the Chief Secretary FOR Ireland. 1916. No. 836. Whereas by Regulation 9e of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation), it is provided that a Secretary of State or the Army Council may by Order declare the Regulation to be in force in any area and that" the powers of a Secretary of State under the Regulation may be exercised as respects Ireland by the Chief Secretary : And whereas the Regulation further provides that in any such area no person other than a member of His Majesty's naval or military forces or a constable shall, subject to any exceptions for which provision may be made in the Order, practise, take part in, or be concerned in, any exercise, movement, evolution, or drill, of a military nature, or be concerned in or assist the promotion or organisation of any such exercise, movement, evolution, or drill, by persons other than members of His Majesty's naval or military forces or constables; and that if any person acts in (a) Order of February 20, 1918. — That Order ia printed immediately above. 3496 K 2 292 Orders under Eeg. 9^^ Taking Possession of all Coal Mines. contravention of the Regulation he shall be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 : Now in pursuance of the powers conferred on him by the Regulation, the Chief Secretary doth hereby order and declare as follows : — 1. From and after the date of this Order the Regulation shall, subject to the exceptions for which provision is herein- after made, be in force throughout Ireland, 2. The Regulation shall not apply to persons practising, taking part in, or being concerned in, any exercise, move- ment, evolution, or drill, of a military nature under the authority and in accordance with the conditions of a permit granted by the competent naval or military authority, and for the time being in force, or to persons concerned in or assisting the promotion or organisation of any such exer- cise, movement, evolution, or drill so permitted. 3. This Order may be cited as the Military Exercises and Drill (Ireland) Order, 1916. //. E. Duke, Chief Secretary. Dated this 28th day of November, 1916. [The above Order was published in the Dublin Gazette, November 28th, 1916.] XXIII.— Orders as to Taking Possession of Coal Mines under Regulation 9g. (This Reg. is printed at p. 8i.) Order of the Board of Trade, dated November 29, 1916, Taking Possession of the South Wales Coalfield. Whereas under Regulation 9g of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 (which was inserted in those regulations by Order in Council dated the 29th day of November nineteen hundred and sixteen, and is set out at the foot of this Order(a) ), the Board of Trade have power to apply that regulation to any coal mines : Now, therefore, the Board of Trade, being of opinion that it is expedient, for the purpose of securing the public safety ani the defence of the realm, that that regulation should be applied to the coal mines specified in this Order, in the exercise of their powers under the said regulation and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby order as follows : — Regulation 9g of the J)efence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, is hereby applied, as from the 1st day of December, 1916, until further notice, to the South Wales coalfield, that is to say, to all coal mines in the counties of Brecon, Carmarthen, Glamorgan, Monmouth, Pembroke, and Radnor. Walter Runcitnan. Orders under Keg. 9C^ Taking Possession of all Coal Mines. Order of the Board of Trade, dated February 22, 1917, Taking Possession of all Coal Mines except the South Wales Coalfield. Whereas under Regulation 9g of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 (which was inserted in those regulations by Order in Council dated the 29th day of November nineteen hundred and sixteen, and is set out at the foot of this Order(a) ), the Board of Trade have power to apply that regu- lation to any coal mines : And whereas by an Order made by the Board of Trade under that regulation on the 29th day of November, 1916, (b) the regulation was applied as from the Ist day of December, 1916. until further notice to the South Wales Coalfield, that is to say, to all coal mines in the counties of Brecon, Carmarthen, Glamorgan, Monmouth, Pembroke, and Radnor. Now, therefore, the Board of Trade, being of opinion that Ji is expedient, for the purpose of securing the public safety and the defence of the realm, that that regulation should be applied to the coal mines specified in this Order, in the exercise of their powers under the said regulation and of all other.powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby order as follows : — Regulation 9g of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, is hereby applied, as from the 1st day of March, 1917, until further notice to all coal mines in the United Kingdom other than those to which the regula- tion was applied by the above-mentioned Order of the Board of Trade dated the 29th day of November, 1916. A. H. Stanley. The Coal Transport Order, 1917, dated July 4, 1917, made by THE Board of Trade. [This Order, which was made under Regulations 2f to 2jj and 9g of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, is printed together with other Orders imder Regulation 2jj as to Coal at p. 218 above.] (a) Regulation 9&. — This Reg. has been printed in its place in the Code of Regulations at p. 73 and is therefore in this Manual not reprinted at the foot of this Order. (b) Order of Nov. 29, 1916. — That Order is printed immediately above. 3496 K ;J 294 Orders under Reg. 9C^G Taking Possession of Iron Ore Mines in Cumberland and Lancashire, and Road Stone Quarries m England and Wales. XXIV.— Orders as to Taking Possession of Iron Ore Mines and Road Stone Quarries under Regulation 9GG. (This Reg. is printed at p. 85.) Order of the Minister of Munitions, dated July 24, 1917, Taking Possession of all Iron Ore Mines in the Counties OF Cumberland and Lancaster. Whereas under Regulation 9gg of the Defence of the Realm Regulations (which was inserted in those Regulations by Order in Council dated the 13th day of March, 1917, and is set out at the foot of this Order), (a) the Minist-er of Munitions has power to apply that regulation to any metalliferous mines, or to any mines of stratified iron stone, not being coal mines : Now, therefore, the Minister of Munitions, being of opinion that for securing the public safety and the Defence of the Realm, it is expedient that the said regulation should be applied to all iron ore mines in the counties of Cumberland and Lancaster, in the exercise of his powers under the said regulation and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby orders that from and after the 24th day of July, 1917, and until further notice, Regulation 9gg of the Defence of the Realm Regulations shall be applied to all iron ore mines in the counties of Cumberland and Lancaster. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, July 24th, 1917.] Order of the Army Council, dated August 7, 1917, Taking Possession of all Road Stone Quarries in England and Wales . Whereas under Regulation 9gg of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, which is set out at the foot of this Order, («')('>) the Army Council has power to apply that Regulation to any road stone quarries, including slag dumps and slag works producing road materials. (a) E.EODLATI0N 9gg. — This Reg. has been printed in its place in the Code of Regulations at p. 85 above, and is therefore in this Manual not reprinted at the foot of this Order. (b) Earlier form of Regulation 9gg. — Regulation 9oo in its earlier form (printed p. 74 of the May, 1917, Edition of this Manual) conferred powers only on the Minister of Munitions, who, by Orders of May 9th, 1917 (printed p. 469 of the said Edition of this Manual) and June 14th, 1917 (published London Gazette June 15th, 1917) took possession of the same road stone quarries as are the subject of the Army Council's Order ; with a view to the Army Council making the said Order, the Minister of Munitions by Order of August 7th, 1917 (published London Gazette August 7th, 1917) revoked his two Orders of May and June. Road Stone Transport Order, 1917, under Reg. 9GG. ^ToW;, therefore, the Army Council, being of opinion that, for securing the public safety and the defence of i\e Realm, it is expedient that the said regulation should be applied to all road stone quarries, including such slag dumps and slag works as aforesaid, in Englaind and Wales except as hereinafter men- tioned, in the exercise of their powers under the said regulation do hereby order that from and after the date of this Order and until further notice Regulation 9gg of the Defence of the Realm Regulations shall be applied to all road stone quarries, including such slag dumps and slag works as aforesaid, in England and Wales, but excluding all quarries producing only gravel and flint used as road stone. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, August 7th, 1917.] The Road Stone Transport Order, 1917, dated August 31, 1917, MADE BY THE ArMY CoUNCIL.(a') Whereas it appears to the Army Council necessary or expedient to make the following Order for the purpose of maintaining the supply of road materials of the country. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the powers conferred on them by Regulations 2f to 2jj and 9gg of the Defence of the Realm Regulations(ai) and all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Army Council hereby order as follows : — 1. For the purpose of this Order the expression '' Road Materials " includes all quarried stone, slag, dehydrated tar, tarred slag or tarred stone, and such other and similar material used or usable for the purpose of road construction and main- tenance, but not including gravel or flint used as roadstones. 2. With a view to effecting economies in transport and of facilitating and maintaining the supply of road materials, such restrictions may be placed on the transport of road materials from particular areas or particular quarries, slag dumps or works in the United Kingdom to particular areas or particular destinations as the Army Council may from time to time consider necessary, and when such restrictions are so placed it shall be the duty of every person affected thereby to comply with the requirements of the Army Council for the purpose of giving effect thereto. (a) Enabling Regulations. — The Road Stone Tranapert Order (here printed) was made under the concluding words of Regulation 9gg (5) (p. 85), which confer on the Army Council as respects road materials the like powers which are exerciseable by the Board of Trade as respects articles of commerce under Regulations 2f to 2j (pp. 45-50) which are applied to that Board by Regulation 2jj (1), printed p. 51. 3496 K 4 Road Stone Tran.tport Order, 1917, under Reg. 9G^G. 3. Contracts for the sale of road materials shall be abrogated to sucli extent, and as from such dates as may be deemed by the Army Council to be necessary in order to secure compliance with tlieir requirements under this Order. 4. The requirements of the Army Council under this Order shall be notified in the form of directions issued from time to time by the Road Stone Control Committeefa) or any local bodies constituted for the purpose. Such directions may relate to any or all of the following matters : — (a) The restriction or discontinuance of the transport of road materials from particular areas or particular quarries, slag dumps or works, to particular areas or particular destinations, either absolutely or by any specified method of transport or otherwise than by such methods of transport as may be specified. (6) The contracts which are to be abrogated with a view to facilitating compliance with such directions. (c) Making returns by and to such parties and in such forms as may be specified in the directions. (d) The restriction, discontinuance or substitution of the use of any particular class or type of material in any par- ticular area. (e) Any other matters for which provision may be necessary for the purpose of this Order. 5. Infringements of this Order are summary offences subject to penalties under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 6. This Order may be cited as tlie Road Stone Transport Order, 1917. By Order of the Army Council, R. H. Brade. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 4th, 1917.] (a) Road Stone Control Committee.— The address of this committee, of which Mr. P. J. Black is the secretary, is 35, Cromwell Road, London, 8.W.7. (Telephone, Kensington 1414.) Order under Reg. 9^ Taking Possession of certain CanaU in England. XXV.— Orders as to Taxing Possession of Canals and as to Barges used thereon UNDER Regulation 9H. (This Reg. is printed at p. 86.) Order of the Board of Trade, dated February 22, 191T, Taking Possession of certain Canals. Whereas under Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 (which was inserted in those Regulations by Order in Council, dated the 16th day of February, nineteen hundred and seventeen, and is set out at the foot of this Order(a) ), the Board of Trade have power to apply that regulation to any canals : Now, therefore, the Board of Trade, being of opinion that it is expedient, for the purpose of securing the public safety and the defence of the realm, that that regulation should be applied to the canals specified in this Order, in the exercise of their powers under the said regulation and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby order as follows : — Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, is hereby applied, as from the first day of March, 1917, until further notice to the following canals(b) : — Aire and Calder Navigation, Birmingham Canal Navigations. Birmingham and Warwick Junction Canal. Bridgewater Canals of the Manchester Ship Canal Company. Coventry Canal Navigation. Gloucester and Berkeley Canal of the Sharpness New Docks and Gloucester and Birmingham Navigation Company. Grand Junction Canal. Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Leicester Navigation. Loughborough Navigation. Newark Navigation. Oxford Canal. (a) Regulation 9h. — This Reg. has been printed in its place in the Code of Regulations at p. 86 above, and is therefore in this Manual not reprinted at the foot of this Order. (b) Canals Specified. — These are all in England and all "non-railway owned " — the railway owned canals having passed into State Control. See foot- note (a) to Reg. 9p (3), p. 84. This Order was extended to certain other canals in England, Wales and Ireland by Orders of April 4, 1917, Aug. 7, 1917, and Feb. 13, 1918, printed pp. 298, 300 and 301. Order under Eeg. 9^ Taking Possession of certain Canals in England. Regent's Canal. Rochdale Canal. Severn Navigation. Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation, (a) Shropshire Union Canals. Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Trent Navigation. Warwick and Birmingham Canal Navigation. Warwick and Napton Canal Navigation. Weaver Navigation. Worcester and Birmingham Canal of the Sharpness New Docks and Gloucester and Birmingham Canal Company. A. H. Stanley. Obdbr of the Board of Trade, dated April 4, 1917, Taking Possession of Certain Canals. ' Whereas under Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 (which was inserted in those Regulations by Order in Council dated the 16th day of February, nineteen hundred and seventeen) the Board of Trade have power to apply that regulation to any canals; And whereas the Board of Trade, being of opinion that it was expedient, for the purpose of securing the public safety and the defence of the Realm, applied that regulation to certain canals by the Order of the Board of Trade dated the 22nd of February, 191T(b) : And whereas under Regulation 9h any order of the Board of Trade under the Regulation may be revoked or varied as occasion requires : , Now, therefore, the Board of Trade do hereby vary the Order made by them, dated the 22nd day of February, 1917, a& follows : — The Bradford Canal, the Calder and Hebble Navigation, the Erewash Canal, and the New Junction Canal shall be added to and form part of the aforesaid list. A. H. Stanley. (a) Shkopshire Union Canals. — An Order printed p. 300, provides that the Shropshire Union Canals shall be excluded from and deemed nerer to have been affected by the present Order. (b) Order of Feb. 22, 1917.— This is printed above. Disposal of Canal Barges and Plant Order, 1917, under 299 Reg. 9^ (5); Order under Reg. 9^ (6) as to Undertakings of Carriers on Canals. The Disposal of Canal Barges and Plant Order, 1917, dated May 31, 1917, made by the Board of Trade. 1917. No. 521. In exercise of the powers conferred upon tbem by Regulation 9h (5) of the Defence of the Realm Regulations and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, the Board of Trade hereby order as follows : — 1. No person, not being an owner of a canal of which the Board of Trade have taken possession, (a) shall dispose of any barges used on any such canal or of any machinery or plant used in connection with the loading or unloading of any such barges without the consent of the Canal Control Committee. 2. Any person acting in contravention of, or failing to comply with, any provision of this Order is guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 3. — (1) This Order may be cited as the Disposal of Canal Barges and Plant Order, 1917. (2) This Order shall come into force on the first day of June, 1917. A. H. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade. Board of Trade, 31st May, 1917. Order, dated June 22, 1917., made by the Board of Trade relating to Undertakings of Carriers on Canals. 1917. No. 657. Whereas the Board of Trade are of opinion that for securing the public safety and the Defence of the Realm it is expedient that Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm Regulations should be applied to the undertakings of carriers by canal where such carriers are unable to carry on their undertakings eificiently. Now therefore, the Board of Trade in the exercise of the powers conferred upon them by sub-section (6) of that Regula- tion, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf hereby order as follows : — Regulation 9h shall apply to the undertaking of any carrier by canal who makes an application to the Board for the purpose and satisfies the Board that the undertaking cannot be efficiently carried on unless possession thereof is taken by the Board of Trade. A. H. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade. Board of Trade, 22nd June, 1917. [The above Order was pabliahed in the London Gazette, June 26th, 1917.] Ca) Canals op which Possession has been Taken. — See Orders of February 22, April 4, and Aug. 7, 1917, and Feb. 13, 1918, pp. 297, 298, 300, and 301. Orders under Reg. 9^ as to Taking Possession of certain Canals in Ireland, and as to the Shropshire Union Canals. Order of the Board of Thade, dated August T, 1917, Taking Possession of certain Canals in Ireland. Whereas under Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 (which was inserted in those Regulations by Order in Council dated the 16th day of February, nineteen hundred and seventeen) the Board of Trade have power to apply that regulation to any canals ; And whereas the Board of Trade, being of opinion that it was expedient, for the purpose of securing the public safety and the Defence of the Realm, applied that regulation to certain canals by the Ordei"s of the Board of Trade dated the 22nd of February, 1917, and the 4th April, 1917(a) ; And whereas under Regulation 9h any order of the Board of Trade under the Regulation may be revoked or varied as occasion requires ; Now, therefore, the Board of Trade do hereby vary the Orders made by them, dated the 22ud day of February, 1917, and the 4th day of April, 1917, as follows: — The Grand Canal, the Lagan Navigation, the Ulster Canal, the Coalisland Canal and the Newry Navigation (Inland Section) shall be added to and form part of the aforesaid lists. A. H. Stanley. The Shropshire Union Canals Order, 1917, dated November 1, 1917, SiADE BY THE BOARD OF TrADE. Whereas on the 22nd day of February, 1917, the Board of Trade made an Order applying Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm Regulations to certain canals therein specifi€d(a) : And whereas the Board deem it expedient to vary the said Order as hereinafter appears : Now, therefore, the Board of Trade in exercise of their poworfr under the said Regulation hereby order : — 1. The Shropshire Union Canals shall be excluded from and shall be deemed never to have been affected by the Order of ihe 22nd day of February, 1917. 2. This Order may be cited as the Shropshire Union Canals Order, 1917. A. H. Stanley. Board of Trade, Ist November, 1917. (a) Orders of Feb. 22 and April 4, 1917. — Those Orders are printed' pp. 297, 298. Control of Canals Order, 1918, under Reg. 9^; Order under Reg. 10^ as to Early Closing of Shops in England. Tub Control of Canals Order, l£fl8, dated February 13, 1918, MADE BY the BoaRD OF TrADE. The Board of Trade deeming it expedient for tlie purpose of securing tlie public safety and the defence of the Realm that the Glamorganshire Canal JSTavigation should pass into their possession hereby order as follows : — 1. Regulation 9h of the Defence of the Realm Regulations shall apply to the Glamorganshire Canal Navigation. 2. This Order may be cited as the Control of Canalsi Order, 1918. A. II. Stanley. Board of Trade, 13th February, 1918. XXVI.— Orders as to the Early Closing of Shops under Regulation 10b. (This Reguia- tion is printed at p. 88.) 1. England and Wales^ p. 301. | 2. Scotland, p. 304. 1. England and Wales. Order of the Secretary of State, dated April 24, 1917, as to the Early Closing of Shops from May 1st to Sep- t:270er 30th, 1917. (a) (b) 1917, No. 393. In pursuance of Eegulation 10b of the Defence of the Realm Regulations I hereby make the following Order: — 1. — (a) Every shop shall be closed for the serving of customers not later than 8 o'clock in the evening on every day other than Saturday and not later than 9 o'clock in the evening on Saturday, and in the case of a contravention of this provision the occupier of the shop shall be liable to a penalty ;(c) and (6) Any person who carries on in any place not being a ) The Lights (Vehicles) Order, being the Lights (Vehicles) Order of 9th October, 1916, as to lights on vehicles in PLACES outside THE METROPOLITAN AND CiTY OF LONDON Police Districts as amended by the Lights (Vehicles) Order of 25th January, 1917. 1916, No. 713, as amended by 1917, No. 24. [Passages containing alt3ration3 male, and new matter added, by the Amending Order are denoted by a thick black line.] In pursuance of the power conferred on me by Regulation 11 of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, I hereby make the following Order : — Part I. Requirements as to Lights to be carried on Vehicles and as to Lighting-up Time. 1. Every vehicle(c) on any street, highway, or road to whicli the public have access in any part of England or Wales, excepting the Metropolitan and City of London Police Districts, between half-an-hour after sunset and half-an-hour before sunrise must aarry lamps as follows — (a) at the front, a lamp or lamps displaying to the front a, white light. Except in the case of a bicycle or tricycle (other than a motor tricycle) one such lamp must be placed on the extreme off or right-hand side of the vehicle : if a second lamp is carried it must be placed in the corresponding position on the extreme near or left-hand side of the vehicle ; and (b) at the rear, a lamp displaying to the rear a red light. The lamp carried for this purpose on any vehicle other than a bicycle or tricycle must be x)laced on the off or right-hand side of the vehicle. Provided that a handcart carrying on the right-hand side one lamp displaying a white light to the front and a red light to the rear shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this paragraph ; and this paragraph shall not apply in the case of a bicycle which is being wheeled by hand as near as possible to the. edge of the roadway. (a) Lights in Railway Carriages. — The Railway Carriage Lights Order is printed p. Sie-'^-^l^fr- (b) Lights when Driving Animals. — As to h'-ijhts to be carried by persons driving animals, see Order of October 11th, 1916, printed p. 313. (c) Liverpool, Bootle, and Birkenhead. — An Order dated November 27tb, 1916, exempts from the requirements of Part I. of this Order vehicles constructed for carrying cotton and other goods in certain parts of Liverpool and Bootle, and all vehicles within the boundaries of the portion of the Mersey Dock Estate within that city and borough, and an Order dated December 9th, 1916, provides similar exemption as regards a part of Birkenhead, and that portion of the said Estate which is within that borough. 318 Order under Reg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in England beyond London. 2. On and after 1st January, 1917, two lamps displaying to the front a white light must be carried on all vehicles, except in the case of bicycles, tricycles (other than motor tricycles) and handcarts. 3. The lamp or lamps must be properly trimmed, lighted and attached, so that the light from each lamp is visible in the pre- scribed direction for a reasonable distance without obstruction by any part of the vehicle, its burden, the person in charge, th& draught animal, or any animal led at the rear. Part II. Restrictions on Lights on Vehicles. The following restrictions on the use of lights on vehicles shall have effect throughout the whole of England and Walea except in the Metropolitan Police District and the City of London : — 1. The use of headlamps on motor cars is prohibited and not more than two lamps showing a light to the front may be used on any vehicle, except that headlamps not exceeding two in number may be used in addition to the sidelamps carried in compliance with Part I. of this Order, if the sidelamps burn only candle or oil and have not lens fronts or, in the case of other side lamps, if the side lamps are obscured with white paper or some other uncoloured material as required by paragraph (6) of this Part of this Order and are further obscured with a cap or disc as described in paragraph (1) of Part III. of this Order. All such headlamps must comply with the later requirements of this Order. 2. In electric lamps the bulb must not exceed 12 watts, or give in use a greater candle-power than the 12-watt (12 nominal candle- power) bulb as standarised for sidelights by the Engineering Standards Committee (Report No. 69). 3. In acetylene lamps the burner must not consume more than 14 litres (^ cubic foot) per hour. 1. In oil lamps only one burner may be used : the wick mvLst not exceed three-quarters of an inch in width. 5. In electric and acetylene lamps the diameter or longer aid© of the front glass, according as it is circular or rectangular, must not exceed 6 inches, or the front glass must be permanently obscured so that no light can pass except through a central portion which does not exceed 4^ inches in diameter. 6. The front glasses of (1) all electric and acetylene lamps, and (2) lamps burning candle or oil with lens fronts, must be obscured — (a) in electric lamps, with at least one thickness of ordinary white tissue paper : Order under Reg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in England beyond London. (b) in acetylene lamps and in candle and oil lamps to which this paragraph applies, with at least one thickness of ordinary white tissue paper or with paint, ground glass, or a disc of some other uncoloured material so that the obscuring effect produced is not less than that of one thickness of ordinary white tissue paper. The paper, paint, or disc must cover the whole of the portion of the front glass through which light can pass and must not be wetted, oiled, varnisEecl, or treated in any other way eo as to increase its trans- parency. Side panels of electric and acetylene lamps, except small red or green side panels, must be covered over with some completely opaque material. This paragraph shall not apply to the lamp displaying a red light carried at the rear of a vehicle. 7. Headlights on tramcars must not be of greater brightness than is necessary for the public safety, and the inside lights of tramcars and omnibuses must be reduced, shaded, or obscured BO that no more light is used than is necessary to enable fares to be collected and the light is prevented, so far as practicable, from being visible from outside. Any instructions given by the Chief Officer of Police for this purpose must be observed. 8. No light of any description on any vehicle which is at a standstill shall be shown so as to be visible from the sea or from the navigable waters of any estuary; but nothing in this para- graph shall be deemed to allow of any vehicle being in any place to which the public have access without a lamp or lamps com- plying with the requirements of Part I. of this Order. 9. This Part of the Order shall not ^PPly to the lamps used on any fire brigade vehicle when such vehicle is actually proceeding to a fire. 10. In case of sudden emergency all orders as to the further reduction or extinction of lights on vehicles given by or under the direction of a Competent Military Authority or the Chief Officer of Police shall be immediately obeyed. Part III. Further Restrictions on Lights on Vehicles in certain Towns. The following restrictions on the use of lights on vehicles shall have effect in the Cities, Boroughs and Urban Districts mentioned in the First Schedule to this Order, and these restrictions shall be additional to those imposed by Part II. of this Order: — 1. Headlamps on motor cars must not be used, and all other lamps to which paragraph 6 of Part II. of this Order applies Order nnder Reg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in England beyond London. must be further obscured with a cap or disc(a') constructed and attached as follows : — (a) The cap or disc must be made of completely opaque material, must fit near to the front glass of the lamp and must cover it so as to prevent the passage of light except through the apertures cut as provided in para- graph 1 (6) below. {h) The apertures must be circular, half an inch in diameter ; they must be six in number and spaced approximately evenly round the disc so that no portion of any of the apertures is nearer the centre of the disc than one- quarter the diameter of the effective front of the lamp, if it is circular, or one-quarter the longer side, if it is rectangular. 2. The reflectors of all other lamps burning candle or oil which are provided with a reflector and have a front glass exceeding 3 inches in diameter, must be covered with some non-reflecting material, in lieu of using the cap or disc described in para- graph 1. Side panels, except small red or green panels, m-ust be covered over with some opaque material. This paragraph shall not apply to the lamp displaying a red light carried at the rear of a vehicle. 3. This Part of the Order shall not apply to the lamps used on any fire brigade vehicle when such vehicle is actually proceeding to a fire. For the purposes of this Order the word "vehicle" shall include any bicycle, tricycle or velocipede, and any handcart, and the word " handcart " shall include any vehicle drawn or propelled by hand. The provisions of this Order shall apply during the period from half an hour after sunset till half an hour before sunrise. Except as is otherwise provided in paragraph 2 of Part I., this Order shall take effect on and after the 22nd October, 1916. The Lights (Vehicles) Orders of the 15th December, 1915 (No. 1182), and 8th February, 1916 (No. 61), (a) are hereby revoked as from the 22nd October, 1916, without prejudice, however, to any proceedings in respect of contraventions of those Orders. This Order may be cited as the Lights (Vehicles) Order. | Herbert Samuel, One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 9th October, 1916. (a) Cap or Disc. — This is illustrated in the sketch in the Second Schedule to this Order (p. 321). (t>^ Revoked Orders. — These two Orders were printed at pp. 100-108 of the July, 1916, Edition of this Manaal. Order under Reg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in England beyond London. 321 FiEST Schedule. Towns where Part III. of the Order {in addition to Part II.) applies. County. Towns where Part III. applies. Essex Colchester (Borough)'. Harwich (Borough). KJ!NT Dover (Borough). Folkestone (Borough). Hythe (Borough). Margate (Borough). Ramsgate (Borough). Sandgate (Urban District). Suffolk Felixstowe and Walton (Urban District). Ipswich (County Borough). Second Schedule. Illustration of the cap or disc referred to in paragraph (1) »/ Part III. of the Order. U- xHa/f cf/ctmeter* of Fponr » 3f^ D /a me ten c/ Fpont... 3496 322 Orders under Reg. 11 as to Lights (other than on Vehicles) in Scotland. B. Orders of the Secretary for Scotland as to Scotland. I . Lights other than on Vehicles^ I 2. Lights on Vehicles^ pp. pp. 322-325. ! 326-329. 1. Lights Other than on Vehicles (Scotland). The Lights (Scotland) Order being the Lights (Scotland) Order of the 25th August, 1916, as amended by Amending Orders of January 24 and November 16, 1917. 1916. No. as amended hy 1917. Nos. and - — -. S. 32 ^ , S. 43 S. 86 IPassages containing alterations made, and new matter added, by the Amending Orders are denoted by a thick black line.J ^ In pursuance of the power conferred on me by Regulation 11 of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, J hereby make the following Order : — (1.) All lights, whether public or private, which, if unobscured, would be visible from the sea or from the navigable waters of any estuary, must be extinguished, or, in the case of indoor lights, so obscured as to be invisible from outside from half an hour after sunset till lialf an houi before sunrise. (2.) Subject to the later provisions of this Order, all external lamps, flares, and fixed lights of all descriptions, and all aggrega- tions of lights, whether public or private, must be extinguished, except such public lamps as the Chief Constable directs to be kept in use for the public safety and any other lights approved by him. All lights which are not extinguished must be reduced to the minimum intensity consistent with safety and so shaded or obscured that direct light is cut off in all directions above the horizontal and no more than a diffused light is cast upon the ground. (3.) In dwelling houses, hotels, shops, factories, docks, ship- building yards, and other premises of all descriptions, all inside lights must be so reduced and shaded, or the windows, roof- lighting areas, skylights, glass doors, «&;c., so screened by shutters or dark blinds or dark cuituins that no more than a dull, subdued light is visible from any direction outside and no part of the pavement or roadway or any building or other object is distinctly illuminated thereby. (4.) Exemption from the foregoing provisions of this Order may be granted in the case of naval and military establishments by a Competent Naval or Military Authority, or, in the case of industrial establishments or works of public utility, by the Thief Constable, subject to compliance with any Order issued by the Competent Military Authority or the Chief Constable with regard to extinction, of lights in case of emergency and such other con- ditions as may be prescribed. Order under Reg. 11 as to Lights {other than on Vehicles) in Scotland. (5.) The provisions of this Order shall not apply to necessary working lights on railways (including lights in stations and in goods and marshalling yards), nor to navigation, riding, or fishing ligh^ carried by any ship or vessel in accordance with Admiralty I Orders, nor to lights under the control of any general or local Lighthouse Authority. (6.)(a), (7.) With regard to Lights on Vehicles, the provisions of the Lights on Vehicles (Scotland) Order of 9th February, 1916 (Statutory Rules and Orders No. —^ ), and of the Lights oui k5. 5 Vehicles (Scotland) Order of 9th May, 1916 (Statutory Rules and Orders No. ^ ), shall apply. (b) , o. 18 (8.) In case of sudden emergency all orders as to the furtlier reduction or extinction of lights given by or under the direction of a Competent Military Authority or the Chief Constable shall be immediately obeyed. (9.) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) this Order sliall apply as follows: — (1) in the Counties of Berwick, Fife, Haddington and Roxburgh from half an hour after sunset till half an hour before sunrise; (2) in the counties of Ayr, Dum- barton, Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, Lanark (including the County of the City of Glasgow), Renfrew and Wigtown from two hours after sunset till two hours before sunrise; (3) in the rest of Scotland, from one hour after sunset till one hour before sunrise. (10.) This Order shall apply to the whole of Scotland and shall take effect on and after the 15th September, 1916. I hereby revoke, as from the 15th Sentember, 1916, the Lights (Scotland) Order of 5th May, 1916, (c) without prejudice, however, to any proceedings in respect of contraventions of the said Order. I This Order may be cited as the Lights (Scotland) Order. (l.s.) H. J . Tennant, His Majesty's Secretary for Scotland. Srotiish Offire, Whitehall. 25th August 1916. (a) Blinds of Railway Carriages.— Paragraph (6) was revoked as from March 29th, 1917, by Order of that date (1917, No. ^„), which is confined to the revocation of that paragraph. As to the lowering of blinds see the Railway Carriage Lights (Scotland) Order, printed p. 325. (b) Lights on Vehicles. — Those two Orders (which are printed at pp. 112- 117 of the July, 1916, Edition of this Manual) are revoked by the Lights on Vehicles (Scotland) Order, printed at p. 326. (c) Revoked Order. — That Order is printed at pp. 110, HI of the July, 1916, Edition of this Manual. 3496 L 2 324 Order under Reg. 11 as to Lights for purposes of Advertisement or Display in Scotland. The Advertisement Lights (Scotland) Order of the 5tii June, 191T. 1917;No._^2*- ^ , fc>. 54 In pursuance of the power conferred on me by Regulation 11 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations I hereby make the following Order : — (1) All lights of the following classes and descriptions shall be extinguished, and such lights shall not be lighted at any hour except as provided in paragraph (2) hereof — (a) Sky signs, illuminated facias, illuminated advertise- ments and other lights used outside or at the entrance to any shop or place of amusement or any other premises for the purpose of advertisement or display; (6) Lights used inside any shop for the purpose of advertise- ment or display when the shop is closed for serving customers. (2) This Order shall not apply to any public street light or any other light approved by the Chief Constable as necessary in the public interest. (3) The expression ** shop " in this Order has the same mean- ing as in the Shops Act, 1912. (a) This Order shall apply to the whole of Scotland, and shall take effect on and after the 15th June, 1917. This Order may be cited as the Advertisement Lights (Scotland) Order of the 5th June, 1917. # (l.s.) Robert Munro, His Majesty's Secretary for Scotland. Scottish Office, Whitehall, 5th June, 1917. (a) Shops Act, 1912 (2 Geo. 5, c. 3). — That Act provides as follows : — "19.— (1) In this Act— The expression ' shop ' includes any premises where any retail trade or business is carried on ; The expression ' retail trade or business ' includes the business of a barber or hairdresser, the sale of refreshments or intoxicating liquors, and retail sales by auction, but does not include the sale of programmes and catalogues and other similar sales at theatres and places of amusement . . . ." Order under Reg. 11 as to Lowering of Blinds in Railway 326 Carriages in Scotland. The Railway Carriage Lights (Scotland) Order of the 1st March, 1918. 1918. No. -1^- S. 7 In pursuance of the power conferred on me by Regulation 11 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations I hereby order as follows : — 1. Subject to any exceptions authorised as hereinafter provided, all blinds in railway carriages the lights of which, if unobscured, would be visible from the sea or from the navigable waters of any estuary, must be lowered so as to cover the windows. 2. Every Railway Company running passenger trains where the lights in carriages, if unobscured, would be visible from the sea or from the navigable waters of any estuary, shall — (a) prescribe, subject to the approval of the Railway Execu- tive Committee, the stations between which blinds are to be lowered ; (6) cause notice to be given to passengers that blinds must be lowered, and that blinds may be lifted again, at such stations respectively; (c) cause blinds to be lowered or lights to be turned off in the corridors or any compartments in which no passenger is travelling between the prescribed stations. 3. When notice has been given by any officer or servant of the Railway Company that blinds are to be lowered, passengers must lower all blinds in the compartment in which they are travelling, and keep them lowered until notice is given that they may be lifted again. Provided, however, that the blinds may be lifted in case of necessity when the train is at a standstill at a station but, if lifted, they must be lowered again before the train starts. 4. Exemption from the requirements of this Order may be authorised as respects any section or sections of line by the Railway Executive Committee, with the concurrence of the Field Marshal Commanding-in-Chief, Home Forces. 5. This Order shall apply to Scotland and to the period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise. 6. This Order may be cited as the Railway Carriage Lights (Scotland) Order. (l.s.) Robert Munro. His Majesty's Secretary for Scotland. Scottish Office, Whitehall, 1st March, 1918. 34 '.iC L -4 326 Order under Reg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in Scotland. 2. Lights on Vehicles (Scotland), (a) The Lights on Vehicles (Scotland) Order, being the Lights ON Vehicles (Scotland) Order of the 25th October, 1916, AS AMENDED BY THE LiGHTS ON VEHICLES (ScOTLAND) (AMEND- MENT) Order of the 24th January, 1917. 740 45 1916. No. (^ .p , as amended hy 1917. No. ,. . . [Passages containing alterations made, and new matter added, by the Amending Order are denoted by a thick blacK line.] In pursuance of the power conferred on me by Regulation 11 of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, I hereby make the following Order. Part I. Requirements a^ to Lights to he carried on Vehicles and as to- Lighting-up Tiine. 1. Every vehicle on any street, highway, or road in Scotland to which the public have access must, between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, carry lamps as follows — (li) at the front, a lamp or lamps displaying to the front a white light. Except in the case of a bicycle or tricycle (other than a motor tricycle) one such lamp must be placed on the extreme off or right-hand side of the vehicle : if a second lamp is carried it must be- placed in the corresponding position on the extreme- near or left-hand side of the vehicle ; and (6) at the rear, a lamp displaying to the rear a red light. The lamp carried for this purpose on any vehicle other than a bicycle or tricycle must be placod on the- off or right-hand side of the vehicle. Provided that a handcart carrying on the right-hand side one lamp displaying a white light to the front and a red light to the rear shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this paragraph ; and this paragraph shall not apply in the case of » bicycle which is being wheeled by hand as near as possible to the edge of the roadway. 2. On and after the 1st January, 1917, two lamps displaying to- the front a white light must be carried on all vehicles, except in the case of bicycles, tricycles (other than motor tricycles) and" handcarts. 3. The lamp or lamps must be properly trimmed, lighted and attached, so that the light from each lamp is visible in the pre- scribed direction for a reasonable distance without obstructioQ by any part of the vehicle, its burden, the person in charge, the draught animal, or any animal led at the rear. (a) Lights in Railway Carriages. — The Railway Carriage Lights (Scot- land) Order is printed p. 325. Order under Keg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in Scotland. 4. Except as is otherwise provided in paragraph 2 this part of this Order shall take effect, in places to which Part I. of the Lights on Vehicles (Scotland) Order of the 9th February, 1916, (a) ■applies, on and after the 7th November, 1916, and shall take effect elsewhere on and after the 1st January, 1917. Part II. Restrictions on Lights on Vehicles. The following restrictions on the use of lights on vehicles shall have effect throughout the whole of Scotland between half-an- hour after sunset and half-an-hour before sunrise : — #. The use of headlamps on motor cars is prohibited and not more than two lamps showing a light to the front may be used on any vehicle, except that headlamps not exceeding two in number may be used in addition to the sidelamps carried in compliance with Part I. of this Order, if the sidelamps bum only candle or oil and have not lens fronts or, in the case of other side lamps, if the side lamps are obscured with white paper or some other uncoloured material as required by paragraph (6) of this part of this Order and are further obscured with a cap or disc(l>) constructed and attached as follows : — (a) The cap or disc must be made of completely opaque material, must fit near to the front glass of the lamp and must cover it so as to prevent the passage of light except through the apertures cut as pro- vided in paragraph 1 (6) below. (6) The apertures must be circular, half an inch in diameter; they must be six in number and spaced approximately evenly round the disc so that no portion of a ay of the aperatures is nearer the centre of the disc than one-quarter the diameter of the effective front of the lamp, if it is circular, or one- quarter the longer side, if it is rectangular. All headlamps authorised under this paragraph must comply with the later requirements of this Order. 2. In electric lamps the bulb must not exceed 12 watts, or give in use a greater candle-power than the 12-watt (12 nominal candle- power) bulb as standardised for sidelights by the Engineering Standards Committee (Report No. 69). 3. In acetylene lamps the burner must not consume more than 14 litres {\ cubic foot) per hour. 4. In oil lamps only one burner may .be used : the wick must not exceed three-quarters of an inch in width. (a) Revoked Order. — That Order, which is printed at pp. 112-115 of the July, 1916, Edition of this Manual, is revoked by the present Order. (b) Cap or Disc. — This is illustrated in the sketch in the Schedule to this Order (p. 329). • 3496 L 4 Order nnder Reg. 11 as to Lights on Vehicles in Scotland. 5. In electric and acetylene lamps the diameter or longer side of the front glass, according as it is circular or rectangular, must not exceed 6 inches, or the front glass must be permanently obscured so that no light can pass except through a central portion which does not exceed 4^ inches in diameter. 6. The front glasses of (1) all electric and acetylene lamps, and (2) lamps burning candle or oil with lens fronts, must be obscured — (a) in electric lamps, with at least one thickness of ordinary white tissue paper : (b) in acetylene lamps and in candle and oil lamps to which this paragraph applies, with at least one thickness of ordinary white tissue paper or with paint, ground glass, or a disc of some other uncoloured materisS so that the obscuring effect produced is not less than that of one thickness of ordinary white tissue paper. The paper, paint, or disc must cover the whole of the portion of the front glass through which light can pass and must not be wetted, oiled, varnished, or treated in any other way so as to increase its trans- parency. Side panels of electric and acetylene lamps, except small red or green side panels, must be covered over with some completely opaque material. This paragraph shall not apply to the lamp displaying a red light carried at the rear of a vehicle. 7. Headlights on tramcars must not be of greater brightness than is necessary for the public safety, and the inside lights of tramcars and omnibuses must be reduced, shaded, or obscured so that no more light is used than is necessary to enable fares to be collected and the light is prevented, so far as practicable, from being visible from outside. Any instruction given by the Chief Constable for this purpose must be observed. 8. Subject to the provisions of Part I. of this Order, no light of any description on any vehicle which is at a standstill shall be shown so as to be visible from the sea or from the navigable waters of any estuary. 9. This Part of the Order shall not apply to the lamps used on any fire brigade vehicle when such vehicle is actually proceeding to a fire. 10. In case of sudden emergency, all orders as to the further reduction or extinction of lights on vehicles given by or under the direction of a Competent Military Authority or the Chief Constable shall be immediately obeyed. 11. This part of this Order shall take effect on and after the 7th November, 1916. For the purposes of this Order the word ** vehicle " shall include any bicycle, tricycle or velocipede, and any handcart, and the word "handcart" shall include any vehicle drawn or propelled by hand. Order under Reg. 11 as to lAghts on Vehicles in Scotland. Tlie Lights on Vehicles (Scotland) Orders of the 9th February and the 9th May, 1916, (a) are hereby revoked as from the 7th November, 1916, without prejudice, however, to any proceed- ings in respect of contraventions of those Orders. I This Order may be cited as the Lights on .Vehicles (Scotland) I Order. (L.S.) H.J. Tennant, His Majesty's Secretary for Scotland. Scottish Office, Whitehall, 25th October, 1916. Schedule. Illustration of the -cap or disc referred to in paragraph (1) of Part II. of the Order. x ^a/f c/zame^r of Fron/' D/ame/er of Fro/yf (a) Revoked Orders.— Those two Orders are printed at pp. 112-117 of the July, 1916, Edition of this Manual. 330 Economy of Shop Lighting {Derby Area) Order under Reg. 11^, XXVIII.— Orders as to Economy of Shop . Lighting under Regulation 11a. (This Reg. is printed at p. 90.) List of Areas. 1. Derby, 1^. 330. | 2. Liverpool and District, ^. SSI ^ 1. Derby. TkE Economy of Shop Lighting (Derby Area) Order. Dated January 4, 1918. 1918. No. 4. Whereas it has become necesaiy for the maintenance of the supply of power for the production, repair and transport of war material and for other work necessary for the successful prosecu- tion of the war, to restrict the use of lights for certain purposes- in the undermentioned area, the Minister of Munitions, in pursu- ance of the powers conferred on him by Regulation 11a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby orders as follows : — 1. This Order shall apply in the area of the County Borough of Derby. 2. No light shall be used in any shop front on any week day, other than Saturday, after 3.30 p.m. or during any period of abnormal darkness occurring at an earlier hour. Provided that this Order shall not be deemed to prohibit the use of : — (a) Any light approved by the Chief Oflficer of Police as necessary for the serving of customers inside a shop. (b) Any light used solely for illuminating a small sign in a shop front to indicate to persons outside that the shop is open for the serving of customers. 3. The lights used in any part of a shop shall not exceed what is reasonably necessary for the carrying on of business and the display of goods to customers inside the shop. 4. The expression " shop " in this Order shall have the same meaning as in the Shops Act, 1912. (») llie expression " shop front " shall include any portion of a shop, or any show case or other sinailar device which is used, or is ordinarily used, wholly or mainly, for the display of goods to persons outside the shop. In the event of doubt arising as to whether a particular light is or is not within a shop front, the decision of the Chief Officer or any Superintendent of Police shall be final. (a) Snops Act, 1912 (2 Geo. 5, c. 3). — That Act provides as follows : — "19.— (1) In this Act— The expression ' shop ' includes any premises where any retail trade or business is carried on ; The expression ' retail trade or business ' includes the business of a barber or hairdreser, the sale of refreshments or intoxicating liquors, and retail sales by auction, but does not 'include tne sale of programmes and catalogues and other similar sales at theatres and places of ^musement . . . ." Economy of Shop Lighting (Liverpool and District) Order under Reg. IIA. 5. This Order shall take effect on and after the 14th January, 1918, and shall be in force up to and including the 31st March, 1918, unless sooner revoked. 6, This Older may be cited as the Economy of Shop Lighting •(Derby Area) Order. Winston S. Churchill. Note. — Regulation 11a provides that if any person having control of any light, or occupying or having control of, or managing, or being in charge of premises containing any light, or in connection with which any light is used, acts in con- travention of this Order, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. 2. Liverpool and District. The Economy of Shop Lighting (Liverpool and District Area) Order. Dated February 12, 1918.- 1918. No. 137. Whereas it has become necessary for the maintenance of the :supply of power for the production, repair and transport of war material and for other work necessary for the successful prosecu- tion of the war, to restrict the use of lights for certain purposes in the under-mentioned area, the Minister of Munitions, in j)ursuance of the powers conferred on him by Regulation 11a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby orders as follows : — 1. This Order shall apply in the City of Liverpool, the Boroughs of Birkenhead, Bootle and Wallasey, and in the Urban Districts of Litherland, Waterloo with Seaforth and Great Crosby. 2. No lights shall be used in any shop front on any week day, •other than Saturday, after 3.30 p.m. or during any period of -abnormal darkness occurring at an earlier hour. Provided that this Order shall not be deemed to prohibit the •use of — (a) any light approved by the Chief Officer of Police as necessary for the serving of customers inside a shop ; (6) any light used solely for illuminating a small sign in a shop front to indicate to persons outside that the shop is open for the serving of customers. 3. The lights used in any part of a shop shall not exceed what is reasonably necessary for the carrying on of business and the display of goods to customers inside the shop. 4. The expression " shop " in this Order shall have the same meaning as in the Shops Act, 1912. (a) (a) " Shop." — See footnote (a) to p. .S30. 332 Order under Reg. IS^ as to Whistling for Cabs in London. The expression " shop front " shall include any portion of a shop or any show case or other similar device which is used, or is ordinarily used, wholly or mainly, for the display of goods to persons outside the shop. In the event of doubt arising as to whether a particular light is or is not within a shop front, the decision of the Chief Officer or any Superintendent of Police shall be final. This Order shall take effect on and after the 12th February, 1918, and shall be in force up to and including the 31st March, 1918, unless sooner revoked. 6. This Order may be cited as the Economy of Shop Lighting (Liverpool and District Area) Ord3r. Note. — Regulation 11a provides that if any person having control of any light, or occupying, or having control of, or managing, or being in charge of premises in or in connection with which any light is used, acts in contravention of this Order, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. XXIX.— Order as to Whistling for cabs UNDER Regulation 12^. (This Reg. is printed at p. 92.) Order of the Secretary of State, dated August 14, 1917, AS to Whistlixg for Cabs in London. (a) 1917. No. 844. In virtue of the power conferred on me by Regulation 12d of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, I hereby prohibit whistling or the making of any other loud noise for the purpose of summoning cabs at any hour within the administrative County of London. This Order will take effect on and after the 20th day of August, 1917. Herbert Samuel, One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 14th August, 1917.. (a) Earlier Order.— The 1917 Order supersedes an Order of Aug. 18, 1916 (printed p. 499 of the May 1917 Edition of this Manual) which prohibited whistling, &c., between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. only. Order under Reg. 14-^ as to persons proceeding to, or from, Ports in Orkney Islands. XXX.— Orders as to outlying Islands UNDER Regulation 14^- (tms Reg. is printed at p. 93.) 1. Orkney Islands, p. 333. 2. Tory Island, p. 334. 3. Zetland, p. 334. 1. Orkney Islands. Oeder of the Secretary of State, dated June 5, 1916, IMPOSING Restrictions on Persons proceeding to or from Ports in the Orkney Islands. Whereas the Admiralty are of opinion that in view of the public safety and the defence of the realm it is desirable to impose restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in the Orkney Islands. Now, therefore, I, the Right Honourable Herbert Samuel, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in virtue of the powers conferred on me by Regulation 14a of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, do hereby make the following Order : — 1. No passenger shall land* or embark at any port in the Orkney Islands without the permission of the Competent Naval Authority at Kirkwall. Provided that the grant of any such permission by the aforesaid Competent Naval Authority shall not exempt an Alien from any of the requirements of. the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1916, with regard to the obtaining of permission to land or embark at any port in the United Kingdom or otherwise. (a) 2. The Order made by the Secretary of State under the afore- said Regulation 14a on the twenty-eighth of May, 1915, is hereby revoked. Herbert Samuel, One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 5th June, 1916. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, June 6th, 1916, and in the Edinburgh Gazette, June 9th, 1916.] (a) Aliens Restriction (Gonsolidation) Order, 1916. — That Order (which is printed as St. R. & O., 1916, No. 122) has beeo repeatedly amended, and now bears the short title of " The Aliens liestriction Order." In accordaHce with Art. 35 thereof, as extended by Order in Council of November 6th, 1916 (St. R. & O., 1916, No. 764) the Consolidation has been printed with the additions and amendments made by all Orders in Council and Orders of the Secretary of State thereunder issued up to Feb. 5th, 1918, and copies of the Consolidation Order as so amended are on sale. Amongst other amendments all incorporated in such reprint the Order in Council of February 6th, 1917 (St. R. & O., 1917, No. 128) provides that no per-on shall land or embark at any port of the United Kingdom except after examljiatiioil by an aliens officer, and that an alien shall not so land or embark without the permission of an aliens officer. Orders under Reg. 14-^ as to persons proceeding to, or frovi, Tory Island or Ports in Zetland. 2. Tory Island. Order of the Secretary of State, dated October 24, 1917, iMi^osiNG Restrictions on Persons proceeding to or from Tory Island. Whereas tlie Admiralty are of opinion that in view of the public safety and defence of the realm it is desirable to impose restrictions on persons proceeding to or from Tory Island. T^ow, therefore, I, the Right Honourable Sir George Cave, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in virtue of the powers conferred on me by Regulation 14a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, do hereby make the following Order: — (1) No person shall embark on any ship, vessel or boat of any description proceeding to or from Tor3^ Island, or land in the island without the permission of the Competent Military Authority, Northern District, Irish Command, Belfast, provided that the grant of any such permission shall not exempt an alien irom any of the requirements of the Aliens Restriction Order ■with regard to the obtaining of permission to land or embark at any port in the United Kingdom or otherwise.(*) (2) This Order shall come into force on the 1st day of November, 1917. Geo. Cave, One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 24th October, 1917. [This Order was published in the London Gazette, October 30th, 1917.] 3. Zetland. Order of the Secretary of State, dated March 1, 1916, imposing Restrictions on Persons proceeding to or from Ports in the County of Zetland. Whereas the Admiralty are of opinion that in view of the public safety and the defence of the Realm it is desirable to impose restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in the County of Zetland. Now therefore I, the Right Honourable Herbert Samuel, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in virtue of the (a) Alien Restriction Order. — See footnote (a) to Order as to Orkney Islauds, p. 333. Order under Reg. 14^ as to persons ■proceeding to, or frotn, ports in Zetland. powers conferred on me by the Defence of the Realm (Consolida- tion) Regulations , 1914, as amended by the Order in Council dated the 13th day of April, 1915, (a) do hereby make the follow- ing Order : — 1. No person shall travel by water in a ship, vessel, or boat of any description from any island in the County of Zetland to any other island in the said County without the permission of one of the officers named in the Schedule to this Order, 2. Article 1 of this Order shall not apply to passengers pro- ceeding by the ship " Columbine," or any other vessel for the tinie being engaged on the same service, to Lerwick from Grutness, or from Grutness to Lerwick, or from or to any intermediate places; but the master of the " Columbine " or any other vessel as aforesaid is hereby required to keep a register of all passengers, , and to enter their names and addresses in a book to be provided by the owners of the vessel, such book to be open at all times to inspection by any of the officers named in the Schedule. 3. For the purpose of this Order the island of Muckle Roe shall, be part of Mainland. Herbert Samuel,. One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 1st March, 1916. Schedule. The Competent Naval Authority, Shetland. The Competent Naval Authority, Swarbacks Minn. The Senior Naval Officer, Lerwick. The Divisional Coastguard Officer, Fair Isle. Lieutenant T. M. A. White, R.N.V.R., Belmont, Unst. Lieutenant W. J. Gordon, R.N.Y.R., Wind House, Mid Yell. Lieutenant H. S. Nicolson, R.N.V.R., Walls. Lieutenant L. R. Nicolson, R.N.V.R., Sandwick. [This Order was published in the London Gazette, March 3rd, 1916, and in the Edinburgh Gazette, March 7th, 1916.] (a) Order in Council of April 13th, 1915.— That Order added to tbe Code Regulation 1 4a (Restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in. outlying islands), printed at p. 93. Order under Reg. 14^ as to persons proceeding to, or from, ports 'in Zetland. Order of the Secretary of State, dated October 14, 19x6, IMPOSING ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON PERSONS PROCEED- ING TO OR FROM Ports in the County of Zetland. Whereas the Admiralty are of opinion that, in view of the public safety and the defence of the realm, it is desirable to impose restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in the County of Zetland, in addition to the restrictions imposed by the Order made by me on the 1st day of March last(a) in virtue of the powers conferred on me by Regulation 14a of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914 : Now, therefore, I, the Right Honourable Herbert Samuel, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in virtue of the powers aforesaid, do hereby make the following Order: — 1. No passenger proceeding from or to any place outside the County of Zetland shall land or embark at any port in the said County without the permission of the Officer Commanding Troops, Lerwick: Provided that the grant of any such permission shall not exempt an alien from any of the requirements of the Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1916, (b) with regard to the obtaining of permission to land or embark at any port in the United Kingdom or otherwise. 2. This Order shall come into force on the first day of Novem- ber, 1916. Herbert Samiiel, One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. Whitehall, 14th October, 1916. [The above Order was publiBhed in the London Gazette, October 20th, 1916, and m the Emnbnrgh Gazette, October 27th, 1916.] fa) Printed immediately above. (b) Aliens Restriction (Consolidation) Order, 1916, — See footnote a) to p. 333. \ Orders under Reg. 15 requiring Censuses; under Reg. 15-^ as to Supply of Information as to Motor Spirit, and under Reg. 15*^ requiring Particulars of Businesses of persons engaged, in Production of, or Dealings in, War Material. XXXI.— Orders requiring Censuses of Goods, Animals and Commodities under Regulation 15. (This Reg. is printed at p. 96.) Note. — The Orders made under Reg, 15 by the Competent Military Authority in April and May, 1917, providing for the Censuses to be taken in that year are printed in the May, 1917, Edition of this Manual at the following pages : — Horses and Mules (Great Britain) Census, pp. 503, 504. Horses and Mules (Ireland) Census, p. 505. Live Stock and Agricultural Implements (Great Britain) Census, pp, 506-508. These Orders being restricted to returns to be made in the summer of 1917 are for the purposes of this Edition treated as "spent" and therefore not reprinted herein. XXXII.— Order as to Supply of Information AS to Motor Spirit under Regula- tion 15a. (This Reg. is printed at p. 96.) Note. — The Orders dated Feb. 6 and July 13, 1917, made by the Board of Trade with respect to Information as to Motor Spirit are printed pp. 241, 242 of the February 28th, 1918, Edition of "War Material Supplies Manual." XXXIII.— Orders requiring Particulars of Businesses of persons engaged in Production of, or Dealings in, War Material, &c., under Regulation 15c. (This Reg. is printed at p. 98.) Note. — The Orders and Notices issued by the Admiralty, Army Council, and Minister of Munitions under Regulation 15c and those issued by the Board of Trade as respects trees and timber under the same Regulation as applied to them by Regulation 2jj (3), (p*21), and in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the February 28th, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of Article which is the subject of control and accompanied by a Table showing which Department has exercised the control and the date of each Order or Notice. 338 Orders under Reg. 15^ providing for Agricultural Returns; Order under Reg. 24 Exempting certain Documents Jrom Prohibi- tion on N on-postal CoTumunications. XXXIV.— Orders providing for Agricul- tural Returns under Regulation 15d. (This Reg. is printed at p. 99.) Note. — The Army Council Order of May 22nd, 1917, providing for an Agricultural Census in 1917 in England, Wales, and Scotland is together with the Forms of Returns thereunder printed pp. 525-532 of the May, 1917, Edition of this Manual. The corresponding Army Council Order providing for an Agricultural Census in 1916 for England, Wales and Scotland is- printed pp. 357-359 of the February, 1917, Edition of this- Manual. XXXV.— Order Exempting Certain Docu- ments FROM prohibition ON NON- posTAL Communications under Regu- lation 24. (This Reg. is printed at p. 108.) Order of the Secretary of State, dated September 3, 1917,. Exempting certain Documents from the provisions of Regulation 24. In virtue of the powers conferred on me by Regulation 24 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, which relates to the trans- mission otherwise than through the post, or conveyance, to or from the United Kingdom, of any letter, written message, memorandum, printed or written matter (including plans, photo- graphs and other pictorial representations), I hereby exempt from the provisions of the Regulation : (1) Any document conveyed in a sealed bag for or on behalf of the British Foreign Office or any British or Foreign Embassy or Legation; (2) Any letter, message or memorandum or any printed or written matter (including plans, photographs and other pictorial representations) conveyed for or on behalf of any Government Department or the Government of any of His Majesty's Dominions or the Government of any Allied State by an accredited repre- sentative ; Order under Reg. 24^ Restricting Despatch of Parcels and ' 339 Samples. (3) Any shipping document from a shipping company or busi- aiess firm, provided that such document (a) relates to the cargo or charter of the vessel on which it is conveyed, (&) is placed for conveyance in the ship's box, (c) is handed over on demand in an open cover for inspection, to any competent uaval or military authority or any person authorised by him or to any aliens officer or officer of police, unless it can be shown that it has already been examined and passed by an officer of the Postal Censorship. Geo. Cave, One of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State. "W'hitehall, 3rd September, 1917. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 7th, 1917.] l^XXVI.— Order restricting Despatch of Parcels and Samples under Regu- lation 24rC. (This Reg. is printed at p. 110.) Army Council Order, dated November 7, 1918, Restricting Despatch of Parcels and Samples. In exercise of the powers conferred upon them by Regulation 54c of the Defence of the Realm Regulations the Army Council iiereby order as follows : — " On and after the 17th December, 1917, nothing may be sent to any neutral country in Europe by Sample Post, or (unless addressed to a prisoner of war) by Parcel Post, by any person who has not previously obtained a permit for this pur- pose from the Chief Postal Censor. By Order of the Army Council, R. H. Brade. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, November 16tb, 1917.] 340 • Order under Keg. 29^^ constituting the County Clare Special Military Area. XXXVII.-Orders constituting Special Mili- tary Areas under Regulation 29^. (This Reg. is printed at p. J 17.) List of these Areas. 1. County Clare^ p. 340. 2. Dover, p. 341. 3, Harwich, p. 341. 4, Isle of Sheppey, p. 342. 5. Newhaven, p. 343. 6. North of Scotland, p. 343. 7. Spurn Head^ p. 344. 1. Order constituting the County Clare Special Military Area. Whereas under Regulation No. 29b of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, the Army Council with tlie concurrence of a Secretary of State may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulations. And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the Area specified in the Schedule hereto to be a Special Military Area. Now therefore the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State for War hereby Order and by such Order declare that as from the 26th day of February, 1918, the Area specified in the Schedule shall be a Special Military Area under tbe designation County Clare Special Military Area. Dated this 25tli day of February, 1918. By Command of the Army Council, n. H. Brade. ■ Schedule. The COUNTY OF CLARE. Orders under Reg. 29^ constituting the Dover, and Harwich 341 Special Military Areas. 2. OrDEE COiNSTlTUTING THE DOVer SPECIAL MILITARY ArEA. Wliereas under Regulation No. 29b of Defence of the Eealm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the Army Council with the concurrence of a Secretary of State may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulation, And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the area specified in the schedule annexed hereto to be 8 Special Military Area, Now therefore the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State for Home Affairs hereby Order and by such Order declare that as from the sixth day of October, 1916, the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall be a Special Military Area under the designation Dover Special Military Area. Dated this fifteenth day of September, 1916. By Command of the Army Council, B. B. Cuhitt. Schedule. The Municipal Borough of DOVER and SO MITCH OF the RURAL DISTRICT OF DOVER as is situated within a line drawn from Lydden Spout through West Hougham, Poulton, St. Radigunds Abbey, Kearsney, Temple Ewell, Whitfield Hill, North Lodge, Guston, Swingate Inn (on the Deal Road), Bere Farm and Wanstone Farm, to the Old Lighthouse on the South Foreland. 3. Order constituting the Harwich Special Military Area. Whereas under Regulation No. 29b of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the Army Council with the concurrence of a Secretary of State may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulation, And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto to be a Special Military Area, Now therefore the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State for Home Affairs hereby Order and by such Order declare that as from the 27th day of September, 1916, llie area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall be a Special Military Area under the designation Harwich Special Military Area. Dated this 7th day of September, 1916. By Command of the Army Council, B. B. Cuhitt. 342 Order under Reg. 29^ constituting tlie Isle of Sheppey Special Military Area. HARWICH SECTION SHOTLEY SECTION FELIXSTOWE SECTION Schedule. The area east of the line through : — The Old Smack (Mill Bay)— The Brick Works — Ocean Wave Farm- house — Smithies Farmhouse — Tollgate — Ray Farmhouse — Western end of Raycliff Wood — to the River Stour. The area east and south of a line through:— The Knoll 300 yards west of Shotley Brick Works Quay on the River Stour — the junction of the Fpper Hall Barn Footpath with the Erwarton- Shotley Road in Shotley Street — along the Upper Hall Bam Foot- path — the Southern boundary of Oldhall Grove to Crane's Hill and the River Orwell, The area east of a line through : — The Western extremity of Fag- bury Cliff — the Western boundary of Christmasyards Wood — the Western boundary of Garden Wood — Keeper's Lodge, Trimley St. Mary— the Smithy 300 yards North of Trimley Station— The Western boundary of Egypt Wood — the King's Fleet to the River Deben. 4. Order con.stituting the Isle of Sheppey Special Military Area. Whereas under Regulation No. 29b of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the Army Council with the concurrence of a Secretary of State may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulation-^ And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto to be a Special Military Area, Now, therefore, the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State for Home Affairs hereby Order and by such Order declare that as^rom the 7th day of September, 1916, the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall be a Special Area under the designation The Isle of Sheppey Special Military Area. Dated this 17th day of August, 1916. By Command of the Army Council, B. B. Cuhitt. Orders under Reg. 29^ constituting the Newhaven, and North of 343 Scotland Special Military Areas. Schedule. The ISLE of SHEPPEY, that is to say the Rural District of SHEPPEY, the Municipal Borough of QUEENBOROUGH, and the Urban District of SHEERNESS. 5. Order constituting the Newhaven Special Military Area. Whereas under Regulation No. 29b of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the Army Council with the concurrence of a Secretary of State may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulation, And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto to be a Special Military Area, Now therefore the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State for Home Affairs hereby Order and by such Order declare that as from the 22nd day of September 1916 the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall be a Special Military Area under the designation Newhaven Special Military Area. Dated this 2nd day of September 1916. By Command of the Army Council. B. B. CuUtt. Schedule. The Town of NEWHAVEN, and land within THE MILI- TARY DEFENCES being parts of the Urban District of Newhaven, and the parishes of DENTON URBAN, and BISHOPSTONE. 6. Order cojvstituting the North of Scotland Special Military Area. Whereas under Regulation No. 29b of the above-named Regu- lations, (a) the Army Council with the concurrence of a Secretary of State or in the case of Scotland of the Secretary for Scotland may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulation, And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto to be a Special Military Area, (a) i.e., the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Order under ^q^. 29^ constituting the Spurn Head Special Military Area. Now therefore the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary for Scotland hereby Order and by such Order Declare that as from the 25th day of July, 1916, the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall be a Special Military Area under the designation The North of Scotland Special Military Area. Dated this 11th day of July, 1916. By Command of the Army Council, B. B. Cuhitt. Schedule. The Burgh of INVERNESS as also the whole of the mainland of Scotland which is situated to the North and West of RIVER NESS, LOCH NESS, the road leading from INVERMORISTON PIER bv GLEN MORISTON, STRATHCLUNIE, and the RIVER SHIEL, to SHIEL BRIDGE, LOCH DUICH, LOCH ALSH and the KYLE OF LOC^ ALSH. 7. Order constituting the Spurn Head Special Military Area. Whereas under Regulation No. 29b of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the Army Council with the concurrence of a Secretary of State may from time to time by Order declare any area to be a Special Military Area for the purposes of the said Regulation, And whereas it appears to the Army Council expedient to declare the area specified in the schedule annexed hereto to be a Special Military Area, Now therefore the Army Council with the concurrence of the Secretary of State for Home Affairs hereby Order and by euch Order declare that as from the sixth day of November, 1916, the area specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall be a Special Military Area under the designation Spurn Head Special Military Area. "^ Dated this 16th day of October, 1916. By Command of the Army Council, B. B. Cuhitt. SCHBDULE. The Parish of KILNSEA in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Orders applying Reg. 30^ to various classes of War Material; 345 under Reg. 30^ and under Reg. 30^ prohibiting Dealings in, and Unlawful Possession of, certain Metals. XXXVIII.— Orders and Notices as to Dealings in War Material under Regu- lation 30A. (This Reg. is printed at p. 120.) Note. — The Orders and Notices issued under this Regulation and in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the February 28, 1918, Edition of the '' War Material Supplies Manual," where they are grouped according to the class of Article which is the subject of control and accompanied by a Table shewing which Department has exercised the control and the date of each Order or Notice. XXXIX.— Order Prohibiting Dealings in Certain Metals under Regulation 30B. (This Reg. is printed p. 121.) Note. — " The Tin (Dealings) Order, 1917, made under Regula- tion 30b is printed p. 237 of the February 28th, 1918, Edition of •' War Material Supplies Manual." XL.— Order as to Unlawful Possession of CERTAIN Metals under Regulation 300 (This Reg. is printed at p. 122.) Note. — " The Copper, Zinc and Tin (Unauthorised Possession) Order, 1916," made under Regulation 30c is printed p. 183 of the February 28th, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual." 346 Rules under Reg. 35^ for Air Ship arid Kite Balloon Stations. XLI. Orders as to Safety Rules for Fac- tories, (fee, UNDER Regulation 35a. (tms Reg. is printed at p. 126.) A. Admiralty Rules, pp. 346-353. B. Minister of Munitions'' Rules pp. 354-356. A. Admiralty Rules. 1. Air !Ship and Kite Balloon Stations, p. 346. 2. Cordite Factory, p. 347. 3. H.M.\ Ships under Rejit or Repair, p. 349. 4. Ordnance Magazine Depots^ p. 350. 5. Premises used for Ammunition or Explosives in Transit^ p. 351. 6. Smoke Box Factories, -p. 352. 1. Air Ship and Kite Balloon Stations. Rules, dated July 27, 1917, for securing the safety of Air- ship Stations and Kite Balloon Stat"ons controlled by AND under the CHARGE OF THE ADMIRALTY. In pursuance of the powers conferred by Regulation 35a of the *' Defence of the Realm Regulations," the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty hereby make the following rules : — 1. Application. — These rules shall apply to every person employed' or being in any such Station, and shall have effect over the whole area of the Station except only such areas or buildings (if any) as are expressly excepted by the order of the Officer in charge of the Station. The posting of these Rules conspicuously in or at the entrance to the Station shall be deemed to be notice of their contents to all persons concerned. 2. Smoking. — No person shall smoke within any such Station except as authorised by the Officer in charge of the Station or by the Station Rules. 3. Tobacco, Sfc. — No person shall bring into, or have in his possession while within any " Danger building " or ** danger area," any cigar, cigarette, tobacco, pipe or contrivance for smoking except as authorised by the Officer in charge of the Station or by the Station Rules. ^ 4. Matches, Lights, Sfc. — No person shall bring into any *' Danger building " or ** danger area," or have in his posses- sion whilst within the same, any match or apparatus for pro- ducing a light, or any lamp, light or fire of any description, except as authorised by the Officer in charge of the Stdtion or by the Station Rules. Note. — Danger Buildings and Areas. — All danger buildings and areas under Rules (3) and (4) will be marked by notice boards displaying the sign " Danger Building (or Area). — No Matches, Tobacco, &c." Rules under Keg. 35^ for Royal Naval Cordite Factory. 347 5. Searching. — Any Police Constable and anyone authorized by the Officer in charge of the Station may search at any time any person entering or being within the Station, and may examine such person's clothing and any bag, basket, parcel or other article carried by him, and any person entering or being within the Station shall, if so required by any such Police Con- stable or any authorised person, submit to being searched and comply with any reasonable directions or regulation given or made with the object of enabling the search to be carried out. Provided that in no case shall any female be searched by or in the presence of anyone but a female person. 6. Intoxication. — No person in a state of intoxication shall be or shall be allowed to enter or to remain within the station. Any person failing to comply with the above Rules will be guilty of an offence against the " Defence of the Realm (Con- solidation) Regulations," and liable on summary conviction to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding £100, or both. Given under our hands this 27th day of July, 1917. Godfrey Paine. E. G. Pretynfian. Note. — These rules were published for Naval Airship Stations in the Londbn Gazette of 25th May last; they are now republished in order to extend their application to Kite Balloon Stations. [The above Rules were published in the London Gazette, July 31st, 1917.] 2. Cordite Factory. Rules, dated August 15, 1917, for securing the safety of THE Royal Naval Cordite Factory. In pursuance of the powers conferred by Regulation 35a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty hereby make the following rules : — Application. 1. These rules shall apply to any person employed or being in the Royal Naval Cordite Factory. The posting of these rules at the main gates shall be deemed to be notice of their contents to all concerned. Smoking. 2. No person shall smoke within the Factory except as autho- rised by the Superintendent, or in accordance with the Factory's General Rules. Rules under Reg. 35-^ for Royal Naval Cordite Factory. Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes or Pipes. 3. No person shall bring into the Factory, or have in his poses- sion therein, any Tobacco, Cigar, Cigarette or Pipe except as authorised by the Superintendent, or in accordance with the Factory's General Rules. Matches and Prohibited Articles. 4. 1^0 person shall bring into the Factory matches, or other means of procuring a light or articles likely to cause fire or explo- sion, except as authorised by the Superintendent, or in accordance with the Factory's General Rules. Searching . . 5. Any Police Constable and anyone authorised by the Superin- tendent may search at any time any person entering or being within the Factory, and may examine such person's clothing and any bag, basket, parcel or other articles carried by him or her, and any person entering or being within the Factory shall, if so required by any such Police Constable or authorised person, submit to being searched and comply with any reasonable direc- tions or regulations given or made with the object of enabling the search to be carried out, provided that in no case shall any female person be searched by, or in the presence of anyone, but a female person. Intoxication. 6. No person in a state of intoxication shall be, or shall be allowed to enter or to remain, within the Factory. No person shall bring within the Factory any beer, wine or spirits except as authorised by the Superintendent, Definition. 7. For the purpose of these rules the expression " Factory " shall include any building and any portion of the land enclosed by the main fence of the Factory, and shall also be deemed to include the wharf and the approach thereto from the Factory. Penalty. 8. Any person failing to comply with the above rules shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for a period not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding £100, or both. Given under our handfe this 15th day of August, 1917. Lionel Halsey. Ernest G. Pretyman. [The above Rules were published in the London Gazette, August 2l8t, 1917.] Rules under Reg. 35^ for H.M.'s Ships under Refit or Repair. 3. H.M.'s Ships under Refit or Repair. Rules, dated October 22, 1917, for securing the safety or H.M.'s Ships and Vessels while undergoing Refit or Repair in Shipyards of the United Kingdom (other THAN Royal Dockyards) and for securing the Safety of Workmen and all other Persons boarding any such Ship OR Vessel. The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, after consultation with the Secretary of State, hereby make the following' Rules : — 1. The Magazine and any other part of the Ship in which explosives or ammunition are stored, whether temporarily or otherwise, shall be considered " dangerous areas " for the pur- poses of these Rules, and the Commanding Officer shall cause notices to this effect to be affixed in a prominent place in every approach or entrance to any such area. 2. All persons before entering any dangerous area are, if required by the Foreman in Charge to do so, to put on the special shoes provided; such shoes are not to be worn except in the dangerous area, and are not to be kept or placed where they may come in contact with any grit. 3. jSTo person shall approach or enter any dangerous area smoking or with a lighted pipe, cigar or cigarette, or in a state of intoxication, nor shall any person approach or enter any such area if warned by the Commanding Officer or the Foreman in Charge not to do so. 4. No tools are to be used in any dangerous area other than those approved by the Commanding Officer for use in such area. 5. No matches or other means of obtaining fire, no small arm cartridges, fireworks, percussion caps, detonators or any kind of explosive substance as defined in the Explosive Substances \ct, 1883, (a) are to be at any time admitted or broug'ht into any dan- gerous area except under the instructions of the Commanding Officer. 6. Every person is to examine his clothes before entering any dangerous area to see that he has no article prohibited by these Rules in his pockets or about his person. The Commanding Officer shall authorise some person to take measures to secure the observance of these Rules, and all persons, whether employed by the Contractors or not, shall submit (if called upon) to be searched by any 'authorised person before approaching or entering any dangerous area. Given under our hands this 22nd day of October, 1917. V Lionel Halsey. A. G. Anderson. [The above Rules were published in the London Gazette, October 26th, 1917.] (a) Definition of "Explosive Substance." — S. 9 (1) of the Explosives Substances Act, 1883 (46 & 47 Vict. c. 3), provides as follows : — " The expression ' explosive substance ' shall be deemed to include any materials for making any explosive substance ; also any apparatus, machine, implement, or materials used, or intended to be used, or adapted for causing, or aiding in causing, any explosion in or with any explosive substance ; also any part of any such apparatus, machine, or implement." 350 Rules uiider Reg. 35^ for Naval Ordnance Magazine Depots. 4. Ordnance Magazine Depdts. Rules, dated March 13, 1917, for securing the safety of thk Naval Ordnance Mag^azine Depots under the Charge of- • the Admiralty. In pursuance of the powers conferred by Regulation 35a of the- Defenoe of the Realm Regulations, the Lords Commissioners of" the Admiralty hereby make the following rules : — 1. Application. These rules shall apply to every person employed in the Naval Ordnance Magazine Depots and shall have effect over the whole area within the Depot except only such areas or buildings (if" any) as are expressly excepted by the order of the Officer in. Charge of the Depot. The posting of these rules conspicuously in or at the entrance to the Depot shall be deemed to be notice- of their contents to all persons concerned. 2. Smoking, Tobacco, 8fc. No person shall smoke anywhere within the Depot or bring into or have in his possession while within the Depot ^ny cigar, cigar- ette, tobacco, pipe, or contrivance for smokng, except as autho- rised by the Officer in Charge of the Depot or the Depot Rules. 3. Matches, Lights, Sfc. No person shall bring within the Depot or have in his possession whilst within the Depot any match or apparatus for producing light, or any lamp, light or fire of any description or any article- of iron or steel, except as authorised by the Officer in Charge of the Depot or by the Depot rules. 4. Searching . The Police and anyone authorised by the Officer in Charge of Depot may search at any time any person entering or being within the Depot and may examine such person's clothing and any bag, basket, parcel or other article being carried, and any person entering or being within the Depot shall, if so required by any such authorised person, submit to being searched and comply with any reasonable directions or regulations given or made with the object of enabling, the same to be carried out. Provided that in no case shall any female person be searched by or in the presence of, anyone but a female person. 5. Intoxication. N(J person in a state of intoxication shall be allowed to enter or to remain within the Depot. 6. Sainng of Other Rules. Nothing in these rules shall affect any shop or other rules of or prescribed by the Depot, or the power to impose fines for the • breach of such rules, subject to the provisions of the Truck A(jta. Rules under Reg. 35^ for Premises used for Admiralty Ammu- 351 nition or Explosives in Transit. Any person failing to comply witli tlie above rules will be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm (Con- solidation) Regulations and liable on summary conviction to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding £100, or both. Given under our hands this 12th day of March, 1917. Lionel Halsey. E . G. Pretyman. [The above Rules were published in the London Gazette, March 20th, 1917.] 5. Premises used for Ammunition or Explosives in Transit. IRULES, DATED MaRCH 21, 1917, FOR SECURING THE SAFETY OF Stores, Wharfs, Vessels, Vehicles Receptacles or OTHER Premises, in or upon which Ammunition or Ex- plosive Substances or Highly Inflammable Substances required for the production thereof, is handled, carried, stored, or deposited in the course of or for the purpose of Transit under Admiralty direction. In pursuance of the powers conferred upon the Admiralty by Regulation 35a of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty hereby make the follow- ing rules : — 1. Application. These Rules shall apply to every person who is employed or -who is in or in the vicinity of any store, wharf, vessel, vehicle, receptacle or other premises or place in or upon which any ammunition or explosive substance or any highly inflammable substance required for the production thereof is handled, carried, stored or deposited in the course of or for the purpose of transit under Admiralty direction. The posting of these Rules conspicuously in or upon any such premises or place as aforesaid shall be deemed to be notice of their •contents to all persons employed or being therein or in the "vicinity thereof. 2. Smoking, Tobacco, Matches, Lights, ^c. No person while he is employed or is in or in the vicinity of :any such store, wharf, vessel, vehicle, receptacle, premises or place, as aforesaid, shall either smoke or have in his possession any match or apparatus of any kind for producing a light or ^ny tobacco, cigar, cigarette, pipe or contrivance for smoking, ■except as may be expressly sanctioned by an officer in the employ of the Admiralty or by some person authorised by him. Rules under Reg. 35-^ for Admiralty Smoke Box Factories. 3. Searching. Any Police Constable or anyone authorised by an Officer as aforesaid may search at any time any person entering or being in any such store, wharf, vessel, vehicle, receptacle, premises or place as aforesaid, and may examine any such person's clothing and any bag, basket, parcel or other article he may be carrying ; and any sucH person shall if so required by any Police Constable or by anyone authorised, as aforesaid, submit to be searched, and shall comply with any reasonable directions or regulations given or made with the object of enabling the search to be carried out. Provided that in no case shall any female person be searched by or in the presence of anyone but a female person. 4. Intoxication. No person in a state of intoxication shall enter or remain in or in the vicinity of any such store, wharf, vessel, vehicle, re- ceptacle, premises or place as aforesaid. Any person failing to comply with the above Rules will be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Eealm (Con- solidation) Regulations and liable on summary conviction to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding £100 or both. Given under our hands this 2l8t day of March, 1917. Lionel Halsey. E. G. Pretym^n. [The above Rules were published in the London Gazette, March 23rd, 19i7.] 6. Smoke Box Factories. Rules, dated October 11, 1917, foe, securing the safety of persons employed in any factory or workshop or in any PART THEREOF IN WHICH SmOKE BoXES ARE BEING MANU- FACTURED FOR THE Admiralty and for regulating the MANNER IN WHICH WORK UPON SmOKE BoXES SHALL BE CARRIED ON. In exercise of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Regulations and all other powers thereunto enabling them, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, after consulta- tion with the Secretary of State, make the following Rules : — 1. All work in connection with the manufacture of Smoke Boxes shall be done on the ground floor only of the said premises. Rules under Reg. 35-^- for Admiralty Smoke Box Factories. 353 2. Every room in which, such work is carried on shall be pro- vided with exits so placed as to afford all persons working therein a ready means of escape to the open air. 3. All doors in any such workroom and all doors by which access is obtained to the open air shall open outwards and the latch or other means of fastening any such door shall be so con- trived as to permit of the door being easily pushed open from the inside. 4. A space shall at all times be kept clear between the exits of any such workroom and the persons working therein, and such space shall not be obstructed by any material or plant or other- wise. All passages leading to the open air shall also be kept clear. 6. No quantity of smoke-producing material shall be present at any one time in such workroom in excess of the amount reasonably required for the purpose of the work actually in pro- gress, and all smoke-producing material shall be removed from the workroom as soon as the work on it is completed. 6. No person shall bring into such workroom any smoking materials, matches or other means of producing a light, and every person before entering any. such workroom shall submit, if called upon, to be searched by some person authorised for that purpose by the Admiralty or by the occupier of the said premises. Pro- vided that in no case shall any female person be searched by or in the presence of anyone but a female person. 7. All directions of the Admiralty fixing the proportions in which ingredients are from time to time ta be used in filling the canisters and other component parts shall be strictly observed and the occupier and every ofl&cer and servant of the occupier of the said premises and any other person affected by any such directions shall obey any directions so given. Any person affected by any of the foregoing Rules who fails or neglects to comply with any of them will be liable, upon sum- mary conviction, to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding six (6) months or to a fine not exceed- ing one hundred pounds (£100), or both. Given under our hands this eleventh day of October, 1917. Hugh Tothill. Godfrey Paine. [The above Rules were published in the London Gazette, October 26th, 1917.] 3496 M 354 Rules under Reg. 35^ fot- Depots of Central Stores Department of Ministry of Munitions. B, Minister of Munitions' Rules. 1. Depots of Central Stores Department, p. 354. 2. Gun Ammunition Filling Factories, p. 355. 1. Depdts of Central Stores Department. lCTJL.JiiS, DATED JANUARY 1, 1918, FOE DePOTS OF THE CENTRAL Stores Department of the Ministry of Munitions. 1918. No. 18. llie Minister of Munitions, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Regulation 35a of the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions, and of all other powers enabling him, and after consulta- tion with the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, hereby ordeis that the Rules set forth below shall apply to all Depots from time to time under the administration of the Central Stores Department or any Department vvhich may hereafter exercise the functions at present exercised by the Central Stores Depart- ment in connection with the administration of Depots. Winston S. Churchill. January 1st, 1918. Schedule. 1 . Application. These Rules shall apply to every person employed or being in this Depot and shall have effect over the whole area within the Depot fence except only if, and so far, as any particular areas or buildings shall be expressly excepted from the operation of these rules, or any of them, by order of the Stores Officer in charge of the Depot. The posting of these rules conspicuously in or at the entrance to the Depot shall be deemed to be notice of their contents to all persons employed or being therein. 2. Smoking. No person shall — (a) smoke anywhere within the Depot save in the place (if any) appointed for the purpose ; or (b) save as authorised by the Stores Officer in charge of the Depot have in his possession while within the Depot any cigar, cigarette, tobacco, pipe, match or apparatTii for producing a light or contrivance for smoking. Rules under Reg. 35-^ for Gun Ammunition Filling Factories. 5. Sobriety and Intoxicants. No person shall bring into or have in his possession whilst within the Depot any intoxicating liquor (except as authorised by the Stoies Officer in charge of the Depot or by the Depot rules) or be in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of liquor whilst anywhere within the Depot. 4. Searching. The Stores Officer in charge of the Depot and anyone authorised by him may search at any lime any person entering or being within the Depot, and may examine his clothing and any Tbag, basket, parcel or other article he may be carrying; and every person entering or being within the Depot shall if so required by any such person, submit to being searched and comply with any reasonable directions or regulations given or made with the object of enabling the same to be carried out! Provided that in no case shall a woman be searched by, or in the presence of, anyone but a woman, " 5. Saving of other rules. Nothing in these rules shall affect any shop or other rules of or prescribed for the Depot or the power to impose fines for the breach of such rules, subject to the provisions of the Truck Acts. Any person failing to comply with the abovfe rules will be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations and liable on summary conviction to imprisonment with or without hard labour for a period not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding £100, or both. 2. Gun Ammunition Filling" Factories. Rules, dated October 3, 1917, for National Filling Factories engaged in the filling of gun ammunition. 1917. No. 1026. The Minister of Munitions, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Regulation 35a of the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions, and of all other powers enabling him, and after consulta- tion with the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, hereby orders that the Rules set forth below shall apply to all National Filling Factories under the administration of the Controller of gun ammunition filling or otherwise engaged here or hereafter in the filling of gun ammunition. Winston S. Churchill. October 3, 1917. 3496 M 2 356 Rules under Reg. 2>b^ for Gun Ammunition Filling Factories. Schedule. 1. Application, — These Rulee shall apply to every pereon employed in this Factory, and shall have effect over the whole area within the Factory fence, except only if and so far as any particular areas or buildings shall be expressly excepted from the operation of these Rules or any of them by order of the Superintendent or Manager. The posting of these Rules con- spicuously in or at the entrances to the Factory shall be deemed to be notice of their contents to all persons employed or being therein. 2. Smoking, Tobacco, Sfc. — No person shall smoke anywhere within the Factory, or bring into or have in his possession while within the Factory, any cigar, cigarette, tobacco, pipe or contri- vance for smoking. 3. Matches, Lights, 8fc. — No person shall bring into the Fac- tory or have in his possession whilst within the Factory any match, firearm or apparatus for producing an explosion or light, or any lamp or fire of any description, or any article of iron or steel, or any explosive or chemical or any inflammable substance, except as authorised by the Sperintendent or Manager or by the Factory Rules. 4. Sobriety and Intoxicants. — No person shall (except as authorised by the Superintendent or Manager or by the Factory Rules) bring into or have in his possession whilst within the Factory any intoxicating liquor. And no person shall drink any alcoholic liquid used in or in connection with any manufac- turing process carried on within the Factory, or be in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of liquor whilst anywhere within the Factory. 5. Searching. — The Superintendent or Manager and anyone authorised by either of them may search at any time any person entering or being within the Factory, and may examine his cloth- ing and any bag, basket, parcel or other article he may be carry- ing ; and every person entering or being within the Factory shall, if so required by any such person, submit to being searched and comply with any reasonable directions or regulations given or made with the object of enabling the same to be carried out. Provided that in no case shall a woman be searched by, or in the presence of, anyone but a woman. 6. Special Over-shoes . — No person shall enter or be within the clean area of the Factory unless wearing the special over-shoes provided for the purpose, and no person shall while wearing such over-shoes enter or be within the dirty area of the Factory. 7. Saving of other Rules. — Nothing in these Rules shall affect any Shop or other Rules of or prescribed for the Factory, or the power to impose fines for the breach of such Rules, subject to the provisions of the Truck Acts. Winston S. Churchill. October Ij, 1917. Order under Eeg. 37 as to Departures from Collision Regulations. 357 XLII. — Orders and Notices as to Naviga- , TiON OF Vessels under Regulation 37. (This Reg. is printed at p. 129.) 1. Collision Regulations {De- partures from),-\^. 357. 2. Mine Protection Gear^ p. 358. 3. Ships Lights^ p. 358. 4. Navigation Generally^ p. 361. 5. Penalties, p. 363. 6. Local Orders and Instructions (List of), p. 364. 1. Collision Regulations (Departures from). Admiralty Order dated May 22, 1917, as to departures from THE Collision Regulations. In exercise of tlie powers conferred upon them by Regulation 37 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations and all other powers thereunto enabling them, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty hereby make the following Order : — The Orders contained in Admiralty War Instructions for British Merchant Ships or in any instructions or advice, con- fidential or otherwise, issued or given to Masters of vessels by British or Allied Naval Officers, or by other duly authorised Officers or Officials, as to routes to be taken and other precautions to be observed to avoid capture or destruction by the enemy, arc to be observed even when they are in conflict with the provisions of the Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea, and every vessel observing such regulations, instructions or advice shall be deemed to be taking measures to meet ** special circumstances" within the meaning of Article 27 of the Regulations .for pre- venting Collisions at Sea. (a) Given under our hands this 22nd day of May, 1917. Cecil Burney. Lionel Halsey. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, May 25th, 1917.] (a) Collision Regulations. — The Regulations of Oct 13, 1910, for the prevention of Collisions at Sea are printed in the Annual Volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1910, pp. 457-471, and apply to all foreign ships within British jurisdiction {see s. 418 of Merchant Shipping Act, 1894). 3496 M 3 358 Order under Reg. 37 as to use of Mine Protection Gear; Order under Reg. 37 as to Ships' Lights. 2. Mine Protection Gear. Admiralty Order, dated Mat 31, 1917, as to use of Mixe Protection Gear in Certain Waters. In exercise of the powers conferred upon them by Regulation 37 , of the Defence of the Realm Regulations and all other powers thereunto enabling them, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty make the following Regulation with a view to pro- tecting vessels navigating within certain areas from the risk of damage by mine : — No British vessel equipped as directed by the Admiralty or Shipping Controller(a) with the " Otter " protective gear(l>) shall, while navigating within the 60-fathom line off the United Kingdom or in any waters less than 60 fathoms deep where mines have been reported or may with reasonable probability be encountered, or in less than 80 fathoms in the Mediterranean Sea, neglect to have such protective gear properly adjusted and actually running out-board and adequately manned to secure the efficient working of the apparatus ; and the Master or other person in command or charge of any British vessel who neglects to see that such apparatus is so adjusted, running, manned and worked shall be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Given under our hands this 31st day of May, 1917. Cecil Burney. H. H. D. Tothill: [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, June 5th, 1917.] 3. Ships' Lights. Admiralty Order, dated Mat 22, 1917, making Regulations AS to Ships' Lights. In exercise of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Regulations and all other powers thereunto enabling them, the Lords Commissioners oi the Admiralty hereby make the following Order : — 1. Anchor Lights. — No electrically-lit lanterns are to be em- ployed as anchor lights. The normal brilliancy of all anchor lanterns is to be reduced by 50 per cent. All anchor lanterns are to be fitted with overhead screens, so arranged as to cut off the light at an angle of between 20 and 25 degrees above the horizontal. (a) Shipping Controller. — The office of Shippmg Controller was con- stituted by 8. 5 of the New Ministers and Secretaries Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5. c. 68). (b) Equipment with Safety Apparatus. — See Eeg. 37c, p. 131. Order under Reg. 37 as to reduction of Visibility, Sfc, of Ship's Lights. Note. — Specimen screens can be viewed at the Board of Trade Surveyors' Offices at Leith, North Shields, Hull, London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow and Dublin. 2. Boio and Masthead Steaming Lights. — Vessels in estuaries, harbours, anchorages and channels, where navigation in the dark hours is permitted, are not to employ electrically-lit lanterns as bow or steaming lights, with the exception of those vessels especially mentioned in paragraph 5.(8') 3. Other Lights. — No light, either aloft, on deck or below, except those authorised by the Admiralty Confidential Instruc- tions, and such as may be necessary for authorised signalling purposes, are to be permitted to be visible from outboard. This applies to vessels whether under way or at anchor. 4. The above order applies to vessels of every description other than H.M. ships, and the vessels mentioned in the succeeding paragraph, in the waters of the United Kingdom. 5. Vessels carrying volatile oil or spirits in bulk are, notwith- standing the above orders, to exhibit (in lieu of oil lamps) elec- trically-lit lanterns not exceeding in brilliancy 50 per cent, of the brilliancy of the normal oil lamps. The Admiralty Order as to Ships' Lights dated 14th October, 1916,(b) is hereby cancelled. Given under our hands this 22nd day of May, 1917. Cecil Burney. Lionel Halsey. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, May 2oth, 1917.] Admihalty Oedee, dated January 21, 1918, as to Eeduction of Visibility, &c., of Ships' Lights. In Areas in which Submarines or Raiders may be met Veseeld are to be carefully darkened from sunset to sunrise and are to proceed without Navigation Lights. These Lights must be so arranged that they can be instantly shown to avoid collision and extinguished as soon a« the danger of collision is past. Navi- gation Lights when specially ordered to be shown must be dimmed to a visibility of less than two miles. (Admiralty War Instructions for British Merchant Vessels.) For the purpose of securing compliance with the last sentence of the above directions the Lords Commissioners of the (a) Revocation of Clause 2. — Clause 2 is cancelled by Order of Jan. 21, 1918, printed immediately below. (b) Order of Oct. 14, 1916.— That Order is printed p. 390 of the February, 1917, Edition of this Manual. 3496 Mi 360 Order under Reg. 37 as to reduction of visibility, ^c, of Ships' Lights. Admiralty, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby make the following Order : — 1. Masthead Lights. No Masthead Light of a brilliancy exceeding 2^ candle power is to be exhibited. Lights are to be shaded with plain opal glass, and the reflectore are to be removed from the lanterns. Masthead Lights are never to be used unless the Master considers it absolutely necessary. The use of the Masthead Lights is to be discontinued until provision has been made for their being dimmed in accordance with this Order. 2. Side Lights. No Side Light of a brilliancy exceeding 8 candle-power shall be exhibited. In clear weather, and when specially ordered, 5 candle-power lamps are to be exhibited. Plain coloured glass is to be fitted to the lanterns, but where already placed dioptric lenses may be continued in use until the plain glasses can be fitted. Oil Side Lamps are only to be exhibited if electric lights are not available. Reflectors are to be removed from the lanterns. 3. Stem Lights. No Stern Light is to be exhibited except to avoid danger of collision, and such light is to be extinguished as soon as the danger is past. Such light shall be electric, of 2^ candle-power, shaded with a plain opal glass, and is to be controlled from the bridge. In vessels where electric light is not installed, an oil lamp or electric torch of equivalent brilliancy may be substituted. Vessels in Convoy which on occasion necessarily have to exhibit a Stern Light are to have such lights screened so as to show not more than three (3) points from right astern on each quarter. This Order shall apply, subject to any directions that may be given in any particular circumstances by the Ck)mmanding Officer of the Convoy or Senior Naval Officer present, to all British Merchant Vessels, and if (a) the owner of any British Merchant Vessel, or where such owner is a Company, the Managing Director or other responsible person, fails to provide such vessel with the lights hereby prescribed and /or the means of shading the same ; or if (b) the Master or other person in command or charge of such vessel so provided fails to comply with any of the directions in this Or^er stated or referred to, then such Owner, Managing Director or other responsible person, and such Master or other person in command or charge, shall respectively be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. Order under Reg. 37 as to Compulsory Towage of Sailing Vessels. 361 (Clause 2, Bow and Masthead Steaming Lights, of the Admiralty Order as to Ships Lights, dated the 22nd May, 1917,(a.) is hereby cancelled.) Given under our hands this 21st day of January, 1918. A. L. Duff. Hugh Tothill. Admiralty, S.W.I. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, January 25th, 1918.] 4. Navigation Generally. (i) Admiealty Regulation, dated June 30, 1917, as to Com- PULSOEY Towage of Sailing Vessels. The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations, make the following Regulation: — 1. As from the 10th day of July, 1917, every sailing vessel which exceeds 400 tons gross register or which though of less tonnage carries a cargo exceeding four thousand pounds in value shall when approaching or leaving any port of the United King- dom or when proceeding coastwise along the coasts of the United Kingdom, be towed within such limits as may be directed by any naval officer who is authorised by the Admiralty to give orders to British ships, and every such vessel shall pay for such towage in accordance with the scale of fees which has been approved by the Admiralty. 2. The master or other person in charge of any such sailing vessel shall comply with all such directions as to towage as may be given him, and if he neglect or refuse to do so he will render himself liable to be prosecuted under the Defence of the Realm Regulations.; 3. This Regulation shall not apply to a vessel not being a British vessel where the non-compliance with the Regulation takes place on the high seas outside the territorial waters adjacent te the United Kingdom. Given under our hands this 30th day of June, 1917. Cecil Burney. Hugh Tothill. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, July 3rd, 1917.] (a) Order of May 22, 1917. — This is printed immediately above. ii62 Notices under Reg, 37 as to Closing of Ports, Sweeping Operations, and Boarding Procedure and reqmring Vessels to keep Clear of Convoys. (ii) Admiralty Notice, dated February 4, 19.18, as to Closing OF Ports and Examination Service and Regulations as to Sweeping Operations. Notice to Mariners, No. 170 of 1918. This Notice which was published London Gazette, February 12th, 1918, is a revision of a Notice which has been repeatedly reissued since the commencement of the War. It is the subject of frequent revision and is therefore not reprinted in this Manual. (iii) Special Admiralty Instructions to Merchant Vessels DATED February 14, 1918. Notice to Mariners, No. 235 of 1918. These Instructions comprise Notices that — (a) the Order of May 22, 1917, as to Departures from Collision Regulations (printed p. 357) ; (h) the General Warning- to Mariners of September 6, 1916, (printed p. 363) ; (c) the Order of May 31, 1917, as to Mine Protection Gear (printed p. 358) ; and (d) the Order of May 22, 1917, and January 21, 1918, as to Ships' Lights (printed pp. 358, 359) ore in force. These Instructions also contained the following : — BoarHing Procedure for Visit and Search of Vessels by H.M. Ships : — \ In view of the danger of H.M. Ships closing vessels, apparently Neutral, British or Allied traders, but which are in reality German raiding cruisers, it is necessary to adopt a special Boarding procedure as a measure of precaution. When it is desired to put into force the special Boarding procedure it will be as follows : — A red pendant of a specially large size will be hoisted by the man-of-war exercising the right of visit and search. The hoisting of this pendant will be accom- panied by the firing of a Vocket. This will signify that the merchant ship is to close the boat lowered by the man-of-war, whether the man-of-war remains in the vicinity of the boat or not. [The above Notice was published in the London Gazette, Pebrnaiy 19th, 1918.] (iv) Admiralty Warning, dated February 25, 1918, i-o Vessels TO keep Clear of Convoys. Notice to Mariners, No. 302 of 1918. Masters of vessels are hereby warned that all Steam Vessels are to keep clear of Convoys that they may meet or overtake. Order under Reg. 37 requiring Narnes of Vessels to he displayed 363 on entering Ports, and General Warning as to Navigation of Vessels. " War Instructions for British Merchant Vessels " are to be carefully observed. The practice of cutting through a convoy is not permissible. Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Bv Command of their Lordships. J. F. Parry, Hydrographer of the ISTavy. Admiralty, London, 25th February, 1918. [The above Notice was published in the London Gazette, March 1st, 1918.] (v) Admiealty Order, dated February 26, 1918, requiring IS" AMES OF Vessels to be displayed on entering Ports. T^otice to Mariners, No. 309 of 1918. Notice is hereby given that on and after 1st March, 1918, each and every merchant ship entering a port within the United King- dom shall display her name painted in white letters on a black board on the sidle on which she is approaching the Examination streamer and at such other times, and in such manner as may be directed by the Port Authorities. The name shall be painted in block letters of such size as to enable the name to be read by the naked eye at a distance of twice the vessel's length, in ordinary clear weather (visibility = in the scale) whether by day or under searchlight beam at night. Vessels of under 500 tons gross shall display one such board placed over the side in the vicinity of the vessel's brid'ge. Vessels of 500 tons gross and over shall display two such boards, one in the vicinity of the vessel's bridge, and the other in the next most conspicuous position over the side. Note. — The above order does not relieve a vessel of the necessity of complying with the Board of Trade requirements as to the proper equipment of signal flags. Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. By Command of their Lordships, /. F. Parry, Hydrographer of the Navy. Admiralty, London, 26th February, 1918. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette,- March 1st, 1918.] 5. Penalties. General Warning to Mariners, dated September 6, 1916. Notice to Mariners, No. 990 of 1916. Notice to all Masters, Shipowners and others concerned. The attention of all Masters or other persons in command or charge of vessels is directed to the duty of obeying promptly and strictly all orders, whether by way of signal or otherwise, given 364 List of Local Orders, Instructions and Notices under Reg. 37. by any Officer in Command of any of His Majesty's Ships or by any Naval or Military Officer engaged in the defence of the coast. Cases have been reported to the Admiralty in which British Merchant vessels have wilfully disregarded the orders given by Patrol Boats, &c., and it is therefore considered neces- sary to remind all persons concerned of the penalties provided for such acts of disobedience. Where vessels neglect to obey orders so given the person in charge is liable to prosecution under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, and upon conviction to be fined £100 or imprisoned for six months or, where the dis- obedience was of an aggravated kind, to suffer both penalties. It should also be noted that failure to obey orders may necessi- tate the seizure and detention of the vessel, when found in any port of the United Kingdom subsequently to the time at whicn the act of disobedience was committed. Authority. — The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. By Command of their Lordships, /. F. Parry, Hy drograph ec . Hydrographic Department, Admiralty, London, 6th September, 1916. [The above Notice was published in the London Gazette, September 8tii, 1916.1 6. Local Orders and Instructions (List of). The following is a List of the Notices to Mariners containing Orders and Instructions under the Regulations and now (February 28th, 1918) in force. They are published in the ** London Gazette " oJp the undermentioned dates. They are like those of the Local Orders and Notices as to Pilotage issued under Regulation 39 which are merely listed at pp. 368-375 instead of being printed at length as the more permanent Local Pilotage Oraeis are subject to constant variation and for that reason and because of th^ir local character they have not been printed in this Manual. Orders affecting British Fishing Vessels have also been made by the Admiralty and notified to fishermen by the Board of Trade and other Departments. Local Traffic Regulations are also issued in regard to Defended Ports by the Naval or Military Authority in charge of the Port, but are not published in the " London Gazette." Scotland and Hebrides. — (1) Firth of Clyde, — Traffic Regula- tions. (2) Caledonian Canal and Port of Inverness. — Entry of Neutral Vessels prohibited. (3) Stomoway Harbour. — Clos^^d by night. CNo. 63 of 1917.) London Gazette, Jan. 16, 1917. List of Local Orders, Instructions and Notices under Reg. 37. 365 England, South-East Coast. — North Forelaud to Beacliy Head. — Eegulations respecting Yachts and Pleasure Boats. (No. 126 of 1917.) London Gazette, Feb. 2, 1917. England, South Coast. — "\Veymouth Bay Approach: Wor- barrow Bay. — Firing Practice Area prohibited. (No. 416 of 1917.) London Gazette, Apiil 20, 1917. Ireland, South and South-West Coast. — (1) Regulations respecting Yachts and Pleasure Craft. (2) TraflBc Regula- tions. (No. 465 of 1917.) London Gazette, June 19, 1917. Orkney Isles, Hoy. — Rack Wick. — Prohibited Anchorage. (No. 727 of 1917.) London Gazette, July 27, 1917. Shetland Isles. — Port of Lerwick ^nd Approaches. — Traffic Regulations. (No. 767 of 1917.) London Gazette, Aug. 10, 1917. England, East Coast. — River Humber and Approaches. Pilot- age and Traffic Regulations. (No. 819 of 1917). London Gazette, Aug. 21, 1917. Ireland, East Coast. — Rosslaire Approach. — Light-Buoys established; Traffic Regulations; Whistle-Buoy withdrawn. (No. 1059 of 1917.) London Gazette, Uct. 12, 1917. England and Wales, South and West Coasts. — Portland Bill to Bardsay Island.— Traffic Regulations. (No. 1085 of 1917.) London Gazette, Oct. 19, 1917. England, East Coast. — T tames Estuary and River Med way. — Regulations with regard to Yachts and Pleasure Craft. (No. 1191 of 1917.) London Gazette, Nov. 20, 1917. England, South Coast. — (1) Falmouth Harbour Approach. — Light-Buoys established; Traffic Regulations. (2) Penzance Bay. — Light-Buoys established ; Traffic Regulations. (No. 1246 of 1917.) London Gazette, Dec. 7, 1917. England, South Coast. — (1) Beachy Head to St Albans Head. — ^Traffic Regulations. (2) Portland Harbour Approach. — Restriction of Traffic. (No. 1312 of 1917.) London Gazette, Dec. 25, 1917. English Channel, North Sea southern portion, with Rivers Thames and Med way and Approaches. — I. English Channel and North Sea, southern portion. — Pilotage Regulations. II. Rivers Thames and Medway, etc. — ^Traffic Regulations. III. Harwich Approaches. — Traffic Regulations. (No. 1313 , of 1917.) London Gazette, Dec. 25, 1917. North Sea. — Caution with regard to Mined Areas. (No. 22 of 1918.) London Gazette, Jan. 8, 1918. Scotland, East Coast. — Firth of Forth. — Traffic Regulations. (No. 122 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 1, 1918. List of Local Orders, Instructions and Notices under Reg. 37. ScoTLAXD, East Coast. — Firtli of Fortli. West of luclikeith. — Notice to Traw!er Owners and Skippers of Trawlers. (No. 123 of 1918.), London Gazette, Feb. 1, 1918. Engl.\nd, South Coast. — (1) Falmontli Harbour Approach, — Traf&c Regulations. (2) Penzance Bay. — Traffic Regulations. ^No. 151 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 5, 1918. Scotland, "West Coast. — Firth of Clyde, Isle of ARR.iN. — Lamlasli Harl>our Entrances. — Traffic Regulations. (No, 154 of 1918.) London Gazette. Feb. 5, 1918. Ireland. East Coast. — Belfast Lough. — Traffic Regulations. (No, 155 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 5, 1918. CaledonL'VN Canal, — Restriction on Navigation. Edinburgh Gazette, Feb. 5, 1918. England, South-East Coast. — Dover Channel. — Traffic Regula- tions. (No. 152 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 8, 1918. ScoTL.\ND, North-East Coast, with Orkney and Shetland Isles. — (1) Pentland and Moray Firths. — Restriction on Traffic ; Pilotage Regulations. (2) Orkney Isles. — Traffic Regulations. (3) Shetland Isles. — Traffic of Neutral Vessels Prohibited. (No. 153 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 8, 1918. Scotl.vnd, East Coast. — Moray Firth.— Prohibited Aucliorage. (No. 263 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 22, 1918. Irish Channel — North Channel. — Restriction on Navigation, (No. 283 of 1918.) London Gazette, Feb. 26, 1918. England, East Coast. — R.iver Swale. — Kingsferry Bridge. — Regulations for Passage of Vessels to and from the River Medway. (No. 301 of 1918.) London Gazette. Feb. 26, 1918. Order under Reg. 39 restricting Pilotage by Aliens in certain Territorial Waters. a67 XLIII. — Orders as to Pilotage of Vessels UNDER Regulation 39. (This Reg. is printed at p. 1<^3.) Alien Pilots, p. 367. Suspension of Pilotage Licences and Certificates, p. 368. Local Orders and Instructions as to Pilotage, p, 368. 1. Alien Pilots. Admiralty Order, dated February 15, 1917, as to Alien Pilots. The Admiralty, under the powers given to them by the Defence of the Eealm (Consolidation) Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm Regulations, hereby make the following Order: — (1) This Order shall relate to the ports of and the territorial waters adjacent to the United Kingdom from and including Great Yarmouth northward up to and including St. Abbs Head. (2) As from the 1st March, 1917, no Alien, except the Master or Mate of the ship, shall pilot any ship which is entering or leavii;ig any port or which is being navigated within any part of the said territorial waters within the limits above mentioned. (a) (3) For the purposes of this Order any Alien, other than the Master or Mate as aforesaid, who is on the bridge of a ship or in any other position (whether on board the ship or elsewhere) from which the ship is navigated, shall be deemed to be piloting the shipj unless the contrary is proved. (4) If any Alien pilots a ship in breach of this Order he shall be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm (Con- solidation) Regulations, 1914, and shall be liable to be dealt with accordingly, and the Master of any ship who employs an Alien to act as pilot in breach of this Order shall be guilty of a like offence. Given under our hands this 15th day of February, 1917. L. Halsey. Cecil Barney. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette,' February 20th, 1917.] '■ (a) Enactment affected. — S. 48 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1906 (6 Edw, 7. c. 48), which prohibited the grant of a new (as opposed to a renewed) pilotage certificate to an alien was with other enactments repealed and consoli- dated by the Pilotage Act, 1913 (2 & 3 Geo. 5. s. 31) s. 24 of which provides for the grant of pilotage certificates to aliens under special circumstances. Order under Eeg. 39 atethorising Suspension of Pilotage Licences or Certificates. 2. Suspension of Pilotage Licences and Certificates. Admiralty Order, dated December 16, 1915, authorising Competent Naval Authorities to suspend Pilotage Licences or Certificates. A Competent Naval Aiithority(a) may suspend the licence (whether specially granted or not) of any Pilot or the piiotage certificate of any Master or Mate who has failed to comply with any pilotage Orders or Regulations duly issued under the pro- visions of Regulations 36, 37, 38 and 39 of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. (b) Such suspension may he for a period of not exceeding 14 days, and no holder of a pilotage licence or certificate shall act or attempt to act as a Pilot during such period of suspension. By command of their Lordships, W. Graham Greene. Dated 16th Decemher, 1915. IfoTE. — If any person fails to comply with the provisions of this Order he will render himself liable to prosecution as for an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, December 28th, 19t5.] 3. Local Orders and Instructions as to Pilota§:e. [Such of these as take the form of Admiralty Orders are printed below, but those included in Notices to Mariners which are the subject of frequent revision are merely listed with a reference to the London Gazette in which they were published. Local Traffic Regulations (which include Pilotage Orders) are also issued in regard to Defended Ports by the Naval or Military Authoritv in charge of the Port, but are not published in the " London Gazette."] (i) Berwick and Flamhorough Head, p. 369. (ii) Clay Hole and Boston, p. 369. (iii) Devonport and Plymoutli Pilotage Districts, p. 370. (iv) English Channel and South- ern portion of North Sea, p. 371. (v) Holm Island to Mainland, p. 371. (y'l). Hnmber Pilotage District, p. 372. (vii) Liverpool Licensed Pilots, p. 272. (viii) Pentland and Moray Firths, p. 373. (ix) Plymouth eastward to Great Yarmouth, p. 373. (x) Portsmouth Pilotage Dis- trict, p. 374. (xi) Tay, Firth of, p. 375. Orders under Reg. 39 as to pilotage of rion-British ^vessels between 369 Berwick and Flamborough Head and between Clay Hole and Boston. (i) Berwick and Flamborough Head. Order as to Pilotage of non-British Vessels between Berwick and Flamborough Head. No pilot who holds the special Admiralty Deep Sea Certificate shall embark as pilot on any vessel, not being a British vessel, in the waters between Berwick and Flamborough Head unless he has been engaged through the Pilot Office at South Shields, or other authorised Agency, and any such pilot who embarks under an engagement obtained otherwise than as aforesaid shall be deemed to have committed a breach of this Byelaw. A list of pilots shall be kept at such Pilot Office, and a Eegis- tration Fee of Five shillings (5^.) shall be paid by every pilot on applying to have his name placed on such list. The foregoing Byelaw is made under the authority of the Corporation of Trinity House, London, (») acting under the instructions of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and comes into force the 15th day of October, 1917. Note. — Attention is drawn to the fact that any pilot who corruptly offers, and anj- Agent who corruptly accepts, any money or valuable consideration with respect to the employment of a pilot will be guilty of a misdemeanoxir under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1906, (b) and liable if convicted on indictment to not more than two years' imprisonment with or without hard labour or a fine not exceeding Five hundred poundis (£500) or both ; if convicted summarily, to not more than four months' im- prisonment or a fine not exceeding Fifty pounds (£50) or both . [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, October 12th, 1917.] (ii) Clay Hole and Boston. Admiralty Order, dated August 31, 1917, as to Pilotage between Clay Hole and Boston. In exercise of the powers conferred upon them by Regulation 39 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, the Lords Com- missioners of the Admiralty hereby make the following Order : — 1. No vessel shall proceed through Clay Hole to Boston (or vice versa) at night without having on board a duly licensed Pilot. 2. For the purposes of this Order " Night " shall begin half an hour after sunset and shall terminate half an hour before sunrise. 3. This Order shall come into operation on 5th September, 1917. Given under our hands this 31st day of August, 1917. Cecil Burney. Hugh Tothill, [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 4th, 1917.] (a) Trinity House. — -See footnote (a) to p. 373. (b) Prevention op Corruption Act, 1906, i.e., 6 Edw. 7, c. 34. 370 Order under Reg. 39 as to Devonport and Plymouth Pilotage Districts. (iii) Devonport and Plymouth Pilotage Districts. Admiralty Order, dated June 26, 1916, as to the Devonport, AND Plymouth, Pilotage Districts. [The following Order is to be sabstitated for that which appeared in the London Gazette of 30th June, 1915.] By virtue of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Eealm Consolidation Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm Regulations Consolidated, and of all other powers and authorities them thereunto enabling the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom do hereby order that from and after the fifteenth day of July, 1916, all ships (other than ships belonging to His Majesty) which are under charter to or are in the service of His Majesty or any Department of His Majesty's Government, while navigating in any of the pilotage districts stated below for the purpose of entering, leaving or making use of any dockyard port in such district, shall be under the pilotage of a pilot appointed by the Senior Naval Officer of such district or of a Master or Mate possessing a pilotage certificate for such district granted by the Senior Naval Officer, and shall not be obliged to employ any other pilot. If any such ship is not under pilotage as hereby required, after a pilot appointed as aforesaid has offered to take charge, her Master shall be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm Regulations Consolidated. Where this Order has effect Section 633 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, shall apply and the Pilotage Act, 1913, shall not apply. (a) Nothing herein contained shall impose on the Lords Commis- sioners of the Admiralty any liability for any loss or damage occasioned by any act or default of any pilot appointed by the Senior Naval Officer. Pilotage Districts. The Dockyard Port of Devonport. The Dockyard Port of Plymouth for ships proceeding from Plymouth Sound to Hamoaze or vice versa. F. T. Hamilton. C. F. Lambert. 26th June, 1916. [The above Order was pnblished in the London Gazette, July 4th, 1916.] (a) Limitation OF Liability where Pilotage Compulsoky. — S. 633 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894 (57 & 58 Vict., c. 60), which limits the liability of owners and masters where pilotaee is compulsory, is repealed by 8. 15 (3) of the Pilotage Act, 1913 (2 & S^Geo. 5, c. 31), as from Jan. Ist, 1918, or such earlier date as may be fixed by Order in Council. No Order in Council fixing such an earlier date has (May 31st, 1917) been made. Order under Reg. 39 as to the Pilotage Distnct North of Holm 371 • Island. (iv) English Channel and Southern portion of North Sea. Notice to Mariners, No. 1313 of 1917. Pilotage Regulations, dated December 21, 1917, for the English Channel and southern portion of North Sea. London Gazette, Dec. 25, 1917. (v) Holm Island to Mainland. Admiralty Order, dated March 27, 1917, as to the Pilotage District North of a line drawn due west from southern extremity of holm island to mainland. By virtue of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm Regulations, and of all other powers and authorities them thereunto enabling, the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom do hereby order that from and after the 10th April, 1917, all ships (save those which are hereafter excepted) shall, while navigating in any part of the pilotage district stated below for the purpose of entering, leaving, or making use of any port in such district, be under the pilotage of a pilot appointed by the Senior Naval Officer of such district, or of a Master or Mate possessing a pilotage certificate for such district granted by the Senior Naval Officer, and shall not be obliged to employ any other pilot. If any such ship is not under pilotage as hereby required, after a pilot appointed as aforesaid has offered to take charge, her Master shall be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. Where this Order has effect Section 633 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, shall apply, and the Pilotage Act, 1913, shall not apply. (a) This Order, which shall come into operation on the 10th April, 1917, shall not apply to (a) ships belonging to His Majesty; (b) British ships trading regularly to the port of Stornoway ; (c) British fishing vessels and other British vessels employed in connection with the Fishing Industry. Nothing herein contained shall impose on the Lords Commis- sioners of the Admiralty any liability for any loss or damage occasioned by any act or default of any Pilot appointed by the Senior Naval Officer. Pilotage District. To the northward of a line drawn due w^est (true) from southern extremity of Holm Island to Mainland. Lionel Halsey. Cecil Burney. [The above order was published in the London Gazette, April 3rd, 1917.1 (a) Limitation of Liability where Pilotage Compulsory.— See foot- note (a) to p. 370. 372 Order nnder Reg. 39 as to Liverpool Licensed Pilots. (vi) Humber Pilotage District. Notice to Mariners, No. 819 of 1917. Pilotage Regulations, dated August 16, 1917, for the river Humber and approaches. London Gazette, Aug.. 21, 1917. (vli) Liverpool Licensed Pilots. Admiralty Order, dated June 23, 1917, as to Licensed Liverpool Pilots. In exercise of the jwwers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Regulations and all other powers thereunto enabling them, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty hereby make the following Order : — Licensed Liverpool Pilots who may be carried away beyond the Bay Pilot Station through stress of weather or other causes, have permission to proceed to Holyhead, Dunmore, Dublin Bay or Groomsport (Belfast Lough). Vessels proceeding to any of these ports in order to land pilots must observe the directions issued by Shipping Intelligence Officers or contained in Traffic Instructions. In the absence of such directions or instructions they are to proceed as follows : — Pilots taking vessels into Holyhead must make the harbour on a S. 40 E. Course and then be taken overboard inside the Break- water. Pilots making for Dumnore must display the usual signals for a pilot and must not anchor. Vessels are to discharge their pilots promptly and proceed without delay. Pilots making for Dublin Bay must pass in between the Rosbeg Bank Buoy (8 cables S.W. of Bailey Light) and the North Bur- ford Bank Buoy. Pilots making for Groomsport must from a position half a mile N. of Mew Island Light steer W. f N. 3 miles to off the South Briggs Buoy (Black Can showing 2 Red Flashes every ten seconds). In the daytime hoist Code Flag "H " on Jumper Stay, at night- time sound four prolonged blasts on steam whistle. These signals will be answered by Motor Boat hoisting the same Flag or showing four Flashes on lamp. Vessels must on no account anchor. Charges for landing pilots have been arranged as follows : — Pilots taken overboard at Holyhead or Dublin Bay, 20^. Pilots taken overboard at Dunmore or Groomsport, 40*. The Order issued by the Admiralty on the 9th December, 1916, is hereby cancelled. Given under our hands this 23rd dfey of June, 1917. Cecil Burney Hugh TothilL [The abore Order wm published in the London Gaxette, July Bi-d, 1917.] Order under Reg. 39 as to Pilotage in Ports from Plymouth 373 eastward to Great Yarmouth. (viii) Pentland and Moray Firths. Notice to Mariners, No. 153 of 1918. Pilotage Regulations, dated February 1, 1918, for Pentland and Moray Firths. London Gazette, Feb. 8, 1918. (ix) Plymouth Eastward to Great Yarmouth. Admiralty Order, dated January 26, 1916, as to Pilotage in PORTS from Plymouth eastward to Great Yarmouth. [This Order, dated 26th January, 1916, and made by the Admiralty under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regu- lations, 1914, was published in the London Gazette of 1st February, 1916, and is here reprinted with the addition of note " (b)."] The Admiralty, under the powers given to them by the Defence of the Eealm (Consolidation) Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, hereby make the follow- ing Order: — (1) This Order shall relate to the ports and territorial water« adjacent to the United Kingdom from and including Plymouth eastward up to and including Great Yarmouth, with the exception of the existing pilotage district of Arundel. (2) Any bye-law in force for the time being in the area to which this Order relates shall have effect only subject to the provisions of this Order and of Orders made by the Trinity House in accord- ance with instructions hereunder. (3) The Trinity House, as defined in the Pilotage Act, 1913, (») is hereby instructed as follows : — (i) To suspend, if it shall think fit, the licences of all or any present pilots and the existing pilotage certificates of all or any masters or mates within the said area, (ii) Subject to the provisions of this Order and to the approval of the Admiralty to make orders in respect of the said area for all or any of the purposes specified in Regula- tion 39 of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. (4) No licence shall be granted by the Trinity House for the Area to which this Order relates for a period longer than fourteen days, and all licences shall be revocable and renewable at the absolute discretion of the Trinity House. (5) A licence shall not be granted unless the pilot signs an agreement to conform with the Trinity House Orders. (6) The Trinity House is authorised to make new rates or to modify existing rates for pilotage. Note. — (a) Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this Order or of the Orders issued by the Trinity House will be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm (Consoli- (a) Trinity House.— The Trinity House is defined by s. 742 of the 1913 Merchant Shipping Act, 1894 (57 & 58 Vict. c. 60) with which the 1913 Act is to be construed as one, see s. 62 of the 1913 Act (2 & 3 Geo. 5. c. 31). Order under Reg. 39 as to Portsmouth Pilotage District. dation) Regulations, 1914, and liable to be dealt with accordingly, (b) The Order dated December 5, 1914, made by the Admiralty under the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, is hereby cancelled. Given under our hands this 26th day of January, 1916. F . T. Hamilton. Cecil Lambert. By Command of Their Lordships, W . Graham Greene. [The above Order with the additional note (b) therein included, was published ia the London Gazette, February 8th. 1916.] (x) Portsmouth Pilotage District. Admiralty Order, dated September 7, 1916, as to the Portsmouth Pilotage District. By virtue of the powers conferred upon them by the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, and the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, and of all other powers and authorities them thereunto enabling, the Lords Commis- sioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom do hereby order that from and after the seven- teenth day of September, 1916, all ships (other than ships belonging to His Majesty) which are under charter to or are in the service of His Majesty or any Department of His Majesty's Government, while navigating in any part of the pilotage dis- trict stated below for the purpose of entering, leaving, or making use of any dockyard port in such district, shall be under the pilotage of a pilot appointed by the Senior Naval Officer of such district or of a Master or Mate possessing a pilotage certificate for such district granted by the Senior Naval Officer, and shall not be obliged to employ any other pilot. If any such ship is not under pilotage as hereby required, after a pilot appointed as aforesaid has offered to take charge, her Master shall be guilty of an offence against the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914. Where this Order has effect Section 633 of the Merchant Ship- ping Act, 1894, shall apply, and the Pilotage Act, 1913, shall not apply. (a) (a) Limitation of Liability where Pilotage Compulsory. — See footnote (a) to p. 370. Orders under Eegf. 39^^ as to Harbour or Dock Rates and Dues in Excess of Statutory Maxima. Nothing herein contained shall impose on the Lords Commis- sioners of the Admiralty any liability for any loss or damage occasioned by any act or default of any Pilot appointed by the Senior Naval Officer. Pilotage District. Portsmouth Harbour. Henry Bradwardine Jackson. Arthur Gough-Calthorpe. [The above Order was published in the London Gazette, September 12th, 1916.] (xi) Tay, Firtli of. Notice to Mariners, No. 266 of 1918. Regulation dated February 19, 1918, providing for payment of a Landing Fee by Pilots conveyed to or from the pilotage station in the river Tay. London Gazette, February 22, 19J8. XLIV. — Orders as to Rates, Dues, and Charges at Ports under Regulation 3gBB^ (This Reg. is printed at p. 135.) The following Table comprises all the Orders made by the Board of Trade under Reg. 39bb and now (February 28, 1918) in force. All these Orders have been printed as St. R. & 0., and on account of their purely local character have not been reprinted in this Manual. Further Orders of this class applying to other undertakings or varying previous Orders are constantly made. Undertakers. Date and St. R. & O. No. of Order. Excess Rates, Dues and Charges authorised. Ayr Harbour Trustees Clyde Navigation Trustees Dundalk Harbour Commis- sioners. Dundee Harbour Trustees Fraserburgh Harbour Com- missioners, (xreenock. Trustees o± the Port and Harbours of. Hartlepool Port and Harbour Commissioners. Leith, Commissioners for the Harbour and Docks of. Aug. 24, 1917-897 June 21, 1917-588 Oct. 31, 1917-1113 June 26, 1917-599 June 13, 1917-574 Oct. 10, 1917-1052 Aug. 15, 1917-856 Aug. 24, 1917-904 15% increase on rates. 33^^% increase on rates. 15% increase on rates. 25% increase on rates. Increased rates on vessels and fresh herrings. 20% increase on rates. 33^% increase on rates. 33^% increase on rates except rates on goods imported or exported coastwise. Orders under Reg. 39^^ as to Harbour or Dock Rates and Dues in Excess of Statutory Maxima. Undertakers. Date and St. R. & O. No. of Order. Excess Rates, Dues and Charges authorised. London and North Western Railway. London Port Authority ... Oct.31,1917-1115(a) Dec.21,1917-1358(b) Llanelly Harbour Commis- Jan. 25, 1918-103 sioners. !? i Manchester Ship Canal j Dec. 11, 1917-1293(c) Company. Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. Montrose Harbour Trustees Sept. 24, 1917-990(d) Aug. 16, 1917-852 Neath Harbour; .^Commis- : July 27, 1917-783 ^' sioners. 4m • .» i Peterhead Harbour Trustees i June 13, 1917-548 Increased rates for certain traffic at Widnes and Garston docks. 35% increase on dock rates, dues and charges, other than those for grain and certain other commodi- ties which shall be 50%. 33^% increase on rates and dues. 30% increase on rates. 70% increase on warehouse rates and charges. 25% increase on dues speci- fied inSch. C to Montrose Harbour Order, 1878, and 20% increase on rates specified in Schs. to Montrose Harbour Order, 1894. 50% increase on rates. Increased rates and dues on vessels and fresh herrings. 50% increase on rates, dues and tolls. 50% increase on certain rates on vessels and goods. 50% increase on rates. 25% increase on rates and dues. 50% increase on rates. One penny per ton increase on rates for ships or vessels. 25% increase rates and duties on vessels, and 50% increase on coal exported and sent coast- wise. (a) This Order revokes an Order of Sept. 13th, 1917, No, 958, which effected such rates between Sept. 13th and October 30th, 1917. (b) This Order supersedes an Order of April 23rd, 1917, No. 388, which in- creased the dock rates, dues and charges by 15% and an Order of Aug. 15tb, 1917, No. 857, which jncreased the rates and dues and charges for grain and certain other commodities by 30%. (o) This Order supersedes an Order of Aug. 1st, 1917, No. 782, which in- creased the rates by 15%. (d) This Order supersedes an Order, May 22nd, 1917, No. 513, which increased the warehouse rates and charges by 55%. (e) This Order supersedes an order of June 26th, 1917, No. 600, which increased certain rates on vessels and goods by 33,%. (f) This Order supersedes an Order of July 23rd, 1917, No. 753, which increased the rates by 33|%. (jr) This Order supersedes an Order of June 30th, 1917, No. 671, which increased the rates by 33t^%. Tees Cons«rvancy J Commis- sioners. -•^••09 H Tyne ImprovementiCommis- sioners. Warkworth Harbour Com- missioners. Waterford Harbour Com- missioners. "Wear, Commissioners of the River. Wear, Watch Commissioners of the River. Whitehaven Harbour Com- missioners. Feb. 26, 1918-240 Oct.22,l917-I082(e) Dec. 11, 1917-1300(f) Aug. 28, 1917-918 Oct.24,1917-1096(gr) Aug. 14, 1917-829 Feb. 20, 1918-227 Limitation of Freights {French Ports) Order, 1918, under 377 Reg. 39BBB. XLV.— Order as to Freights under Regu- lation 39BBB. (This Reg. is printed at p. 1.35.) The Limitation of Freights (French Ports) Order, 1918, DATED 5th February, 1918, made by the Shipping Con- troller UNDER THE DEFENCE OF THE ReALM REGULATIONS. (a) 1918. No. 162. Tlie Shipping Controller in pursuance of the powers conferred on him by regulation 39bbb of the Defence of the Realm Regula- tions and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Order : — 1. This Order may be cited as the Limitation of Freights (French Ports) Order, 1918. 2. Subject as hereinafter provided — (1) The rates of freight per ton of coal carried between the several ports and places in the United Kingdom and France respectively set forth in the First Schedule to this Order (in this Order called the basic rates) shall not exceed the rates specified in that Schedule; (2) ITie rates of freight per ton of patent fuel, pitch and pig- iron carried between the ports and places aforesaid shall not exceed the basic rates increased by the amounts following, that is to say : — for patent fuel five per cent., for pitch fifteen shillings per ton^, for pig iron seven shillings per ton, over and above the basic rates; (3) The rates of freight per ton of coke carried from any port in the United Kingdom to the x>orts or places in France set forth in the Second Schedule to this Order shall not exceed the rates specified in that Schedule : Provided, nevertheless, that in the case of steamers exceeding 750 gross register tons loading less than 1,000 tons cargo the maximum rates specified in this Order shall be increased by one shilling per ton, and in the case of steamers loading more than 2,500 tons shall be reduced by two shillings and sixpence per ton. 3. Subject as hereinafter provided, the rates for time-chartered vessels trading between the several ports and places in the United Kingdom and France set forth in the First and Second Schedules to this Order shall not exceed the rates specified in the Third Schedule. (a) Revocation of Order. — This Order was whilst this Manual was in the press revoked by Amendment Order of May 1st, 1918. St. R. & 0. 1918. No. 504. 378 Limitation of Freights (French Ports) Order, 1918, under Reg. 39BBB. 4. In the case of any contract of carriage to wliicli this Order applies : — (1) The rate of demurrage shall not exceed one shilling' and sixpence per gross register ton per day, or^ where the vessel is under 1.000 gross register tons, pne shilling and ninepence; (2) The rate of despatch money shall not exceed one-half of the demurrage rate and shall only be payable in poi'ts where despatch money is customary. 6. — (1) No charterer whether by voyage or by time shall pay or agree to pay, and no owner shall receive or agree to receive, directly or indirectly or in any manner whatsoever, any freight or other remuneration in excess of the maximum rates fixed by this Order : Provided that the owner of a vessel may make arrangements with duly authorised representatives of the French Government or otherwise if approved by the Shipping Controller : — (a) In the case of steamers of 400 gross register tons and upwards whereby he is indemnified against loss or damage of his vessel by war perils during the currency of the charter whether by voyage or time. (b) In the case of steamers of less than 400 gross register tons whereby he is reimbursed the i)aym€nt of any l^remiums for war risk insurance in excess of those required to cover the vessel against war perils while exclusively employed in the coasting trade of the United Kingdom on values not exceeding those speci- fied in the following scale, and that is to say. Vessels not exceeding 10 years old £40 per ton deadweight; Vessels exceeding 10 but not exceeding 20 years old £35 per ton deadweight; Vessels over 30 years old £30 per ton deadweight. (2) For the purpose of this Order " Owner " includes a char- terer at whose disposition a vessel is for the time being. 6. This Order shall apply to all British vessels of th« classes or descriptions specified in the Schedules hereto, unless in any case the Shipping Contoller otherwise directs, and shall come into force on the eleventh day of February, 1918. Limitation of Freights {French Ports) Order, 1918, under Reg. 39BBB. First Schedule. Maximum Rates of Freight for Carriage op Coal to Frexcii Port.s. Steamers not exceeding 400 tons gross register. Rates inclusive of cost of War Risk Insurance on ship. Tyne, 1 ""■"■ Forth Ports. HuU and East Bristol Channel. Mersey. Clyde. and Fife Coast. Ports. S. d. s. i d. \ s. d. s. d. «. d. Rouen 37 9 34 33 6 39 40 Havre ... 35 3 31 9 34 36 6 37 S Dieppe ... 36 33 35 3 37 9 38 3 Dunkirk 3y 37 9 40 42 41 3 Calais ... 37 9 36 6 39 41 3 40 Boulogne 36 6 35 3 37 9 40 39 Treport, Cherbourg, Fecamp 36 6 33 35 3 38 3 39 Caen, Granville, Honfleur, Trouville 36 6 32 3 34 9 37 9 38 3 St. Brieuc 38 3 33 6 36 38 3 40 9 St. Malo, St. Servan 36 6 30 33 6 36 6 39 Brest 37 9 31 33 6 36 6 40 Rochefort, St. Nazaire and adjoining 46 9 39 6 40 9 43 49 ports. Bordeaux 52 9 45 6 46 9 49 57 Bayonne 55 9 48 49 51 6 59 3 Gravelines 39 37 9 40 42 41 3 Duclair, Caudebec 37 9 36 38 3 40 9 40 Lorient 52 9 38 3 40 9 43 — Hennebont 54 39 6 42 44 3 — Sables 55 9 40 9 43 45 6 — Tonnay Charente 48 40 9 42 44 3 — Coueron 55 40 9 - - - — Marans ... — 43 - - - — Arcachon — 46 9 - - - — Mortagne — 46 9 - - - — St. Valery sur Somme ... ^ St. Valery en Canx f Courcelles, Port en Bassin ... T 60 57 62 64 66 Isigny, Carenten, Morlaix ... j 1 Quimper 90 "~ ~ "" Steamers exceeding 400 but not exceeding 500 tons gross register. Rates exclusive of cost of War Risk Insurance on ship. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Rouen 29 9 26 6 28 9 ! 31 32 Havre 27 9 24 3 26 6 ! 28 9 29 9 Dieppe 28 3 25 3 27 9 29 9 30 6 Dunkirk ... ... 31 29 9 32 33 9 33 3 Calais 29 9 28 9 31 1 33 3 32 Boulogne 28 9 27 9 29 9 ' 32 31 Treport, Cherbourg, Fecamp 28 9 25 3 27 9 3(y 6 31 Caen, Granville, Honfleur, Trouville 28 9 25 27 i 29 9 30 6 St. Brieuc 30 6 26 28 3 ! 30 6 32 6 St. Malo, St. Servan 28 9 22 9 26 i 28 9 31 Brest 29 9 23 9 26 1 28 9 32 380 Limitation of Freights (French Ports) Order, 1918, under Reg. 39BBB. Tyue. I Hull and' Bristol East I Channel. Coast. I Ports. Rochefort, St. Nazaire and adjoining ports Bordeaux Bayonne Gravelines Duclair, Caudebec Lorient ... Hennebont ... Sables ... Tonnay Charente Coueron Marans Arcachon Mortagne St. Valery sur Somme ... J St. Valery er Caux f Courcelles, Port en Bassin ... T Isigny, Carenten, Morlaix ... } Quimper s. d. s. d. 37 .SO 6 42 45 3 31 29 9 42 43 45 38 44 36 38 29 28 29 30 31 31 31 33 37 37 55 52 85 - Mersey. 8. d. 31 6 37 39 3 32 30 31 32 33 32 57 Clyde. 8. d. 34 9 39 3 41 6 33 9 32 33 34 36 34 9 59 Forth and Fife Ports. s. d. 39 3 46 6 48 9 33 3 32 6 61 Steamers exceeding 500 but not exceeding 750 tons gross register. Rates exclusive of cost of War Risk Insurance on ship. 8. d. 8. d. 8. d. 8. d. 8. d. Rouen 26 3 23 25 3 27 6 28 .6 Havre 24 3 20 9 23 25 3 26 3 Dieppe 24 9 21 9 24 3 26 3 27 Dunkirk 27 6 26 3 28 6 30 3 29 9 Calais 26 3 25 3 27 6 29 9 28 6 Boulogne 25 3 24' 3 26 3 28 6 27 6 Treport, Cherbourg, Fecamp 25 3 21 9 24 3 27 27 6 Caen, Granville, Honfleur, Trouville 25 3 21 6 23 6 26 3 27 St. Brieuc 27 22 6 24 9 27 29 St. Malo, St. Servan 25 3 19 3 22 6 25 3 27 6 Brest 26 3 20 3 22 6 25 3 28 6 Rochefort, St. Nazaire and adjoining 33 6 27 28 30 3 35 9 porta. Bordeaux 39 32 6 33 6 36 9 43 Bayonne 41 9 34 9 35 9 38 45 3 Gravelines 27 G 26 3 28 6 30 3 29 9 Duclair, Caudebec 26 3 24 9 27 29 29 Lorient 39 26 28 30 3 — Hennebont 40 3 27 29 3 31 3 — Sable* 41 9 28 30 3 32 6 Tonnay Charente 34 9 28 29 3 31 3 — Coueron 41 3 28 _ — _ _ — Marans - — 30 3 _ _ _ — — Arcachon - — 33 6 _ _ _ _ — Mortagne - _ 33 6 ■- - - - — St. Valery sur Somme ... j St. Valery en Caux 1 Courcelles, Port en Bassin ... ?" 55 52 57 59 61 Isigny, Carenten, Morlaix ... ) Quimper 85 — — — — ~ - ~~ Limitation of Freights (French Ports) Order, 1918, under Reg. 39BBB. 381 Steamers exceeding 750 tons gross register. Rates exclusive of cost of War Risk Insurance on ship. Tyne, Forth Ports. Hull,and East Bristol Channel. Mersey. Clyde. and Fife Coast. 1 Ports. s. d.- 8. d. 8. d. s. d. s. d. Rouen 20 6 19 6 21 6 23 6 i24 6 Havre ... 20 6 17 6 19 6 21 6 22 6 Dieppe 21 18 6 20 6 22 6 23 Dunkirk 23 6 22 6 24 6 26 25 6 nsit Executive Committee relative to Form of Shipping Note referred to in the Directions of February, 1916, to the Port of London Authority. The Port and Transit Executive Committee(a) would explain that the new form of Shipping Note(b) referred to in their circular of the 18th rebruary(c) was prepared in the following circumstances : — 1. When the Committee was appointed in November last it round tliat there were serious delays in the shipment of exports from the Port of London, (d) In part, these delays were to be attributed to the Customs Regulations imposed by His Majesty's Government to guard against the possibility of the enemy receiving supplies from this country. Until the Customs requirements were complied with no goods could be placed on board the ship, 2. In many instances the information necessary to satisfv the Customs requirements was not available on the arrival of the goods in the port. In consequence : — (1) Goods were shut out from the ships. (2) The quays were encumbered by the goods which were shut out. -(3) The loading of the vessels was interfered with and delayed, (4) Vessels were leaving on their sailing dates although not fully loaded. (5) The congestion on the quays, resulting from the accumu- lation of the goods, was keeping the railway trucks under load. (6) Further, this congestion was leading to a great waste of labour in the piling and unpiling of goods on the quays. 3. To meet these difl&culties the Port and Transit Executive Committee(a') at once placed itself in communication with the Authorities to see if it were possible to get the Export Regula- tions modified, but, having regard to the importance of the object in view, it was not found possible to secure any modification on points of substance, although the Authorities were ready to intro- duce certain alterations in matters of detail. 4. It was under these circumstances that the optional form of Shipping Note, issued in December last, was prepared. (a) Port and Transit Executive Committee. — See footnote (a) p. 383. (b) Form op Shipping Note. This is printed at p. 388. (c) Circular of Feb. 18. This is superseded by the present Order. (d) Port of London. — See footnote (b) to p. 385. Notice nnder Reg. 39^0^ to Form of Shipping Note for Port of 38' London Exports. 5. The difficulties referred to in paragraph 2, have continued notwithstanding the introduction of the optional form of Shipping Note. 6. It ie in these circumstances that the Port and Transit Executive Committee(a) has felt compelled to insist that the Port of London Authority(b) shall not, as from the 20th instant, receive into their sheds goods for export until they are in posses- sion of the Shipping Note in the form referred to in the circular of the 18th February. The information to be inserted in this Shipping Note is that which must now be supplied to the Custom Authorities in regard to all shipments before they can be placed on board. It is now furnished either by the shipper or his agent, but as frequently the information given by the ordinary Shipping Note is not sufficiently precise, delays arise while further particulars are being obtained. 7. To avoid the detention of railway trucks under load, the new form of Shipping Note must be completed before the goods are despatched by rail ; and it is only by insisting on this pro- cedure that it will ba possible to assure that the goods as they arrive can be transferred from the railway trucks to the ships, thereby avoiding the blocking of the sheds and the waste of labour which have so seriously impeded the free flow of exports through the Port of London. (1>) 8. The new form of Shipping Note can be filled up by either the manufacturer or supplier of the goods or by the shipper of the goods. 9. The compulsory use of the new form of Shipping Note applies only to goods which are to be placed in the sheds of the Port of London Authority : it does not apply to goods which are loaded direct from lighters into the ships, but, in regard to such last-mentioned goods, the shippers will still have to comply with the Customs Regulations. 10. Until further instructions are issued it will not be neces- sary in the new form of Shipping Note to fill in : — (a) Name of actual consignee. (6) Ultimate destination of goods. 10th March, 1916. F. G. Dumayne, Secretary. (a) Port and Transit Executive Committee.— See footnote (a), p. 38.*^. (b) Port of London. — See footnote (b) to p. 385. 3496 N 2 Form of Shipping Note for Port of London Exports under Eeg. 39C- Form op Shipping Note for Port of London Exports. PORT AND TRANSIT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ORIGINAL. P.T. 1. SHIPPING NOTE. Dock Rotation No, To he handed Port of London Authority. To the Superintendent of the Docks. Please receive for shipment per S.S., ". for a/c of Messrs. _" for_ Name of actual Consignee of the goods abroad. Ultimate destination of goods Description of packages. t Nature of contents : full description to be given. Gross Weight. Inroic • Mark. ! xoumDer. 1 Tons cwt. qrs. lbs. Value. f It is essential that explicit details should be given. Declarations such as Hosiery, Drapery, Stationery, Cottoos, Linen, Woollens, Haberdashery, Paper, Samples, Private Effects, Chemicals, Oilmen's Stores, Soap, Confectionery, Tools, Machinery, Medicines and Hardware will not satisfy the Customs Authorities. I/We hereby declare that the above particulars are correct and that the packages to which this shipping note relates do not contain — (a) any goods by law prohibited to be exported from the United Kingdom to the place to which the goods are destined, or (b) *in the case of prohibited goods only, the following, namely for the exportation of which I hold a Privy Council Licence, No. dated 191 . I/We further declare that the above-mentioned packages do not contain Liquids, Oils, Spirits, Waterproof or any article of a dangerous or damaging nature, *excepting as specified, for which a broker's order is attached. (Signature of Shipper or Supplier) • Delete if inapplicable. (Address) (Date)_ . To be signed in duplicate ; one to be retained by the Port of London Authority and one by the Steamer. Docks dues payable by Note. — The above is the Form the use of which is required by the Port and Transit Executive Committee, but any conditions as to the shipment agreed between the Shippers and the Port of London Authority may be endorsed on the back of this Form. To be retained by shipper or sender. Shipping Note for .sent. 191 Goods despatched by_ For shipment by b.8. _ for a/c of Messrs.. to at Docks. Order under Reg. 40 as to Supply of Drugs to H.M.'s Forces. 380 xlvii.---order as to supply of drugs to Members of H.M.'s Forces under Regulation 40. (This Reg. is printed at p. 141.) Oeder of the Army Council dated Mat 11, 1916, as to supply OF Narcotic or Stimulant Drugs or Preparations to Members of H.M.'s Forces. In pursuance of the powers conferred upon tliem by the Defence of the Realm (Consolidation) Regulations, 1914, the Army Council do hereby order as follows : — No person shall sell or supply any article specified in the Schedule to this Order to or for any member of His Majesty's Forces unless ordered for him by a registered medical practi- tioner on a written prescription, dated and signed by the practi- tioner with his full name and qualifications, and marked with the words " Not to be repeated," and unless the person so selling or supplying shall mark the prescription with his name and address and the date on which it is dispensed. Schedule. Barbitone. Benzamine Lactate. Benzamine Hydrochloride. Chloral Hydrate. Coca. Cocaine(») Codeine. Diamorphine. Indian Hemp. Opium. (a) Morphine. Sulphonal and its homologues. All other salt, preparations, derivatives or admixtures prepared therefrom or therewith. R. E. Brade, Secretary, Army Council, by Command of the Army Council. War Office, 11th May, 1916. [This Order was published in the London Gazette, May 11th, 1916, being the 4th Supplement to the Gazette of May 9th.] (a) (yOCAiNE AND Opium. — See Reg. 40b (p. 142) which restricts the supply or possession of these drugs, and Order of July Slst, 1916 (p. 390), prescribing form of record of dealings in the same. 3496 N 3 Form of Redord of Dealings in Cocaine and Opium underrleg, 40^; Orders under Reg. 41-^-^-A- as to Agricultural Emjoy. ment. XLVIII.-Order prescribing Form of Reccrd OF Dealings in Cocaine or Opum UNDER Regulation 40^. (This Reguiatio i» printed at p. 142.) Oedee of the Seceetaey of State, dated July 31, 116, Peesceibing the Foem of the Recoed of Dealings in Cocaine oe Opium. 1916. No. 513. In pursuance of the Defence of the Realm (Consolidat)n) Regulations, I hereby prescribe that the record of dealingsin cocaine or opium, required by Regulation 40b to be kept >y every person who deals in cocaine or opium, shall be in the fan contained in the Schedule hereto, and that separate records shll be kept for cocaine and opium respectively. Herbert Samuel, One of His Majesty's PrincipaJ Whitehall, Secretaries of State. 31st July, 1916. Schediile. Date of Sale. Name of Address person, of person, body or body or flnu to firm to whom sold, whom sold Authority of person, body or firm to pur- chase (i.e., whether duly qualified medical practitioner, &c., &c., or with permit of Secretary of state. If permit give date). Amount of Form opium (or in which cocaiiie) sold. sold. (For cooaii only). Whi sale is on : prescriptic specify th' ingredient of the prescription XLIX.— Orders as to Agricultural Em ployment under Regulation 41^^^ (This Reg. is printed at p. 152.) The Agricultural Employment Order, 1917 (St. R. & 0., 1917. No. 365) made by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries is printed p. 340 of the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual.'' The Agricultural Employment (Scotland) Order, 1917, made sub- sequent to the date covered bv the said Manual, is printed as St. R. & 0., 1917, No. 1112. Evidence (Amendment) 4c^ 1915 (5^ 6 Geo. 5, c. 94). 391 APPENDIX I. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, (5 & 6 Geo. 5, c. 94). 1915 in Act to amend the Law of Evidence. [23rd December 1915.] Be it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : — 1. If, during the continuance of the present war, upon the trial of a person accused of an indictable offence, it is proved that any person whose deposition has been duly taken before the jus- tice or justices by whom the accused was committed for trial is unable to attend the trial, having regard to the necessities of the public service, by reason of being actively engaged in the naval or military service of His Majesty, and if also it is proved that such deposition was taken in the presence of the person so accused, and that (except in the case of a deposition by a witness on behalf of the accused) he or his counsel or attorney had a full opportunity of cross-examining the witness, then, if such deposition purports to be signed by the justice by or before whom the same purports to have been taken, it shall be lawful to read such deposition as evidence at the trial without further proof thereof unless it is proved that such deposition was not in fact signed by the justice purporting to sign the same(a) : Provided that no deposition shall be read in evidence under the powers of this section save with the consent of the court before which the trial takes place. 2. — (1) Where a person is tried either by court-martial or by a civil court with a jury (including as respects Scotland the High Court of Justiciary) for any offence against any regulations made under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, as amended by any subsequent enactment, and the charge has pre- viously been investigated and a summary of evidence taken by the proper military authority in accordance with the provisions of the Army Act and the rules of procedure made thereunder, then, on any such trial — (a) the evidence on oath of any witness which is proved to have been taken down in writing^ at such investigation, in accordance with those rules, and purports to be signed or attested and witnessed in accordance there- with, may, if it is further proved that the witness is dead, or so ill as not to be able to travel, or unable to attend, having regard to the necessities oi the public service, by reason of his being actively engaged in the naval or military service of His Majesty, be read as evidence without further proof thereof, unless it is Evidence of depositions of witnesses engaged on naval or military service. Power to give in evidence statements of witnesses at prelimi- nary investi- gations. 5&6 Geo. 5. c. 8. (a) See 8. 17 of the Indictable Offences Act, 1848 (11 & 12 Vict. c. 42) commonly known as " Jervis's Act." 3496 N 4 392 Evidence (Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 ^- 6 Geo. 5, c. 94). Substitution of imprison- ment for sentence of death. Proof of naval or mili- tary service. Application of documen- tary Acts to Army Council and Secretary for Scotland. 31 & 32 Vict. c. 37. 45 & 46 Vict, c. 9. Short Title. proved that the evidence was not in fact signed or attested and witnessed in accordance with those rules ; and (6) any statement of the accused added in writing in accord- ance with those rules may, if necessary, be given in evidence against him without further proof thereof, and a statement appended to the summary purporting to be signed by the officer before whom the summary was taken, that the evidence contained in the summary was taken in accordance with the said rules shall be evidence of the fact so stated, and that officer shall be deemed to be the proper military authority to take the summary, unless the contrary is proved : Provided that no evidence shall be received under the powers of this section save with the consent of the court before which the trial takes place. (2) For removing doubts it is hereby declared that the evidence of any witness on any such investigation may be taken on oath, and the officer conducting the investigation has power to administer oaths for the purpose. 3. Where any person has been convicted of an offence punish- able by death upon evidence solely contained in depositions which have been read in evidence at the trial under the powers conferred by this Act, the punishment of death shall not be inflicted, but the court may pass such sentence of imprisonment or penal servi- tude as it may think just. 4. A certificate signed by a secretary or assistant secretary of the Admiralty or Army Council that a person is unable to attend, having regard to the necessities of the public service, by reason of his being actively engaged in the naval or military service of His Majesty, shall for the purposes of this Act be conclusive evidence of the fact so certified, and a certificate purporting to be signed by such a secretary or assistant secretary shall be deemed to be such a certificate as aforesaid unless the contrary is proved. 5. The Documentary Evidence Act, 1868, as amended by the Documentary Evidence Act, 1882, shall apply to the Army Council as if the Army Council was mentioned in the first column of the Schedule to the first-mentioned Act, and as if two members of the Army Council, or the Secretary to the Army Council, or any person authorised by the Army Council to act on their behalf, were mentioned in the second column of that Schedule, and shall apply to the Secretary for Scotland as if the Secretary for Scotland were mentioned in the first column of the said Schedule and as if the. Secretary for Scotland or an under secretary or assistant under secretary for Scotland were mentioned in the second column of that Schedule, and shall apply to the Local Government Board for Ireland as if the Local Government Board for Ireland were mentioned in the first column of the said Schedule, and as if a commissioner of the Local Government Board for Ireland or a secretary or assistant secretary of the said Board were mentioned in the second column of that Schedule. 6. This Act may be cited as the Evidence (Amendment) Act, 1915. Suspension in Irelanrl of Right of British Subject to Trial by Jury. APPENDIX n. SUSPENSION IN IRELAND OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Proclamation, dated Apkil 26, 1916, Suspexdiintg in Ireland THE Operation of section 1 of the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5, c. 34). 1916. No. 256. By the King. A Proclaiiiation for Suspending' iu Ireland tlie Operation of Section One of the Defence of the Eealm (Amendment) Act, 1915 (Right of British Subject charged with Offence to be tried by Civil Court). George R.I. Whereas by subsection (7) of Section one of the Defence of the Realm (x\mendment) Act, 1915, it is enacted that in the event of invasion or other special military emergency arising out of the present War, We may, by Proclamation, forthwith suspend the operation of the said section, either generally or as respects any area specified therein : And whereas the present state of affairs in Ireland is such as to constitute such a sjiecial military emergency as aforesaid : Xow, therefore. We, in pursuance of the powers so conferred on Us, do hereby order that the operation of the said section be suspended in Ireland until We see fit to revoke this Our Proclamation . (a-) Given at Our Court at Windsor Castle, this Tiwenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and sixteen, and in the Sixth year of Our Reign. God save the King. (a) SEgxioN 1 OF the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) Act, 1'J15. -That Section is printed pp. 5-7 of this Manual. 394 Railway and Canal Commission Rules under Defence of the Realm {Acquisition of Land) Act. APPENDIX in. RAILWAY AND CANAL COMMISSION RULES. Rules, dated Jantjart 15, 1918, made by the Railway i^td Canal Commissioners in pursuance of section 8 of the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 63),' and section 20 of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c. 25). 1918. No. 61. 1. The Railway and Canal Commission Rules, 1889,(8') shall (except in so far as they give or purport to give jurisdiction to one Commissioner sitting alone) apply with the necessary modifications to all applications and proceedings before the Railway and Canal Commission (hereinafter called the Commission) under the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act. 1916 (hereinafter called the Act).(b> 2. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission an application to the Commission: — (a) under any of the following sections of the Act, viz. : — Section 1 sub-section (1) 2 „ k2) 3 „ (2) 6 .„ (3) 13 „ (1) 13 „ (5) shall be served on all persons interested in the land, building or work to Be affected by the proposed order. An application shall also be served on all persons interested in the mines and minerals lying under the- land if it is sought to acquire an interest therein ; (6) under section 6 sub-section (1) shall be served on the local authority and the authority or person responsible for the maintenance of the highway or of any other railway or tramway laid thereon and on such other persons (if any) as the Commission may direct ; (a) Railway and Canal Commission Rules, 1889. — These Rales are printed Statutory Rules and Orders Revised (1904) Vol. XI. "Railway," pp. 43-65. By Ruleo of Jan. Ist, 1909 (St. R. & O., 1909, No. 484, p. 688) new Rales were substituted for Rule 60 (Opening of Registrar's Office) and Rule 65 (Discretion of CommissioDcrs in Cases not expressly provided for). (b) Defenck of the Realm (Acquisition ok Land) Act, 1916. — That Act is printed pp. 10-27 of this Manual. Railway and Canal Commission Rules under Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Act. (c) tinder section 7 shall be served on the company or authority against whom the order is sought and also upon any company person or authority interested in the continuance or discontinuance of the supply referred to in the proceedings. Any party may in case of difficulty as to the parties to be served or as to the mode or place of service apply to the Commission for directions at any time before the hearing of the proceedings. Such application may be made ea parte in the first instance but the Commission may order notice thereof to be served on such persons and authorities and in such manner as they may think fit. 3. An application to fix the time to be allowed under section 8 sub-section (1) (a) and (h) may be made to the Registrar by summons. 4. If on a reference under section 8 (1) (6) of the Act the award of the Referee is final and not stated in the form of a special case an appeal from his decision on any question of law may be brought within 4 weeks from the time when the award was published. The party so appealing shall within such time file in the Registrar's Office a notice of appeal stating the grounds of the appeal. 'Such notice shall be served upon all parties directly afEected by the appeal. The Commission may on the hearing of such appeal remit the award to be stated in the form of a case or otherwise d«al with it as may seem just. 5. The parties to a reference under section 8 (1) (h) of the Act may before or during the hearing of the reference file a joint application to the Commission for their decision on an agreed question of law. 6. The Commission or the Registrar may abridge or enlarge the time for serving any notice or doing any other act provided by these Rules. Time may be enlarged notwithstanding that the time for serving the notice or doing the act may have expired. The Commission may am^nd any notice or other document on such terms as may seem just. Signed the 15th day of January, "1918. C. Montague Lush. C. Kincaid Mackenzie. W . Kenny. A. E. Gathorne Hardy. James T. Woodhouse. Approved. F inlay , C. Approved. A. H. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade. 896 ANALYTICAL INDEX TO ACTS, REGULA- TIONS, ORDERS, AND INTRODUCTORY AND OTHER NOTES. [All the Index entries are in double form, i.e., they refer both to the Section of the Act, Number of the Regulation, Short Title, or Date of the Order in reference, and to the Page of this Manual on which the document or editorial note referred to is printed. The general scheme of the Index is explained in the Introductory Note.— Editor.] In this Index the following Art abbreviations are employed : — Article. C.N. or M. D.R. ... Authority Competent Naval or Military Authority Defence of the Realm. E. H.M. ... I. ... England and Wales. His Majesty the King. Ireland. Introd.... 0. Introductory Note. Order. • par Procl. ... paragraph. Proclamation. Reg. ... S. Defence of the Realm Regulations. Scotland. Sch. ... ... ... Schedule. U.K. ... ... the United Kingdom. Abetting:. See Aiding or Abetting. Absence without leave. See also Workmen (Employment of) By seamen from ships belonging to or chartered or requisitioned by Admiralty or Army Council (Reg. 39a) 134 Access to property. Right of access of competent naval or military authority to all lana, buildings, and property (Reg. 3) 65 Act Preparatory to commission of prohibited act an ofEence (Reg. 48) 163 Admiralty. Provision may be made by D. R. Regulations as to the powers and duties of the Admiralty for securing the public safety and the defence of the realm (5 Geo. 5. c. 8, 8. 1 (1) ) 1 Admiralty in carrying D. R. Regs, into effect to cause minimum in- terference with persons and property (Reg. 1) 39 Ammunition anp Explosives. Necessity of observance of Ad- miralty rules as to carriage of, on entry of ship carrying same for defensive purposes into dock, etc., notwithstanding bye-laws, etc. (Reg. 38b) 132 Burial of Enemies. Power for Admiralty to give directions as to burial of enemies killed in hostile operations (Reg. 35bb) ... 128 Civilians. Absence from, or neglect or impeding of, work by civilians enrolled by Admiralty ; power for Admiralty to authorise exercise of patrol powers (Reg. 42c) 158 Jnde.t Admiralty — continued. Coal and Coke. Directions by Admiralty as to priority in execu- tion of orders or contracts for supply of coal and coke (Reg. 2d) 44 Competent Naval Authority. Appointment as, by Admiralty, of officer not below rank of lieutenant-commander in the Navy (Reg.62) 181 Contracts. Necessity of complying with Admiralty requirements defence to action for non-fulfilment of contract (6 Geo. 5. c. 37, 8.1(2)) 9 Designs. Authorisation by Admiralty of use by Contractor of registration design ; payment for such use (Reg. 80) ... ... 75 Consent of Admiralty required to registration of certain designs (Reg. 18b) ... 103 Embarkation. Special authorisation dispensing with permission of aliens officer (Reg. 14g) , ... 96 Evidence of Orders. Documentary Evidence Acts apply to Admiralty Orders {footnote (b) (ii) to Reg. 7) 68 Explosives Factories, -Slc. Health Rules by Admiralty for , (Reg. 35AA) 127 Safety rules by Admiralty for (Reg. 35 A) 126 Rules made under Reg. 35a 346-353 Factories and Workshops. [See also under "Explosives Factories" above.] Powers of Admiralty as to requisitioning output of munitions factory, taking possession of any factory or plant, directing or restricting work in any factory or removing plant (Regs. 7, 8, 8a) ... 68,73 Delivery, &c., to Admiralty of output of factory or workshop in anticipation of order or requisition therefor, deemed com- pliance therewith (Reg. 2k) 52 Powers of Admiralty as to orders declaring and permits, &c., for safeguarded factories (Reg. 29a) 117 Flags. Admiralty permission required for display of white or blue ensign (Reg. 25c) 112 Food and Forage. .S'ee under "War Material " in this heading. Goods. Delivery, &c., to Admiralty of goods in anticipation, of order or requisition therefor, deemed compliance therewith (Reg. 2k) 52 Highw^ays. Power for Admiralty to take over control and maintenance of (Reg. 5a) ... ... ... ... ... ... 66 Housing of Munition Workers. Power for Admiralty to take possession of unoccupied premises (Reg. 2a) ... ... ... 41 Intoxicants. [See also under. " Seamen " below.] Prohibition on crew, &c., ot ship belonging, &c., to Admiralty supplying liquor or drugs to member of H.M.'s forces embarked as passenger : power for Admiralty to prohibit supply of drugs to member of H.M.'s forces (Reg. 40) 141 [No Order has (Feb 28, 1918) been made by Admiralty under this power : but see Order of Army Council, p. 389.] Invention, &c. Power for Admiralty to require particulars of invention, &c., for better production of war material (Reg. 8cc) 76 Ireland. Power for Admiralty to prohibit alien, or British subject who has since March 1st, 1916, or may hereafter, come into U.K. from going to Ireland (Reg. 14e) ... 95 King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions or Orders. Inducing member of H.M.'s forces to act in contravention of (Reg. 42A) 150 Metals. See under " War Material " in this heading. Military Lands Acts. Admiralty powers under (Reg. 17 ; footnote (b) thereto) ... 100 Naval Area. Power for Admiralty, with concurrence of a Secretary of State, to make rules as to any area where H. M.'s forces are located, or where arms, ammunition, explosives, etc., are being produced, stored, etc. (Reg. 36c) 128 398 . hidej;. Admiralty — continued. Naval Service. Powers of Admiralty as to communications as to release from service (Reg. 42b) ... 157 Navigation and Pilotage. Admiralty regulations as to Naviga- tion (Reg. 37) 129 Orders (under Reg. 37) of a. general character ... 357-364 List of local 'Notices to Mariners 864-366 Power for Admiralty to prohibit vessels entering dangerous areas (Reg. 38) 132 Power for Admiralty to make orders as to pilotage (Reg. 39) 133 Prohibition on employment of alien as pilot between (ireat Yarmouth and St. Abbs Head (O., Feb. 15, 1917) ... 367 Suspension of pilotage certificates and licences (O., Dec. 16,1915) ... 368 Pilotage Orders and Notices of a local character ... 368-375 Appeal to Admiralty from pilotage authority refusing to allow employee to leave, &c. (Reg. 39B) 134 . Newspapers, etc. Power for Secretary of State, after consultation with Admiralty, to prohibit importation (Reg. 27b) ... ... 114 Outlying Islands. Power of Admiralty as to restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in (Reg. 14a) ... ... 93 Parcels and Samples. — Power of Admiralty to prohibit despatch of (Reg. 240) 110 Patents. Consent of Admiralty required to grant of certain patents (Reg. 18B) ^ 103 Photographing, Sketching, &c. Power for Admiralty to prohibit within specified area (Reg. 19) 103 Printed Matter. Admiralty permit required before transmission, &c., of certain printed or written matter from U.K. to neutral country in Europe or America, or enemy country (Regs. 24; 24B) 108,110 Public Entertainment, Place of. Power for Admiralty to close (Reg.lOC) 88 Questioning. Power for Admiralty to authorise (Reg. 63) 166 Safety Equipment of Ships. Power for Admiralty, with concur- rence of Board of Trade, to direct equipment of any British ship with apparatus for securing safety ; power to make regs. (Reg. 870) 131 Use of " Otter " protective gear in certain waters (Order, M*y 31, 1917) 358 Safety Rules for Explosives Factories. Power for Admiralty to make (Reg. 36A) 126 Rules as to factories, premises, etc 346-353 Seamen. Seamen neglecting to join ship belonging, &c., to Admiralty, deserting or joining in a state of drunkenness (Reg. 39A) ... 134 Search and Seizure. Consent of Admiralty required by compe- tent naval authority (Reg. 51) 164 3HIPBUILDING Yard. Prohibition on certain persons entering without permission in writing from Admiralty (Reg. 29c) ... 119 Special Military Area. Powers of A.dmiralty as to declaring area, form of official pass : permits to enter area (Re?. 29b) ... 117 [No Orders have (Feb. 28, 1918) been made by the Adiniralty under Reg. 29b ; but see under ARMY COUNCIL.] Special Police Area. Unification of police control in naval area after consultation with Admiralty (Reg. 65a) 169 Storing, Cooling, Transporting or Distribution of Good?. Power for Admiralty to requisition services of person carrying on business of (Reg. 34 A) 124 Sub-Contracts. Power for Admiralty to vary terms where they have entered into a contract for supply of goods or services, or have requisitioned factory output, and sub-contractor's profits appear unreasonable (Reg. 2BB) ..'. ... ... 43 Index. 399 PAGE. /Ldmlralty — continued. Supply of Water, Light, Heat or Power. Power of Admiralty to requisition (Reg. 8d) 77 Suspects. Consent of Admiralty required as to removal of, by competent naval or military authority from specified area (Reg.l4) 92 Trial of Offences. Powers of Admiralty as to trial by court- martial or otherwise (Reg. 56 (6) (7) (13) (14) ) 172, 174, 175 Uniforms, Decorations, Medals, or Badges. Prohibition against unauthorised use of naval uniforms, &c. (Reg. 41) ... ... 146 War Material. Power for Admiralty to take possession of war material, food, forage, and stores (Reg. 2b) 42 Power for Admiralty to regulate dealings in war material, food, forage, or stores (Reg. 2e) 45 Power for Admiralty to require person engaged in production, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of war material, food, forage, or stores to furnish particulars of his business (Reg. 15c) 98 Powers of Admiralty as to prohibiting dealings in war material or metals required for the production thereof (Rega. 30A, 30b) 120, 121 Power for Admiralty to by order add to list of metals, &c,, unauthorised possession of which is an offence (Reg. 30c) ... 122 Prohibition on unauthorised application to war material of mark indicating Admiralty testing (Reg. 45, par. (e) ) 160 [All the Orders, Notices, etc., as to war material supplies in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the Feb. 28, 1918, Edition of the '' War Material Supplies Manual."] Wireless Telegraph Installation Admiralty powers as to which ships are to be provided with apparatus and operator (Reg. 37B(3)) 131 Written Matter. Admiralty permit required before transmission, &c., of certain printed or written matter from U.K. to neutral country in Europe or America, or enemy country (Regs. 24, 24b) 108, 110 Admiralty Badg-es. See Uniforms, Decorations, &c. 'Admiralty Instructions or Orders. Inducing member of H.M.'s forces to act in contravention of (Reg.42A) 15G Advertisement, Iiig-hts for Prohibited by : — Secretary of State (O., May 22, 1917) 315 Secretary for S. (O., June 5, 1917) 324 Advisory Committee (as to persons of Hostile origin or associa- tions). Appointment of, for advising Secretary of State or Secretary for Scotland as to internment and deportation of aliens (Reg. 14b) ... 93^ Aeronautical Supplies. [All the Orders, Notices, etc., as to aeronautical supplies in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the Feb. 28, 1918 Edition of the " War Materials Supplies Manual."] Agrent of British Ship. See Vessels. Agrricultural Employment. Duty to furnish information on cesser of agricultural employment of male person of 16 years or over (Reg. 41aaa) ... ... ... 152 Agrricultural Exhibition. See Exhibition. Agrricultural Koldlngr. Defined as agricultural or pastoral land, or land cultivated for market gardening (Regs. 15d ; 2t) ... 99,64 Reduction of acreage cultivated with hops to one-half holding of June, 1914 (Reg. 2NN) 60 Power to require information from occupier of (Reg. 15D) ... *•• 99 400 Index. Agricultural Machines, Implements, and Vehicles. Requisition of, by Boards of Agriculture for E. and S. (Reg. Sm (1) (6)) 55 Power for English and Scottish Boards of Agriculture to take possession of land or buildings to provide accommodation for machinery, implements of husbandry or plant (Reg. '2m (1) (c) ) 55 Agrriculture. " Agriculture " includes market gardening and forestry (Reg. 41 aaa) 155 Restriction on parting with horses used in agriculture (Reg. 2t) ... 64 [All the Orders, Memoranda, etc , as to food production in force Januair 31st, 1918, are printed in the " Food (Supply and Production) Manual."] Agriculture, Boards of. See Board of Agriculture and Fisheries ; Board of Agriculture for Scotland ; Department OF Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland. Aiding or Abetting. Aiding or abetting commissipn of prohibited act punishable (Reg. 48) 163 Aircraft. Attacks by. Orders of competent military autbority as to action to be taken by persons and authorities in event of attack by hostile aircraft (Reg. 25b). (See afso Signalling, &c.) 112 Power to require use of premises as public air-raid Shelter (Reg. 17A) 100 Powei' to require erection of hoarding before damaged building (Reg. 17B) 101 Power for Secretary of State, or in S. Secretary for S., to issue directions as to fire brigades in special areas in case of air-raids (Reg. 55B) 170 Bombs, &c., from. Penalty on neglect to report finding of docu- ment, map or other article dropped, &c., from enemy aircraft, and for interference with enemy aircraft wreckage (Reg. 35b) ... 127 Information as to. Prohibition on obtaining or communicating as to movement, description, &c., or operation by aircraft of H.M. or H.M.'s Allies (Reg. 18) 101 Removal of, from Area. Power for C. N. or M. Authority to require removal of aircraft from specified area (Reg. 6) 67 Suspects leaving U.K. Power for C. N. or M. Authority to prevent embarkation of person suspected of attempting to leave U.K. for communication with enemy (Reg. 23) 108 Airship Stations. Admiralty Rules for 346 Albert and Victoria Docks. See Workmen. Alderney. See Guernsey, Bailiwick of. Alien. [4.8 to the Aliens Restriction Order, seefootnoU (a) to Reg. 29B, (6) p. 119.] Advisory Committee as to internment and deportation of aliens (Reg. 14B) 93 Clubs and Refreshment Places. See Closing of Premises. Ireland. Power to prohibit alien, or British subject coming to U.K. after March Ist, 1916, from going to I. (Reg. 14e) ... 95 Mines and Oil-Fields. Prohibition on transfer to alien of interests in any, oil-field or in any mine specified in the regulation (Reg. 30BB) 121 Pilotage. Prohibition on pilotage by alien (except master or mate • of ship) between Great Yarmouth and St. Abbs Head (O., Peb. 15, 1917) 367 Shipbuilding Yard. Power to prevent alien from entering ship- building yard (Reg. 29c) 119 Status. Wife or widow of, if a British subject before marriage, remains such for purposes of trial (Reg. 56 (12)) 174 Index. 'i^)! PAGE. Aliens Officer. ' 'I Aliens officer " defined as in Aliens Restriction Order (Reg. 62 and ^ooteofe (b) thereto) ... ... ... ••• ... ... 182 Emharkation. Permission of Aliens officer requisite for embarka- tion at any port in U.K. of all persons with certain exceptions (Reg. 14G) 96 Letters. Powers of Aliens officer for prevention of conveyance of letters, &c., into or out of U.K. : power to search person and baggage (Reg. 54) 168 Permits. Power of Aliens officer to inspect permit (Reg. 61) ... 181 Prosecutions. Summary prosecution by aliens officer for oflEence against regs. (Reg. 56 (11) ) 174 Suspects. Power of Aliens officer to prevent embarkation of sus- pect (Reg. 23) 108 Power of Aliens officer to arrest suspect without warrant (Reg. 55) 168 Power for Aliens officer to prevent embarkation of prohibited person attempting to go to Ireland (Reg. 14E) 95 Allies, Kis Majesty's Misleading person acting for as to war material or other goods. See War Material. Power to close licensed premises and to prohibit treating as regards members of Allied forces (Reg. 10) 87 Prohibition against obtaining and communicating information as to movements, description or operations of forces, ships, or aircraft of H.M.'s Allies (Reg. 18) 101 Letters, memoranda, etc., conveyed by accredited representative on behalf of Allied Grovernment excepted from provisions of Reg. 24 (O., Sept. 3, 1917) 338 Officers and officials of Allied State holding special Inland Pass per- mitted to enter special military area (Reg. 29b) 117 Prohibition on transmission of money or credit to or from country under blockade by Allies (Reg. 410) 155 , Unauthorised use or possession, or forgery, of die, seal or stamp indicating diplomatic, naval or military purposes under authority of Allied Government (Reg. 45 (i) ) 161 Reference to Allies and States in alliance with H.M. include States acting in naval or military co-operation with H.M. in present war (Reg. 62) 182 Allotment. Prohibition on unlawful entry on, etc. (Reg. 2n) 59 Alteration of Documents. See Documents. Ambassador. Exempted from prohibition on entering special military area (Reg.29B) 117 America, Neutral Countries in. Prohibition on non-postal communications to or from U.K. (Reg. 24) 108 Restriction on transmission by post of certain printed, or pictorial matter (Reg. 24b) 110 Ammunition. See Arms, Ammunition and Explosives. Anchoragres. Notices to Mariners in force Feb. 28th, 1918, as to prohibited anchorages 364-366 402 Index. Animals. Accommodation of. Power for English and Scottish Boards of Agriculture to take possession of land or buildings to provide • accommodation for farm produce, stock or animals (Reg. 2m (l)(c)) 55 Carriage of between Great Britain and Ireland (O., Aug. 28, 1917) 276 Census op. See Census. Lights. Lights to be carried by persons driving animals (O., Oct. ll, 1916) 313 Removal of. Power of C. N. or M. Authority to order removal of transport animals and live stock from specified area (Reg. 6) ... 67 Antimony. Certain dealings in prohibited (Reg. 30B) 121 Apparatus for securing safety of ship. See Safety. Appeal. Civil. From refusal of lighthouse or pilotage authority to permit employee leaving without notice (Reg. 39b) ... ... ... 134 Criminal. From Civil Court with Jury (Reg. 56a) 176 From Summary Conviction to : — Quarter sessions in E. (5 Geo. 5. c. 8 s. 1 (5) ; Reg. 58) ... 4, 178 High Court in E. by special case on point of law (footnote (a) (i) to Reg. 56A.) 176- High Court of Justiciary in S. by stated case (footnote (b) (ii) to Reg. 58) 178 Quarter sessions in I. ... (footnote (c) (ii) to Reg. 58) 178 High Court in I. by special case in point of law (footnote (C) (ii) to Reg. 58) 178 None from conviction by Court-Martial (^footnote (») (iv) to Reg. 66A) 176 Arable Ziand. Defined as land cultivated or capable of being cultivated (Reg, 2p (10)) 62" Duty of occupier in I. to cultivate certain proportion of arable part of his holding(Reg. 2P) 61 Arbitration. By judge as to price of requisitioned factory output (Reg. 7) ... 68 By single arbitrator (appointed by Food Controller's order) as to compensation for article of food, &c., requisitioned by Controller * (Reg. 2f(2)) 46- By single arbitrator as to amount payable in respect of cultivation of land (Reg. 2m (4)) 58 By single arbitrator (appointed by Board of Trade order) as to com- pensation for article of public requirement requisitioned by Board (Regs. 2f (2), 2jj (1) (o) ) 46, 51 By single arbitrator, referee, or Railway and Canal Commission as to compensation and price of land under D.R. (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6&7Geo. 6 c. 63b8.3(5), 8, set.) 13,19,25^ Board constituted under Proclamation of Aug. 3, 1914, as to ships requisitioned by Admiralty (Reg. 39BBB (3) ) 136 Area. Area where 5 Geo. 5. c. 34, s. 1 is suspended : — Power to prohibit meeting, procession, wearing of uniforms and carryingof arms (Reg8.9A; 9AA) ... 79,80 Provisions as to deserters, etc., and as to purchase, etc., of arms or equipment (Reg. 42AA) 157 Powers ezerciseable by C. N. or M. Authority in area specified in order made by him. See Compbtent Naval or Military Authority. Supply under requisition of water, light, heat and power by under- takers outside statutory area of supply (Reg. 8d) 77 And see Special Area. Indea:. 403 Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives. [All the Orders, Notices, etc., as to arms, ammunition and explosives in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the Feb. 28, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual."] Dealings in war material to which Reg. 30a is applied by order prohibited (Reg. 30 A) 120 Prohibition on carrying or keeping of arms or explosives in area where 5 Geo. 5. c. 34 is suspended ; powers of entry, search and seizure (Reg. 9 a. a) 80 Orders under Reg. 9aa prohibiting the carrying or keeping of arms, &c., in Ireland (Orders, Feb. 20 and 21, 1918) 289, 290 Prohibition on importation and on removal to or from Ireland of arms, etc. (Reg. 31) ;.. ... 123 Manufacture, sale, transfer or disposal of, power to prohibit « (Reg. 30) 120 • Discharge of firearms, to danger of member of H.M. forces, prohibited (Reg. 32) 123 Possession of , power to take (Reg. 2, par. (e)) ... ... ... ... 40 Possession of, by any person, in vicinity of railway, harbour, or specified area prohibited (Reg. 33) .., ... 123 Requisitioning of output of factory manufacturing arms, ammunition, &c., by Admiralty or Army Council (Res;. 7) ... 68 Regulation or restriction of work in any factory or workshop (Reg. 8a) 73 Entry of ship carrying ammunition or explosives for defensive pur- poses into dock, etc., notwithstanding bye-laws, etc. (Reg. 38b).., 132 Prohibition on buying, exchanging, etc., arms, ammunition, clothing or equipment of officer or soldier in area where 5 Geo. 5. c. 34, s. 1 is suspended (Reg. 42aa) 157 Rules as to premises used for ammunition or explosives in transit under Admiralty direction (Rule:*, March 21, 1917) ... ... 351 [For further rules ae to explosives in certain factories, i-ee EXPLO- SIVES (Safety Rules).] Army Act. * Amendments made in, reprinting of Act, and references in other enactments to Act as so amended ... ( footnote (c) to 6 Geo. 5. [c. 8, 8. 1 (4) ) 4 Attestation of soldiers under Part II. (Reg. 4oe) 162 Army and Army Reserve. See Forces of the Crown. Army Council. [The Army Council was constituted by Letters Patent of February 6th, 1904, which together with the Orders in Council of August 10th, 1904, February 15th, 1909, and August 2nd, 1910, distributing the business of the Council, are printed at pp. 1248-1262 of the Annual Volume of Statutory Rules and Orders, 1912. By Order in Council of January 27th, 1916, it was provided that the Chief of the Imperial General Staff shall be responsible for issuing the orders of the Government in regard to military operations. New Letters Patent are issued whenever a change in the Members of the Army Council occurs, see Notice of Letters Patent of April 20th, 1918, appointing the Rt. Hon. Alfred Viscount Milner, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., President, and James Ian Macpherson, Esq., Vice- President of the Army Council, " London Gazette," May 7th, 1918. By 9 Edw. 7, c. .1, s. 4, various powers and duties were transferred to the Army Council.] Provision may be made by D. R. Regulations as to the powers and duties of the Army Council for securing the public safety and the defence of the realm (5 Geo.5. c.8, s. 1 (1)) 1 Army Council in carrying D. R. Regs, into effect to cause minimum mterference with persons and property (Reg. 1) ... 39 Agricultural Holding. Power for Army Council by general or special order to require occupier of agricultural holding to supply such information as directed thereby (Reg. 15d) 99 Burial of Enemies. Power for Army Council to give directions as to burial of enemies killed in hostile operations (Reg. 35bb) ... 128 Civilians' Work. Absence from, or neglect or impeding of, work by civilians enrolled by Army Council prohibited (Reg. 42c) ... 158 404 Index. Army Council — continued. page. Coal and Coke. Directions by Army Council as to priority in execution of orders or contracts for supply of coal and coke (Reg. 2D) 44 Competent Naval Authority. Appointment as, by Army Council, of officer not below rank of field officer in the Army (Ueg. 62) 181 Contracts. Necessity of complying with Army Council requirements defence to action for non-fulfilment of contract (5 Geo. 5. c. 37, 8.1(2)) 9 Designs. Authorisation by Army Council of use by contractor of registered design ; payment for such use (Reg 8c) 75 Consejit of Army Council required to registration of certain designs (Reg. 18B) 103 Drilling. Power to prohibit drilling except of H.M.'s forces (Reg. 9e) 83 [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made by the Army Council ♦ under this power, but see CHIEF SECRETARY.] Embarkation. Special authorisation dispensing with permission of aliens officer (Reg. 14g) ' 96 Evidence of Orders. Documentary Evidence Acts apply to Orders of the Army Council (5 Geo. 5. 0. 94, 8. 5) 392 Explosives Factories. Health rules by Army Council for • (Reg. 35AA) 127 Safety rules by Army Council for (Reg. 35A) 12(J [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made by the Army Council underthispower, but see Admiralty ; MINISTER CF MUNITIONS.] Factories and Workshops. [See also under " Safety Rules " below.] Powers of Army Council as to requisitioning output of munitions factory, taking possession of any factory or plant, direct or restrict work in any factory or remove plant (Regs, 7, 8, 8A) 68,73 Delivery, &c., to Army Council of output of factory or workshop in anticipation of order or requisition therefor, deemed compliance therewith (Reg. 2K)... 52 Powers of Army Council as to orders declaring and permits, &c., for safeguarded factories (Reg. 29A) 117 Food and Forage. See under " War Material " in this heading. GrOODS. Delivery, &c., to Army Council of goods in anticipation of order or requisition -therefor, deemed compliance therewith (Reg. 2K) 52 Highways. Power for Army Council to take over control and maintenance of (Reg. 5a) 66 Housing of Workmen. [See aho under "Trees" below.] Power for Army Council to take possession of unoccupied premises (Reg. 2A) 41 Intoxicants. [See also under " Seamen" below.] Prohibition on crew, &c., of ship chartered, &c., by Army Council supplying liquor or drugs to member of H.M.'s forces embarked as passenger : power for Army Council to prohibit supply of drugs to member of H.M.'s forces (Reg. 40) 141 Order of the Army Council under, Reg. 40 (May 11, 1916) pro- hibiting supply of drugs or preparations to members of H.Mt's forces 389 Invention, &c. Power for Army Council to require particulars of invention, &c., for better production of war material (Reg. 8co).. 76 Ireland. Power of Army Council to prohibit alien, or British subject who has since March 1, 1916, come, or may hereafter come, into U.K. from going to I. (Reg. 14E) 95 I King's Regulations or Army Orders. Inducing member of H.M.'s forces to act in contravention thereof (Reg. 42a) ... 156 ^ Military Area. Power for Army Council, with concurrence of a Secretary of State, to constitute and make rules as to any area where H.M.'s forces are located, or where arms, ammunition, explosives, etc., are being produced, stored, etc. (Regs. 29b ; 35c) 117, 128 Orders constituting special military areas 340-344 Judex 405 Army Council — continued. pagb. Military Service. Powers of Army Council as to communications as to release from service (Reg. 42b) ..- ... ... ... 157 Navigation and Pilotage. Power for Army Council to make regulations as to navigation ( Reg. 37) 129 Power for Army Council to prohibit vessels entering dangerous areas (Reg. 38) 132 Power for Army Council to make orders as to pilotage (Reg. 39) ... 133 ^The Admiralty have concurrent powers with the Army Council under Regs. 87, 38, 39, and thereunder various Orders, &c., have been made by the ADMIRALTY q.v.] Newspapers, &c. Power for Secretary of State, after consultation with Army Council, to prohibit importation (Reg. 27b) ... 114 Parcels and Samples. Power of Army Council to prohibit despatch of (Reg. 24c) 110 Order restricting despatch of parcels or samples to neutral countries in Europe (O., Nov. 7, 1917) 339 Patents. Consent of Army Council required to grant of certain patents (Reg. 18b) 103 Photographing, Sketching, &c. Power for Army Council to prohibit within specified area (Reg. 19) ... 103 Printed Matter. Army Council permit required before transmis- ion, &c., of certain printed matter from U.K. to neutral country in Europe or America, or enemy country (Regs. 24 ; 24b) 108, 110 Public Entertainment, Place of. Power of Army Council to close (Reg. lOc) 88 Questioning. Power for Army Council to authorise (Reg. 53) ... 166 ' Road Stone. Powers of Army Council as to road stoiie quarries and road materials (Reg. 9gg (5) ) 85 All road stone quarries in E. and W. taken possession of by Army Council (O., Aug. 7, 1917) 294 Road Stone Transport Order, 1917 (O., Aug. 31, 1917) ... 295 Safety Rules for Explosives Factories. Power for Army Council to make (Reg. 35a) ' 126 [No. Orders hare (Feb. 28, 1918) been made by the Army Council under this power, but >ee ADMIRALTY ; MINISTER OP MUNITIONS.] Seamen. Seamen neglecting to join ship chartered, &c., by Army Council, deserting or joining in a state of drunkenness (Reg. 39A) 134 Search and Seizure. Consent of Army Council required by competent military authority (Reg. 51) ... ... 164 Shipbuilding Yard. Prohibition on certain persons entering without permission in writing of Army Council (Reg. 29c) ... 119 . Special Military Area. Powers of Army Council as to declaring area, form of official pass : permits to enter area (Reg. 29b) ... 117 Orders constituting the Clare, Dover, Harwich, Isle of Sheppey, Newhaven, North of Scotland, and Spurn Head areas 340-344 Special Police Area. — Unification of police control in military area after consultation with Army Council (Reg. 55a) ... ... 169 Storing, Cooling, Transporting or Distribution of Goods. Power for Army Council to requisition services of person carry- ing on business of (Reg. 34a) ... ... ... ... ••• 124 Sub-Contracts. Power for Army Council to vary terms where they have entered into a contract for supply of goods or services, or have requisitioned output of factory, and sub-contractor's profits appear unreasonable (Reg, 2bb) ... ... ... ... 43 Supply of Water, Light, Heat, or Power. [See also under " Trees " below.] Power of Army Council to requisition (Reg. 8D) ... 77 Suspects. Consent of Army Council required as to removal of by competent naval or military authority from specified area (Reg. 14) 92 Trees. Powers of Army Council or person authorised by them as to taking possession of, felling, converting, storing, or removal of trees ; entry on land, providing housing accommodation, utilising water supply or motive power for such purposes (Reg. 2c) 44 406 Inclex. A/rtny Council — continued. Trial of Offences. Powers of Army Council as to trial by conrt-martial or otherwise (Reg. 56 (6) (7) (13) (14) ) ... 172, 174, 175 Uniforms, Decorations, Medals, or Badges. Prohibition against unauthorised use of naval uniforms, &c. (Reg. 41) 146 War Material. Power for Army Council to take possession of war material, food, forage, and stores (Reg. 2b) 46 Power for Army Council to regulate dealings in war material, food, forage, or stores (Reg. 2e) 45 Power for Army Council to require person engaged in produc- tion, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of war material, food, forage, or stores to furnish particulars of bis business (Reg. 15c) 98 Powers of Army Council as to prohibiting dealings in war material or metals required for the production thereof (Regs. 30A, 30B) 120,121 Power for Army Council to by order add to list of metals, &c., unauthorised possession of which is an offence (Re?. 30c) ... 122 [The Admiralty and the Minister of Munitions have concurrent powers with the Army Council under Regs. 2b, 30a, 30B, and 30C.] Prohibition on unauthorised application to war material of mark indicating Army Council testing (Reg. 45, par. (e) ) 160 [All the Orders, ^Notices, etc., as to war material supplies in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the Feb. 28, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual."] Written matter. Army Council permit required before trans- mission,' &c., of certain written matter from U.K. to neutral country in Europe or America, or enemy country (Regs. 24 ; 24b) 108, 110 Army Council Badg-es. See Uniform, Decorations, &c. Army Orders. Inducing member of H.M.'s forces to act in contravention thereof (Reg. 42A) 166 Arrest. Of person not producing permit as to pigeon (Reg. 21) 105 Without Warrant of persons suspected *of acting a^inst the safety of the Realm, or of committing offence against Regu- lations. (Reg. 55) ... 168 Issue of warrant in such cases ... ... (ybotnote (b) to Reg. 65) 168 Arsenal. Trespassing on prohibited (Reg. 29) 116 See also Naval (and Military) Works. Article. [n Regs. 2f, 2g, 2h, and 2J the expression •' article " includes animals, alive or dead (Reg. 2j (4)) 50 Maintenance of Supply. Of articles of food, see Food Supply. Of other articles required by public. Powers of Board of Trade as to production, use, distribution, and sale ; returns inquiries ; inter-departmental arrangements (Regs. 2f-2j 2JJ(1)) Orders of the Board of Trade as to maintenance of supply of coal, tobacco and matches. See those headings in this Index. FARTicnLARS OF INVENTION OR PROCESS. Particulars of invention, process, or article manufactured or proposed to be manufactured, to be given when requested by Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions (Reg. 8cc) 7*> UsKKUL TO Enemy. Possession, control, destruction, loss, or reten- tion of, or failure to comply with directions as to, article calculated to be of use to enemy (Reg. 19A) 104 Assisting the Snemy. See Enemy. 45-51 Index. 407 PAGE. Assumed Name. See Name, Change of. Attempts to Commiit Offences. Attempt to commit prohibited act punishable (Reg. 48) ... ... 163 ^ Attestation of Soldiers. Authority of officer or other person authorised by Director-General of National Service to be that of a justice of the peace (Reg. 45b) 162 Attorney-G-eneral for Sngrland. Certificate of requisite for a{)peal from Criminal Court of Appeal to House of Lords ... (/ooee 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (I), p. I.] [All the Orders, Memoranda, &c., as to food production in force Januaiv 3i, 1918, are printed in the "Food (Supply and Production) Manual."] Constitution. Constitution of Board {footnote (o) to Reg. 2l) ... 53 Agricultural Employment. Necessity for employer to inform Board, or person authorised by them, of cesser of agricultural employment of male person of 16 years or over (Reg. 41aaa) ... 152 Index. 409 Board of Agriculture for Scotland — continued. Food Production. Powers of Board as to entry on and cultivation of Land (Reg. 2L) 52 Powers of Board as to land not cultivated so as to increase food supply (Beg. 2m) 55 &AME AND Migratory Birds. Powers of Board for preventing injury by deer to crops and pasture (Reg. 2q) ... ... ... 63 Powers of Board of preventing injury to crops by game birds and hares and securing .migratory birds for food supply (Reg. 2r) 63 Horses. Power for Board to authorise by licence pirting with hox'ses used in agriculture (Reg. 2t) ... ... ... ... 64 Board of Customs and Bxcise. See Customs and Excise Department. Board of Trade. [Regulations under the D. R. Acts may prescribe the powers and duties of any persons acting on H.M.'s behalf. See 5 Geo. 5, c. 8. s. 1 (1), p. 1.] Canals. Power of Board to take possession of (Reg. 9h) 86 Possession taken of certain " nonrrailway owned " canals in England and Wales (Orders, Feb. 22, 1917; April 4, 1917; Feb. 13, 1918) -..297,298,301 The Shropshire Union Canals Order, 1917 (O.. Nov. 1, 1917) ... 300 Possession taken of certain canals in Ireland (O., Aug. 7, 1917) ... 300 Consent of Board necessary for disposal by owner of barges or plant thereof on canals under State control (Reg. 9h (5)) ... 86 Disposal of Canal Barges and Plant Order, 1917 (O., May ;il. 1917) 299 Power to take possession of undertakings of carriers on canals (Reg. 9H(6) 86 Certain undertakings of carriers by canal taken possession of (O., June 22. 1917) 299 Coal. See Coal. Coal Mines. Power of Board to take possession of (Reg. 9g) ... 84 Possession taken of : — South Wales coalfield (O., Nov. 29, 1916) ... 292 All other coal mines in U.K. (O., Feb. 22, 1917) 293 Power for Board to take possession of land for purpose of con- structing thereon railway, etc., facilities for transport from colliery (Reg. 2aa) 41 Employment of Workmen. See Workmen (Employment of.) Evidence of Orders. Documentary Evidence Acts apply to the Board's Orders (/oo Exempted from prohibition on transmission of printed matter to neutral or enemy country (Reg. 24b) ... 110 414 Index. Cattle. Carriage of live stock between Great Britain and Ireland (O., Aug. -.'8. 1917) 276 Celluloid. See also Search and Seizure. Defined for purpose of Regulation (Reg. 35) ... ... ... ... 125 Possession of, in prescribed area without permit prohibited (Reg. 35) 125 List of Orders of Secretary of State under Reg. 35 {footnote, (a) (ii) to Reg. 35) 125 Censor of Postal Correspondence. See Postal Correspon- dence. Census. Agricultural. Power to require occupiers of agricultural holdings in Great Britain to supply information (Reg. 15d) 99 Of Goods, Animals and Commodities. Power of C. N. or M. Authority to require within specified area (Reg. 15) ... ... 96 [The Orders under these Regulations requiring censuses for 1916 and 1917 are now "spent."] Central Control Board (Xiiquor Traf&c). [The constitution and powers of this Board are derived from the D. R. (Liquor Control) Regs, and the D. R. (Amdt.) No. 3 Act — which Act. like the Regs., is confined to the State Control of Liquor, and is outside the scope of the present Maniial.] Central Stores Department Depots of Ministry of Munitions, regulations as to safety rules (O., Jan. 1, 1918) ... - 354 Certificate. Offences as to Certificates. Forgery, alteration of, or tampering with ; unauthorised possession of irregular certificate (Reg. 45 (a) ) 159' Personation of, or false representation as to holder of ; false state- ment with intent to obtain for himself or another (Reg. 45 (i)) 159 Destruction, neglectful loss, or retention when not entitled thereto (Reg. 45(c)) 159 Allowing any other person to have possession of (Reg. 45 (cc)) ... 160' Calling up Notice. Certificate, purporting to be signed by recruiting officer of Ministry of National Service, evidence of notice calling up man from army reserve for military service (Reg. 61A) " 181 Of Exemption from Military Service. Alteration of, or personation or false statement with regard to certificate granted otherwise than under Military Service Acts (Reg. 45A) ... 161 Production of certificate granted otherwise than under Military Service Acts, if constable or person authorised by Director- General of National Service so require (Reg. 45b) .K. ... 161 Holders of, or applicants for, may be called up for medical examination (Reg. 45c) 162' Production of certificate of exemption of male person apparently of military age about to be employed (Reg. 41 ab) ... ... 153^ Malingering by or injuring of holders of t-uch certificates (Reg. 40c) 146 Duty to furnish information on cessor or change of employment of workman holding certificate from munitions recruiting officer (Reg. 41AA) 151 Of Leaving Employment, Of having left service of Lighthouse or Pilotage Authority with , consent or after notice. Prohibition on re-employment without (Reg. 39b ) , 134 National Registration Certificate. See National Regis- tration. Pilotage Certificate. See Pilotage. Sub-Contract. Issue by Admiralty, Army Cduncil, or Minister of Munitions of preliminary certificate to the effect that sub-con- tractor's profits are unreasonable or excessive (Reg. 2bb) ... 4S Index. 'Cesser oC Smployment. Agricultural Employment. Duty to furnish information on cesser of agricultural employment of male person of 16 years or over (Reg. 41AAA) ••• 152 Munitions Employment. Duty to furnish information on cessor or change of employment of workman holding certificate from munitions recruiting officer (Reg. 41 AA) ... ... ... ... 151 -*' Charterer " defined for purposes of Reg. 39dd 139 Chartering:. Of foreign ships without permission of Shipping Controller restricted (Reg. 39D) 138 Chemist and Drugririst. Provisions as to cocaine and opiqm (Reg. 40b). 142 See Cocaine ; Opium. Cheques. Exempted from prohibition on transmission of written matter to neutral or enemy country (Reg. 24b) 110 Chief Secretary's powers under Regrulations. [Regulations under the D.R. Acts may prescribe the powers and duties of any persor.s acting on H.M's. behalf, see 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (1), p. 1.] Drilling. Power to prohibit drilling except of H.M's forces (Rep. 9E) 83 Military Exercises and Drill (Ireland) Order, 1916 (0., Nov. 28, 1916) 291 Railway Excursion Traffic. Power for Chief Secretary to prohibit (Reg. 9f) ... 83 [No Order has (Feb 28, 1918) been made by the Chief Secretary under Reg. 9P.] Search and Seizure. Consent of Chief Secretary required by chief officer of police in I. (Reg. 51) ... ... ... ... 164 Chloral Hydrate. See Drugs. Cig'ars and Cigrarettes. See Tobacco. Cinematogrraph Films. See also Search and Seizure. Defined for purposes of Reg. 35 ... ... ... ... ... 125 Exhibition of film likely to cause disafEection, to interfere with success of forces of H.M. or his Allies, or to prejudice H.M.'s relations with foreign powers prohibited (Reg. 27) 113 Possession of film, in prescribed area without permit prohibited (Reg. 35) ... 125 List of Orders of Secretary of State under Reg. 35 {footnote (a) (ii) to Reg. 35) 125 Cipher. See also Search and Seizure. User, possession, or non-disclosure of key to, prohibited (Reg. 22a) ... 107 Circular. See also Newspaper, Periodical or Printed Publica- tion. Trade Circular despatched in accordance with Post Office regulations exempted from prohibition on transmission of certain printed, &c., matter to enemy or certain neutral countries (Reg. 24b) ... 110 Civil Court with a Jury. Right of civilian British subject to trial by (5 Geo. 6, c 34, s. 1) ... 5-8 Suspension of 5 Geo. 5. c, 34, s. 1 in Ireland (Procl., April 26, 1916) ... 393 Regulations as to trial of offences and trial and punishment by civil courts (Regs. 56, 56A) 171-176 In Scotland means High Court of Justiciary (5 Geo. 5 c 34, s. 1 (9) ; Reg. 56A) 7,176 416 Index. PAGE. Civil Service. Members of exempted from prohibition on entering special military area (Reg. 29b) 117 Civilians. Absence from, or neglect or impeding of, work by civilians enrolled by Army Council or Admiralty (Reg. 42c.) 158 Clare, County of. Prohibition on having, carrying or keeping of firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substances within (O., Feb. 21. 1918) ... 290 Order constituting special military area (O.. Feb. 25. 1918) 340 Clocks, Striking: of. Prohibition of striking of clocks in areas where lights restricted (Reg. 12B) 91 Closing- of Kigrhway. See Roads. Closing- of Premises. Used prejudicially to public safety (by justice's order) (Reg. 6lc) ... 166 Where frequented or controlled by aliens and used for refreshment, entertainment, &c. (by chief officer of police authorised by Secre- tary of State) ( /W«o?«' (a) to Reg. 51C) 166 Clubs. Entry and Inspection. Of clubs frequented by members of H.M's. forces, powers of C.N. or M. authority. See Competent Naval OR Military Authority. Coal. • Distribution in London and Neighbourhood. Household .Coal Distribution Order, 1917 (O., Aug. 10, lvtl7) 219 Local Authorities (Household Coal Distribution") Order, 1917 (O.. Aug. 10, 1917) 236 Memorandum of the Controller of Coal Mines thereunder 237 Price. Coal (Pit's Mouth) Prices Order, 1917 (O., Oct. 12. 1917) ... 195 Wholesale Coal Prices Order, 1917 (O., Sept. 6, 1917) 196 Retail Coal Prices Order, 1917 (O., Sept. 11, 1917) 199 Board of Trade circular thereunder ... ... ... ... 203 Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) Order, 1917 (O., Sept. 11,1917) 204 Circular of the Controller of Coal Mines thereunder ... 206 » Local Authorities (Retail Coal Prices) (Scotland) Order, 1917 (O., Sept. 11, 1917) 209 Circular of the Controller of Coal Mines thereunder ... 210 Local Authorities (Ireland) Coal Order, 1917 (O., Sept. 11, 1917) 215^ Circulars of the Controller of Coal Mines thereunder ... 214, Rules of the Controller of Coal "Mines as to prices of house- hold coal in metropolitan district 242 Priority of Supply. Directions as to priority in execution of orders or contracts for supply of (Reg. 2d) 44 Transport. Coal Transport Order, 1917 (O., July 4, 1917) 21S Coal Mines. Employees. Employers who have furnished lists to colliery re- cruiting courts exempted to an extent from provision as to posting of list of male employees (Reg. 41a(3) (ii) ) 149 State Control. Power for Board of Trade to take possession of (Reg. 9G) 84 Possession taken of the South Wales coalfield (O., Nov. 29, 1916) ... 292^ Possession taken of all other coal mineb in U.K. (O., Feb. 22, 1917) 293- Index. 417 Coal mines — continued. Transport. Power for Board of Trade to construct facilities for transport from colliery (Reg. 2aa) ... ... ... ... ••• 41 Use of private owners' railway wagons for colliery purposes (Private Owners' Wagons (No. 2) O., 1917) 275 Coal IMElnes Acts, 1887 to 1914 (/ootoo^e (b) to Beg. 9gg) S5 Cobalt. Penalty on unlawful possession of (Reg 30c) 122 Coca. See Drugs. *^ Cocaine." Supply to members of H.M.'s forces save on written prescription prohibited (O., May 11, 1916) 389 " Cocaine " defined. Supply of except to medical man, &c., or person holding permit to be on written prescription and subject to certain restrictions ; possession except by medical man, &c., or licensed importer or under such a prescription prohibited (Reg. 40b) 142 Importation of except under licence prohibited ( footnote (a) to Reg. 40B) 143 Form of record of dealings in (O., July 31, 1916) 390 Code. See also Search and Seizure. User, possession, or non-disclosure of key to, prohibited (Reg. 22A) ... 107 Codeine. See Drugs. Coin. See Gold Coin. Coke. See also Metals and Ores. Directions as to priority in execution of orders or contracts for supply of (Reg. 2d) 44 Colliery. -See Coal Mines. Colliery Recruiting: Courts. Constitution of courts {footnote (a) to Reg. 41 A (3) (ii)) 149 Exemption from certain obligations of employers furnishing lists to courts (Reg. 41 A (3) (ii)) 149 Collisions at Sea, Reg-ulations for preventing*. Liability of master of ship for non-observance of collision regulations where injury caused to ship in His Majesty's service. (Reg. 38a) IB? Official copy, and application of, those regulations {footnote (b) to Reg. 37) 129 Departure from Regulations in pursuance of Admiralty orders, &c., to be deemed a departure necessary to avoid immediate dangers (Reg. 37) 129' Admiralty Order authorising such departures from the Regulations (O., May 22, 1917) 357 Coloured Xiig-hts. t Display of, by lamps on vehicles restricted (Reg. 12a) 91 Commissioners of Customs and Excise. -See Customs and Excise Department. Communications with the Enemy. See Enemy ; Spies ; Suspects. S496 ■ n 418 Index. Company. page. Directors' and Officers' Liability. * Directory of factory company guilty, of offence if he does not obey directions, regulations or restrictions of Admiralty, Army Council or Minister of Munitions as to carrying on work (Regs. 8, 8a)... 73 Everv director and officer guilty of offence or summary offence if committed by his company unless he prove contravention took place without his knowledge or consent (Reg. 48a) ... 163 Director and officer of company liable for failure to comply with : — directions of Food Controller as to management and uses of' premises taken possession of (Reg. 2gg) 48 requirement addressed to company for particulars of invention, &c. (Reg. 8cc) 76 requisition of water, light, heat, or power Supply (Reg. 8d) 77 directions of Board of Trade as to management of coal mine or canal taken possession of (Regs.9G(2),9H(2)) 84,86 directions of Minister of Munitions as to manage- ment of metalliferous mine or quarry taken possession of (Reg. 9GG (2)) 85 Enemy and Foreign Controlled Companies. Prohibition on transfer to any " foreign controlled company " of interests in any mine 8p)ecified in the regulation (Reg. 30bb) 121 Prohibition on employment in neutral state of " company under enemy control " as manager, broker, or agent of British ship (Reg. 39F) 141 Requisition from of supply of water, light, heat or power (Reg. 8d) 77 Compensation. Generally. Royal Commission as to direct loss or damage to property and business through exercise of D.R. powers ( /oo«no<« (a) to Reg. 8c) 76 As to Cultivation of Land where cultivation effected under, arrangement with one of the Boards of Agriculture (Reg. 2L (3) (5)) 52,53 where land occupied by one of the Boards of Agriculture (Reg. 2L (4) (6)) 53 for use of registered Design by contractor with Admiralty, &c. , (Reg. 8c) 75 for Factory output requisitioned by Minister of Munitions, &c. (Reg. 7) 68 for article of Food, &c., requisitioned by Food Controller (Reg. 2f (2)) 46 for Goods taken under Reg. 2b (Reg. 2B) 42 for Land taken possession of under D.R. Regs, or under other powers (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 63, 8. 8) 19 for use of Patent (/ooiDOOR3, requiring inhabitants to remain. Power of Authority to require inhabitants in specified area to remain indoors unless furnished with permit of Authority or person authorised by him (Reg. 13) Intoxicating Liquor. Power of Authority to close licensed premises in specified area (Reg. 10) (a)Power of Authority to prohibit introduction of liquor into dock premises controlled by him ; power of person authorised by authority to search and seize (Reg. lOA) (•) By auch of the Regulations indexed under this heading as are marked (a) the Competent Naval or Military Authority is specifically empowered to authorise •thar '<)ffio«rs, kc, to take action Index. Competent Naval or Military Authority(a) — continued. (a)LAND. Power of Authority or person authorised by him to take possession of and use land (Keg. 2 (a) ) ... ... ... 40 Lights, Extinguishment of. Powers of Authority under orders of Secretary of State and Secretary for Scotland (Reg. 11 and Orders as to Lights thereunder) ... ... 89, 306-329 (a)Power of Authority to require extinguishment or obscura- tion of lights in specified area ; powers of person authorised by Authority as to extinguishment (Reg. 12) 90 Consequential prohibition of ringing of bells or chiming of clocks in area without permit of military Authority (Reg. 12B) 91 (a)MALE Employees of 16 or over. Power of Authority or person authorised by him to : — inspect posted list of employees (Reg. 41A) ... 14-7 test accuracy of lists and statements (Reg. 53b) ... ... 167 Meeting. Power of Authority : — on suspension of section 1 of D. R. (Amdt.) Act, 1915, to prohibit meeting (Regs. 9A ; 9AA) 79,80 to authorise police constable to attend meeting (Reg. 51b) ... 165 Munitions, &c. Area. Power, under rules of Admiralty, Army Council or Minister of Munitions, for Authority to prohibit any person guilty of non-compliance with rules or offence against public order or decency from residing in munitions, &c., area (Reg.35c(2)) 128 Navigation of Vessels. (a)Power of Authority or examining or other officer acting under his authority to give orders as to navigation of vessels (Reg. 36) 129 Power of Authority as to seizure of vessels contravening naviga- tion regulations (Reg. 37) 129 Power of Authority to seize and detain vessel entering dangerous area in contravention of Admiralty, &c. order (Reg. 38) ... 132 Photographing, Sketching, &c. Permit from Authority for (Reg. 19) 193 Pilotage. Power of Authority if empowered by pilotage order to make pilotage compulsory in case of particular vessel ; power to exercise powers of Army Council (Reg. 39) 133 Admiralty Order authorising competent naval authority to sus- pend pilotage licences or certificates (O., Dec. 16, 1915)... ... 368 Procession. Power of Authority on suspension of section 1 of the Defence of the Realm (Amdt.) Act, 1915, to prohibit procession (Regs. 9A ; 9AA) 79,80 Pbtblic Entertainment. Power of Authority to enforce com- pliance with closing order (Reg. lOc) ... ... 88 Removal from area of means of transport stock and stores. Power of Authority to require removal of vehicles, boats, vessels, aircraft, transport animals, live stock, foodstuffs, fuel, tools, and implements, equipment from specified area, and removal or destruction of warlike stores (Reg. 6) ... ... ... 67 Roads, stopping up of. Power of Authority to stop, or divert, road or pathway (Reg. 5) ... ... ... ... ... ... 65 SiGNALJiiNG Apparatus. Permit from Military Authority to firm to stock apparatus for sale to other licensees, &c. {footnote (c) to Reg. 25) 111 Sound Signals. Power of Authority to prohibit use of sound signals of class, between hours, within area, and during period specified in order (Reg. 12o) .-■ ... 91 Special Military Areas. Commandant of, to be an officer who is an Authority (Reg. 29B (1) ) 117 (a) By such of the Regulations indexed under this heading as are marked (a) the Competent Naval or Military Authority is specifically er^ipowered to authorize other officers, iic, to take action. 422 Index. PAGB. Competent- Naval or Military AuthorityCa) — continued. Suspects. Power of Authority or person authorised by him to remove suspects from specified area, or place them under condi- tions as to reporting to police, restriction on movements, &c. (Reg. 14) 92 (a) Power of Authority or person authorised by him to prevent embarkation of person suspected of communicating with the enemy (Reg. 23) 108 (a) Power of person authorised by Authority to arrest suspect without warrant (Reg. 55) 168 Powers of seizure of suspected articles found on arrested suspect (Reg. 55) 168 Powers of Authority to order arrested suspect to have his photograph and finger-prints taken (Reg. 55) 168 Power of Authority to direct release on bail, of arrested person entering into a recognisance or finding caution (Reg. 55) ... 168 Telegraphic Apparatus. Power of Authority as to telegraphic apparatus where user prejudicial to D.R. is suspected (Reg. 22)... 106 Training op H.M.'s Forces. Order of Authority authorising use of land for, and conferring rights of user (Reg. 4) 65 Trespassing on Government Land. &c. Prohibition on trespas- sing on government land, foreshore, docks, &c., to which access has been forbidden by Order of Authority (Reg. 28a) 116 Trial of Offences. Power of Authority to decide : — manner of trial of person alleged to be guilty of " a summary offence against these Regulations " (Reg. 56 (2) ) 171 [For list of the Regulations declaring an offence to be a " summar}' offence" against the Regiilations, see SUMMARY OFFENCES.] whether an offence other than a summary offence is to be proceeded with, and whether it can be dealt with by a court of summary jurisdiction (Reg. 56 (3) ) 172' manner of trial of person alleged to be guilty of an offence other than a summary offence (Reg. 56 (5) and (6) (6)) ... 172 Duty of claimant of trial by civil court with jury to give written notice of claim to Authority (Reg. 66 (9)) 173 Power of military authority to order persons subject to military law to be tried otherwise than by Court-martial for offences committed while 5 Geo. 5. c. 34 was suspended (Reg. 58D) ... 180 Uniforms. Power to prohibit use or wearing of 'uniforms where 5 Geo. 5 c. 34 s. 1. is suspended (Reg. !>aa) 8(r (a) "Warlike Stores. Power of Authority or person authorised by him to take possession of warlike stores (Reg. 2, par. («•) ) ... 40 Comptroller General of Patents, dtc. See Designs; Patent. Compulsory Acquisition of Xiand. See Land. Compulsory Pilotagre. See Pilotage. Confidential Document or Information. Publication of prohibited (Reg. 27a) ... ... ... 113 Constables. See Police. Oonstruotion Of ttegulations and of Orders thereunder (Reg. 63 and /ootnote (a) thereto) ... 183 Construction Work. See Building and Construction Work. (•) By such of the Regnlations indexed under this heading as are marked («) the Competent Naval or Military Authority ii specifically empowered to authorise other offioers, Jcc, to take action. Index. 423 X/ontract. Defined for purposes of Reg. 39ddd 140 Non-liability for non-fulfilment of contract where such non- fulfilment is due to : — Compliance with requirement or restriction of — Admiralty or Army Council (o Geo. 5. c. 37, s. 1 (2)) 9 Minister of Munitions or Food Controller {footnote (c) to 5 Geo. 5. c. 37, s. 1 (2)) 9 Making " muirburn " for conservation or improvement of grazing land (Reg. 2m (10) ) 59 Alteration of conditions of contract of tenancy by reduction of ■ acreage cultivated with hops (Reg. 2nx) 60 Refraining on request of Bd. of Trade to supply motor spirit (Reg. 8F) .'. : 78 Priority OF Contracts for supply of coal or coke (Reg. 2D) ... 44 Road Material. Contracts for supply of not to disqualify for county council (Reg. 5b) ... ... ... ... ... ... 66 Ships. Contracts for charters of ships entered into in U.K. to be subject to approval of Shipping Controller (Regs. 39dd ; Regs. 39DDD) 139 Sub-Contract. Power to vary terms of sub-contract for services or goods requisitioned or output of factory (Reg. 2BB) ... ... 43 Contractor. See Designs. *' Controlled Establishment " (within Munitions of War Acts). Prohibition against false use of designation (Reg. 44a) 159 'Controller of Coal Mines. See Coal. of Food. See Food Controller. of Shipping, See Shipping Controller. of H.M. Stationery Office. -See Stationery Office. Convention. Prohibition on reports of proceedings of Irish Convention (Reg. 27aa) 114 Cooling* of Goods. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to require services of person carrying on business of cooling goods (Reg. 34a) 124 Copper. Certain dealings in prohibited. (Reg. 30b) 121 -Copper Mine. See Mines. Cordite Factory. Admiralty Rules as to Royal Naval Cordite Factory (Rules, Aug. 15, 1917) 347 -Cotton. [All the Orders, Notices, &c., as to cotton in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in tlie Feb. 28, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual."] -County Council. Certain contracts for supply of road material not to disqualify for (Reg.nB) 66 Coursing- Dleeting-s. Power of Minister of Munitions to prohibit (Reg. 9bb) 81 Court of Criminal Appeal. Appeal to, from conviction in England by civil court with jury ; appeal from to House of Lords on Attorney-General's certificate in special circumstances {footnote (a) (i) to Reg. 56A) 176 Court of Crown Cases Reserved. Reservation for by special case of point of law on conviction by civil court with jury in Ireland (/boi/iote (a) (iii) to Reg. 56A) 176 3496 4 424 Indem. \'P'' PAGE, Court of Session. Selection by Lord President of judge to arbitrate as to price of requisitioned output of munition factory (Reg. 7.) 68- Courts. -See Court of Criminal Appeal ; Court of Crown Cases Reserved ; Court of Session ; Courts-Martial ; High Court, E. ; High Court, I. ; High Court of Justici- ary ; Summary Jurisdiction. Courts-Martial. Act empowering His Majesty in Council to, by regulations, authorise trial by Courts-martial of persons contravening regulations. Such a person may be proceeded against as if subject to military law, and as if he had on active service committed an offence under Army Act, s. 5. Liability to death penalty of person convicted of offence committed with intention of assisting the enemy (o Geo. 5, c. 8) 1-5^ Right of civilian British subject charged with offence to be tried by civil court (5 Geo. 5, c. 34, 8. 1) 5-7 Person charged before and wife or husband competent witness in England or Scotland but not in Ireland (5 Geo. 5, c. 34, s. 2 ; /oof- no^*" (b) thereto)... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 8 Procedure as to trial by Court-Martial under Defence of the Realm Acts (Regs. 56, 57) _ 171-175,177 Power by Proclamation to suspend 5 Geo. 5, c. 34, s. 1 (7) ... ... 7 Proclamation April 26, 1916, suspending 5 Geo. 5, c. 34, s. 1, in Ireland (/ootnoo regulate and restrict the construction, reconstruction, or alteration of (Reg. Sk)* 77 Order of Director-General under Reg. 8e prohibiting such work without licence from him or in specified cases (O., Feb. 27, 1918) ... 282 Building Restriction 0. (Sunday Work) 1917 (O., Jaly 25, 1917) ... 281 Embarkation At porta in U.K. restricted (Reg. No) 96 Index. Bmploymeiit. Canvassing, etc., by occupier of munitions factory of certain em- ployees prohibited (Reg. 8b) 75 Duties of Employer.— Obligations of employer of males of over 16 as to making, revising, posting up and furnishing to recruiting oflBcers and Director- General of National Service of statement of all employees over 16 (Reg. 41A) ... ... .. ... ... 147 Testing accuracy of such statements (Reg. 53b) ... ... ... 167 Further obligations as respects men of military age (Reg. 41AA) ... 151 Requiring production of evidence as to liability to military service of man of military age about to be employed (Reg. 41 AB) ... 153 Duty to furnish information on cases of agricultural employment of males of 16 years or over (Reg. 41AAA)... ... ... ... 152 Lighthouse or Pilotage Employees. — Employing person within six weeks of employment by lighthouse or pilotage authority not holding certificate of leaving with consent or giving prescribed notice (Reg. 39b)... 134 Regulation or Restriction of Employment. — Of workmen in factories, workshops, or other premises (Reg. 8a) 73 Returns required of certain men employed in Albert and Victoria Docks (Regulations, June 3, 1916) 277 Employment of Workmen. See WoRKMB>f (Employment of). Enemy. Expressions " enemy " and " enemy country " have same meaning as in any Proclamations relating to trading with the enemy for the time being in force (Reg. 41 B (5)) ... ... ... ... ... Ibb " Enemy Agent " defined for purposes of Reg. IHa ... ... ... 102 Burial of. Power for Admiralty or Army Council to issue directions as to burial of enemies killed in hostile operations (Reg. 3nBB) 128 Change of Name. Enemy subject passing under assumed name (Reg. 46) 162 Communications with, Powers to prevent the embarkation of persons suspected of making communications (Reg. 23) ... 108 Communication of information useful to enemy as to move- ments of H.M.'s or Allies' forces, or war material, war operations, fortifications, &c., photographing, &c., of Naval or Military works, &c., tampering with signalling apparatus, keeping, liberating, or importing carrier pigeons, possessing wireless apparatus, non-postal communications, signalling, punishable (Regs. 18-26) 101-112 Written communication to or from U.K. prohibited (Regs. 24 ; 24B) 108,110 Communications in invisible ink, &c. (Reg. 24A) 109 General prohibition against assisting (Reg. 60) 163 See also Fires and Fireworks ; Telegraphs and Telephones. Employment of Person of Enemy Nationality. Prohibition on employment of in neutral state as manager, broker, or agent of British ship (Reg. 39 P) 141 Goods held for benefit of, powers of Board of Trade (Reg. 15b) ... 97 Transmitting Money or Credit. For benefit of enemy, person on Statutory list, or person who would be an enemy if country under blockade were an enemy country prohibited (Regs. 41b, 41c) 153-155 Enemy Country. Defined as including any foreign territory in military occupation of enemy (Reg. 62) 182 British subject voluntarily entering enemy country without special permit guilty of offence (Reg. 14f) ,.. ... ... ... ... 95 Restriction on transmission, &c., from U.K. of certain printed or written matter to enemy country (Regs. 24 ; 24b) 108, 110 Prohibition on transmission of money or credit from or to enemy country or country under blockade (Regs. 41B, 41c) ... 153-155 432 Index. PAOB. Sngrlneerlng- Factory. See Factory, &c. Entrance by Force permitted. See also Lights (on Land). For search for celluloid, &c. (Reg. 35) 125 Naval or Military authority or police constable empowered to enter any house, building, land, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other premises suspected of being used against public safety (Reg. 51) 164 For search for prohibited documents (Reg. 51A) 164 For search for goods suspected of being beneficial to enemy persons (Reg. 15B) S7 Entry on Xiand. By person authorised by Board of Agriculture and Fisheries for pur- pose of reducing acreage under hops (Reg. 2nn (4) ) 60 Prohibition on unlawful entry, etc., on land occupied by Government Depts., etc., under Reg. 2l, or on allotment or field garden (Reg.2N) 59 Equipment. Power to take possession of (Reg. 2, par. (e)) 40 Power to require removal of (Reg. 6) 67 Prohibition on buying, exchanging, etc., clothing or equipment of ofiicer or soldier in .area where 5 Geo. 5. c. 34. s. 1 is suspended (Reg. 42AA) 157 Escape of Prisoner of War or Interned Person. Prohibition on assist- ing escape of or conveyance of articles to facilitate same, or assisting escaped person (Reg. 46A) 163 Suspects. Assisting escape of suspect in custody under Regulation 55 (Reg. 55) 168 Europe, Neutral Countries In. Prohibition on non-postal communications to or from U.K. (Reg. 24) 108 Restriction on transmission by post of certain written, printed or pictorial matter (Reg. 24b) ... ... ... ... ... ... 110 Evening: Trade or Business. See Shops. Evidence. Burden op Proof. See Borden of Proof. Of Orders under the Regulations, Orders of Admiralty, Army Council, Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, Board of Trade, Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ire- land, Director General of National Service, Food Controller, Local Government Board for Ireland, Minister of Munitions, Secretary for Scotland, Secretary of State, and Shipping Con- troller, and of Bye-laws under Military Lands Acts. See Documentary Evidence Acts. Orders of Competent Naval or Military Authority (Reg. 58c) ... 179 Orders in proceedings under Summary Jurisdiction (S.) Act, 1908 (/oo7.59 Food Controller. [All the Orders of the Food Controller, etc., as to food supply in force April '30th, 1918, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the " Food Control Manual "] Constitution of office of Minister of Food (i.e.. Food Controller) {footnote [c) to Reg. 2P) 45 Proof of orders of Controller ; compliance with order of Controller good defence to action for breach of contract {footnote (d) to Reg. 2p) 45 36 Index. PAGB. Food Controller — continued. Power of Food Controller to : — take possession of articles of food (Reg. 2b) 42 regulate manufacture or dealings in articles of Food (Reg. 2e) ... 45 make orders as to manufacture, use, distribution, supply, sale or purchase of any articles for encouraging or maintaining food supply (Reg. 2F) 45 make orders requiring returns (Reg. 2g) ... ... ... ... 47 take possession of any factory, workshop or premises where any article of food is manufactured, produced or adapted for sale and to control work done therein (Reg. 2aG) 48 hold inquiries (Reg. 2h) 49 revoke or vary orders (Reg. 2J (3)) 50 make orders with respect to hops (Reg. 2j (5)) 50 requisition output of factory (Reg. 7) 68 authorise use of registered design (Reg. 8c) 76 require particulars of invention or process (Reg. 8cc) ... ... 77 make safety rules for factories (Reg. 35A) 126 Inter-departmental arrangements for exercise by other Departments of Controller's powers (Reg. 2j (1) ) 49 Food Production. Powers of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries (as to E.), Board of Agriculture for S. (as to S.), and Dept. of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for I. (as to I.), of entering on and cultivating any land ; compensation ; exercise of departmental powers by local authority (Reg. 2l)... ... ... ... ... 52 Powers of the English and Scottish Boards as to entry on and culti- vating land not cultivated so as to increase food supply ; taking possession of implements and stock ; housing ; water or motive power ; determination of tenancies ; maintenance of banks or cleansing of channels ; drainage of land ; scheme for cultivation ; payment to Board by person resuming occupation ; delegation of Board's powers ; making " muirburn " on Scottish land (Reg. 2m) 55 Unlawful entry on land occupied under Begs. 2l, 2m prohibited Reg.2N) 59 Reduction of acreage cultivated with hops (Reg. 2nn) 60 Keeping pigs notwithstanding bye-laws, authorised (Reg. 2o)... ... 61 Cultivation of arable holdings in I. ; powers of Dept. of Agricul- ture and Technical Instruction (Reg. 2p) ... ... ... ... 61 Prevention of injury by deer to crops and pasture in Scotland (Reg. 2q) 63 Prevention of injury to crops by deer, birds, hares or rabbits (Reg. 2R) 63 [All the Orders, Memoranda, etc., as to food production in force January Slst, 1918, are printed in the "Food (Supply and Production) Manual."] Food Supply. [All the Orders of the Food ControlUr, etc., as to food supply in force April 30th, 1918, are printed in the April, 1918, Edition of the " Food Control Manual."] Food. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, Minister of Munitions or Food Controller to :-w- take possession of food (Reg. 2b) 42 regulate, restrict, or prohibit manufacture, purchase, sale, delivery of or payment for, or other dealing in food (Reg. 2e) 45 require person engaged in production, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of food to furnish particulars of his business (Regs. 2g ; 16c) 47, 98 Sale and supply of in shops excepted from early closing provisions inE. andS 302,304 And see Food Controllek. Index. 437 PAGE Foodstuffs. Removal of, within specified area and time, power Cb order (Reg. 6)... 67 Footpaths. Diversion or stopping up of (Reg. 5) 65 Suspension of right of way for training (Reg. 4) 65 Forag-e. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to : — take possession of forage (Reg. 2b) 42 regulate, restrict, or prohibit manufacture, purchase, sale, delivery of, or payment for, or other dealings in forage (Reg. 2E) 45 require person engaged in production, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of forage to furnish particulars of his business (Reg. 15c) 98 [All the Orders, Notices, etc., as to forage in force February 28th, 1918, are ^- printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual."] Forces of the Crown. See also Competent Naval or Military Authority ; Drugs ; Sailor ; Soldier. Closing of licensed premises as regards members of (Reg. 10)... ... 87 Power of Secretary of State to prohibit whistling or noises calculated to disturb wounded or disabled members of H.M.'s forces (Reg. 12D) 92 Prohibition of whistling for cabs in London (O., Aug. 14, 1917) ... 332 Statements prejudicial to success of, or to recruiting, punishable (Reg. 27), (and see " Press Offence ") 113 Endangering safety of member of by discharging firearms, &c. (Reg. 32) ... ... ... 123 Men in Reserve Forces with intent to evade service, feigning or pro- ducing on medical examination, disease, &c., unnaturally or wilfully produced, and as to persons assisting therein (Reg. 40c) 146 ^ Mutiny, &c., attempting to cause (Reg. 42) ■. 156 Inducing member of H.M.'s forces to act in contravention of King's Regulations, or Admiralty, or Army Orders (Reg. 42a) 156 Inducing member of H.M.'s forces to obtain or apply for release, transfer to reserve or discharge (Reg. 42b) 157 Obstruction of or interference with prohibited (Reg 43A) 158 Authority of officer, etc., of National Service Department for pur- poses of attestation of soldiers (Reg. 45e) ... 162 Saving of powers of, apart from the Regulations (Reg. 59) ... ... 180 Members of H.M.'s forces excepted from provisions as to carrying, etc., of arms, etc., in Ireland (Orders, Feb. 20 and 21, 1918) 289, 290 Aiid see Military Service. Forcible Entry. See Entrance by Force. " Forelg-n Controlled Company " Defined as regards interests in mines (Reg. 30BB) 122 " Company under enemy control " defined as regards management, &c., of ship (Reg. 39P) 141 Foreig-n G-old Coin. Prohibition on melting down or using except as currency (Reg. 30e) 123 Foreig-n Minister. Exempted from prohibition on entering special military area (Reg.29B) 117 Document conveyed in sealed bag on behalf of Foreign Embassy or Legation exempted from provision of Reg. 24 (O., Sept. 3, 1917) 338 Foreig-n Office. Document conveyed in sealed bag on behalf of, exempted from pro- visions of Reg. 24 (O., Sept. 3, 1917) 338 ^^^ Index, Forelg-n Relations. Oral or written statement prejudicial to, punishable (Reg. 27) ... 113 (See also " Press Offence.") Foreig-n Secaritles. Defined for purposes of Regs. 7c and 7d (Reg. 7e) 72 Powers of the Treasury with regard to (Regs. 7c, 7d, 7e) 71-73 Forelg-n Ship. Chartering of, for carriage of goods exceeding 1,000 tons restricted (Reg. 39D) 138 Order aa to pilotage of non-British ship between Berwick and Flam- borough Head ... ... 3g9 Forestry. See A^RIC0LTURAL Employment. Forfeiture of Goods. For oflEences against Defence of the Realm Regulations. (5 Geo. 5. c. 8, 8. 1 (6) ; 5 Geo. 5. c. 34, s. 1 (1) ; Regs. 57, 58)) 5, 177, 178 Forg^ery of pass, permit, other document or passport (Reg. 46) 159 Freigrbt. Powers of Shipping Controller as to (Reg. 39bbb) ... 135 Limitation of Freights (French Ports) Order, 1918 (O., Feb. 5, 1918) 377 Fruit. Sale of soft fruit in shops in E. and S. excepted from early closing provisions 302,304,306 Fuel. {See also Coal.) Power to require removal of (Reg. 6) 67 Galway, County of. Prohibition on carrying, having or keeping firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substances within (O., Feb. 21, 1918) ... 290 Game. Injury to crops or wastage of pasture by deer in Scotland, power to prevent (Reg.'iQ) 63 Injury to crops by game birds or hares, power to prevent (Reg. 2e)... 63 Garden. Prohibition on unlawful entry on, etc., field garden (Reg. is) ... 59 Gardening". See AcRicnLxaRAL Employment. Gas for Motor Vehicles. See Oils, &c. Gasworks. Power for C. N. or M. Authority to take possession of (Reg. 2, par. (6) ) 40 Power for C. N. or M. Authority to require scheme for destruction of (Reg. 16) 99 Supply from of heat, light, or power. See Heat ; Light ; Power. Glamorg-anshire Canal Navlg-ation. Order taking possession of (Control of Canals O., 1918) -iUl Glassware Munitions. See Optical and Glassware Munitions. Gold Coin Prohibition on melting down, breaking up, or purchasing for such purposes current gold coin, British or foreign (Reg. 80k) .,. 123 Index. 439 PAGE. G-oods. Carriage of, between Great Britain and Ireland (O., Aug. 28, 1917) ... 276 Census of. See Census. Compensation for goods taken under Reg. 2b (Reg. 2b) 42 Delivery, &c., of to Admiralty, Army Council or Minister of Munitions in anticipation of order or requisition therefor, deemed compliance therewith (Reg. 2k) 52 Enemy T3enefit, Goods held for. Power for Board of Trade to by Order require particulars from persons owning or controlling goods, to authorise Board's officers to enter and inspect suspected premises and to inspect books and documents, and to provide for disposal of enemy goods (Reg. 15b) ... ... ... 97 Storage, &c. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to require services as to storage, cooling, transporting, and distribution of goods (Reg. 34a) 124 G-overnment Department For purposes of D.R. (Acquisition of Land) Act includes a C.N. or M. Authority (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 63, 8. 12(5) ) 22 Inter-departmental Arrangements between Food Controller and other Departments (Reg. 2j(1) ) ... ... ... ... 4^ Between Shipping Controller and other Departments (Reg. 39bbb (7) ) 137 Lands in Occupation of. Unauthorised entry on lands in posses- sion of Department for cultivation purposes a summary oflEence (Reg.2N) 5^ Restrictions by order of C.N. or M. Authority on access to (Reg. 28A(2)) IIG Possession and acquisition of land occupied or used under D.R. regulations or otherwise for the Defence of the Realm (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 63) „ 10-27 Letters, Memoranda, etc., conveyed by accredited representative on behalf of, exempted from provisions of Reg. 24 (O., Sept. 3, 1917) 338 Misleading person in employment of a Department or acting for as to war material or other goods. See War Material. Personation of a Department, or false representation of being person in employment of or acting for (Reg. 45, par. {g)) ... 160 Prosecutions. Summary prosecution by person authorised by Department concerned for offence against D.R. regulations (Reg. 56(11)) 174 Crraln. Prohibition against use of grain, malted or unmalted, for production of whiskey, &c., without permit of Minister of Munitions (Reg.30D) 122 Grazing' Ziand. Right for occupier of land in S. to " make muirburn " between October 1 and April 30 for conservation or improvement of grazing land (Reg. 2m (10)) 59 Guernsey. Bailiwick of. (Comprising the Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, and Jethou.) [Certain but not all of the D. R. Regulations have been registered in Guernsey and apply with adaptations to the whole bailiwick.] Gun Ammunition, safety rules as to filling of, in National Filling Factories (Rules, Oct. 3, 1917) 355 Gun Zilcence Act, 1870. Holders of a Licence for sporting or agricultural purposes excepted from prohibition on carriage of arms in Ireland (O., Feb. 20, 1918) 289 Kair. See Textiles. 440 T 7 index. Hand-flaps. ^^®*- Provision of British ships with signalling apparatus (Reg. 37a) ... 130 Bandllng- of war material. See War Material. Barbourlngr Interned Person or Prisoner of War who has escaped (Re Constitution of, and rules for by, Army Council with concurrence of Secretary of State or Secretary for S. (Regs. 29b ; 35c) ... 117, 128^ Orders constituting special military areas for : — County Clare (O., Feb. 25 1918) 340 Dover (O., Sept. 15, 1916) ... 341 Harwich (O., Sept. 7, 1916) 341 Isle of Sheppey (O., Aug. 17, 1916) 342^ Newhaven (O., Sept. 2, 1916) 343 North of Scotland (O., Jnly 11, 1916) 343^^ Spurn Head (O., Oct. 6, 1916) 344 Military Authority. See Competent Naval or Military Authority. Military and Oil-dressed Clothing-. See Textiles. Military Court-martial. See Courts-martial. Military Exercises. See Drilling. Military Forces. See Forces of the Crown. Military Information. See Information. Military Xiands Acts. Defence of the Realm Regulations may supersede restriction on acquisition of lands or on powers as to bye-laws under Military Lands Acts (o (ieo. 5. c. 8, 8. 1 (2) ) 2 Enumeration of Military Lands Acts {footnote (c) (i) to 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (2)) 2 Admiralty powers under these Acts {footnote (c) (ii) to 5 Geo. 6, c. 8, a. 1 (2)) 2* Adaptations of these Acts to Territorial Force {footnote (c) (iii) to 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (2)) 2" Proof of Byelaws under these Acts {footnote (c) (iv) to 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (2)) 2' Restrictions on powers of making bye-laws under these Acts sus- pended (Reg. 17) lOO Character of restrictions thus suspended ... {footnote (b) to Reg. 17) 100- User of land acquired under D. H. (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916, as if acquired under Military Lands Acts (6 & 7 Geo. 5, c. 63, s. 4)... 14 Military Xiaw, Persons subject to {footnote (b) to 5 (ieo. 5. c. 8, s. 1 (4)) 4 Military Manoeuvres Commission. Powers of conferred on competent Naval or Military Authority (Reg. 4) 65- Military Police. See Forces of the Crown. Military Post. Dead or disabled carrier pigeon to be handed over, or "information as to same to be reported, to military post (Reg. 21A) ... ... lOfr Finding of bomb, &c., dropped or discharge Mulrburn. Right for occupier of land in S. to " make muirburn " between October 1 and April 30 for conservation or improvement of grazing land (Reg. 2m (10) ) 5> BKule. Carriage of (O., Aug. 28, 1917) 276- Powers of Board of Trade as to mules (Reg. 2J J (5) ) 51 Munition "Workmen. See Workmen. Munitions Area. Constitution of and rules for by Minister of Munitions with concur- rence of Secretary of State or Secretary for S. (Reg. 35c) ... 128 Provisions as to certificates of exemption from military service of workman changing, &c. employment in munitions area (Reg. 41aa) 151 Munitions Offence. Definition of "munitions offence." Case to be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Lord Advocate or the Attorney-General for Ireland, as the case may be (Reg. 56 (14) ) 175- Munitions of War. See War Material. Munitions Recruiting* Officer. Duty to furnish information on cessor or change of employment of workman holding certificate from munitions recruiting officer (Reg. 41AA) 151 Music Halls. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to close (Reg. IOC) 88^ Mutiny, Sedition, 6lc. Provisions against attempt to cause mutiny, sedition, or disaffection (Reg.42) ... V 15ft Name, Chang-e of. Enemy subject passing under assumed name (Beg. 46) ... ... 162: [Art. 25A of the Aliens Restriction (Cons.) O., 1916, St. R. & O., 1916, No. 122, which is a reproduction of an Order of Oct. 8th, 1914, St. R. & ()., 1914 (No. 1478), I, p. 26, prohibits the assumption or use by any alien enemy or by a partnership or firm of which he is a member of a name other than that by which he was known or the business carried on at the commencement of the war. The Secretary of State can grant exemption from this provision.] National Filling- Factories. Safety rules as to filling of gun ammunition in (O., Oct. .3, 1917) ... 355 National Health Insurance. Prescriptions as to supply of cocaine or opium issued for national health insurance purposes (Reg. 40b (1) (6) {on having management of agricultural holding q.v., for time being (Regs. 15D ; 2T) 99 65 Index^ PAGB. Oflfences agrainst Reg-ulations. See IIrial and Punishment OF Offexcks. Officer of Company. See Company. Officer of Ziocal Authority. See Local Authority. Officer, Naval or Military. See Forces of the Crown ; Naval (ok Military) Officer. Officer of Police. See Police ; Police, powers and dutiks of, I. Official ZiOgr of ship. See Loo, Book. Official Pass. See Pass. Official Press Bureau. Leaflets to be submitted to and passed by Directors of Official Press Bureau (Reg. 27c) 114 Official Secrets. .33, 334-33t> Railways. Restriction on amount of passengers' luggage which company are bound to carry and 50 per cent, increase of passen- gers' fares (Orders, Doc. 21, 1916) 267 Loading and unloading of wagons and use when empty of private owners' wagons (3 Orders, March 16, 1917) ..." 270,273,274 Secretary for Scotland. See Secretary for Scotland's POWERS UNDER REGULATIONS. Sheriff Court. Court of summary jurisdiction under D. R. Regs. (Reg. 68) 178 Special Military Area. North of Scotland area. (O., July ii, 1916) 34a 9eal. Application, unauthorised use or possession or forgery of seal indi- cating diplomatic, naval or military purposes (Reg, 46 (/) (i)) 160, 161 Index. 470 PAQB. tSeaman neglecting to join, or deserting, or absent without leave from or joining in a state of drunkenness, ship belonging to, chartered, or requisitioned by Admiralty or Army Council. (Reg. 39 A) 134 43earch and Seizure, Powers of. Power to search for and seize arms, etc., in area where 5 Geo. 5. c. 34 is suspended (Reg. 9 A A) ... ... ... ... ... ..• 80 ' Power to search person entering, or in dock premises and seize liquor on him. (Reg. 10a) 88 Power to seize vehicles contravening provisions as to lights (Regs. 11, 12) 89, 90 Power to search vessel bringing arms, &c., to or from I. (Reg. 31) ... 123 , Power to search premises for celluloid or cinematograph film and to remove and destroy same where illegally stored. (Reg, 35) ... 125 Power to seize and detain vessel contravening navigation orders or entering dangerous area, whenever vessels comes within British jurisdiction. (Regs. 37, 38) 129,132 Power to search vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or premises where violation of Regulations suspected, and to seize and destroy things found therein. (Reg. 51) .... 164 Power (on justices' warrant) to search premises and seize prohibited documents. (Rtg. 5lA) 164 Power to stop, search and seize vehicle on public highway. (Reg. 52) 166 ^ower to search person or his baggage landing or embarking in U.K. and any person having communication facilities with crews or passengers for letteis or written messages, examination and transmission to censor of letters found. (Reg. 64) 168 Seizure of articles found on suspect (Reg. 55) ... ... ... ... 168 Power to search person or his baggage on certain premises, &c. 347-356 Searehlig-ht. Lamps on vehicles to be so constructed as to be non-usable as search- lights (Reg. 12A) 91 Possession of, without lawful authority prohibited. (Reg. 25) ... Ill Secret Communications. See Enemy ; Spies ; Suspects . Secret Session of Parliament. See Parliament. Secretary for Scotland's powers under Regrulations. [Regulations under the D. R. Acts may prescribe the powers and duties of any persons acting on H.M's. behalf, see 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (1), p. 1.] JfiviDENCE OF Orders. Documentary Evidence Acts extended to orders of the Secretary for Scotland (5-6 Geo. 5, c. 94, s. 5) ... 392 Evidence in summary proceeding of order of Secretary for Scotland (/oo^no^e (a) to Reg. 11) 89 Celluloid AND Cinematograph Films. Power for Secretary for Scotland by order to prohibit possession of celluloid and cinematograph films in specified area except with permit and subject to requirements (Reg. 35) ... ... ... ... 125 Deek. Consent of Secretary for Scotland to Board of Agriculture's Order, authorising killing of deer (Reg. 2q) ... ... ... 63 Evening Trade or Business. Power for Secretary of Scotland to restrict hours of (Reg. 10b) 88 Early closing of shops (^S.) (1917-18) Order, 1917 304 Pire BRroADE Area Power for Secretary for S. to constitute special fire brigade areas for Scotland and to issue directions in case of air raid (Reg. 66b) 170 -Food, &c.. Supply. Conferment by Secretary for Scotland on local authorities of powers as to enforcing Food Controller's orders (Reg.2j(l)) 49 Hostile Origin or Associations. Power for Secretary for Scotland to by order subject persons of hostile origin or association to restrictions as to residence, reporting to police, &c., or to direct internment of such persons (Reg. 14b j 93 480 Index. PAGH^ Secretary for Scotland's powers under Seg-ulatlons — continued. Lights, Powers of Secretary for Scotland to by order provide for extiuguishment or obscuration of lights and as to lights on vehicles (Reg. 11) 89^ Orders of the Secretary for Scotland under Reg. 11 ... 322-329 Meeting or Procession. Power for Secretary for Scotland to prohibit (Reg. 9A) 79 Naval, Military, or Munitions Area. Concurrence of Secy, for S. required to rules for, area in S. (Reg. 35c) 128 Special Military Area. Concurrence of Secretary for Scotland required to Admiralty or Army Council order constituting area in Scotland (Reg. 29b) IIT Order, made with such concurrence, constituting North of Scot- land Area (O., July 11, 1916) 343 Search and Seizure. Consent of Secretary required by chief officer of police in S. (Reg. 61) 164 Special Police Area. Constitution of for unification of police control for Naval, Military, or Munitions reasons (Reg. 55a) 169 _ [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made under this power.] Secretary of State's powers under Regrulations. [The Defence of the Realm Acts and Regulations, like almost all , other enactments, refer to " the Secretary of State " (i.e., " one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State for the time being " see Inter- pretation Act, 1889, s. 12 (3)), and not to the Secretary of State for any particular branch of the Secretariat, though in practice each Secretary of State's administration is confined to his own Department. The powers hereunder mentioned are exercised by the Home Secretary. Regulations under the D. R. Acts may prescribe the powers and duties of any persons acting on H.M's. behalf see 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (1), p. 1.] Celluloid and Cinematograph Films. Power for Secretary of State to by order prohibit possession of celluloid or cinemato- graph film without permit (Reg. 35) 125 List of Orders under Reg. 35 of Secretary of State {footnote (a) (ii) to Reg. 36) • 125 Cocaine and Opium. Powers of Secretary of State as to licence for manufacture of cocaine, and record of dealings in, and permits for purchase of cocaine and opium (Reg. 40b) ... ... ... 142^ ' Form of Record of dealings in cocaine or opium (O., July 31, 1916)... 390 Drilling. Power of Secretary of State to prohibit drilling except of H.M.'s forces (Reg. 9E) 83- Embarkation. Special authorisation dispensing with permission of aliens officer (Reg. 14g) 96 Enemy Country. British subject entering enemy country without special permission of Secretary of State, an offence (Reg. 14f) 95- Evening Trade or Business. Power for Secretary of State to by order restrict hours of (Reg. 10b) 8& Orders as to early closing of shops (Orders, April 24, 1917 ; Sept. 21, 19I7) 301-30a Evidence of Orders. Documentary Evidence Acts apply to Orders of the Secretary of State ... ( footnote (b) to Reg. 6a) 67 Explosives Factories. Concurrence by Secretary of State in safety or health rules of Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions (Regs. 35A, 35AA) 126,127" Factory. Power of Secretary of State to exempt factory or work- shop from Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, in cases of loss. of men through enlistment, &c. (Reg. 6a) 67 Fire Brigade Area. Power to constitute pecial fire brigade areas and to issue directions in case of air raid (Reg. 55b) ... 170 Hostile Origin or Associations. Powers of Secretary of State as to restrictions on or internment of f)ersons of hostile origin or associations (Reg. 14b) ^^ Ireland. Power for Secretary of State to prohibit alien, or a British subject who has since March 1, 1916, come, or may hereafter come, into U.K. from going to Ireland (Reg. 14k) ... 95 Index. Secretary of State's powers under 'ELe^'olaitiOTLS— continued. Leaflets. Power to authorise examination of leaflets (Reg. 270) ... 114 Letters. Power for Secretary of State by order to exempt any class of letters from prohibitions against non-postal communi- cations (Keg. 24) 108 Certain documents excepted from prohibition (O,, Sept. 3, 1917)... 338 Lights. Powers of Secretary of State to by order provide for ex- tinguishment or obscuration of lights and as to lights on vehicles (Reg. 11) ^^ Orders of the Secretary of State under Reg. 11 307-321 Meeting. Power of Secretary of State to prohibit (Reg. 9A) ... 7? Naval, Military or Munitions Area. Concurrence of Secretary of State required to rules for areas in E. or I. (Reg. 35c) ... 128 Newspaper, etc. Power to prohibit importation of newspaper, periodical, book, circular or other printed publication contraven- ing Reg. 27 (Reg. 27b) 114 Outlying Islands. Power for Secretary of State to by order impose restrictions on persons proceeding to or from ports in outlying islands (Reg. 14A) -'3 Orders under Reg. 14a as to the Orkney Islands, Tory Island, and Zetland 333-336 Procession. Power for Secretary of State to prohibit (Reg. 9a) ... 79 Search and Seizure. Consent of Secretary required by chief officer of police in E. (Reg. 61) 1*>4 Special Military Area. Concurrence of Secretary of State requisite to Admiralty or Army Council order constituting area (Reg. 29b) 11" Orders made with such concurrence constituting areas in England and Wales 341-344 Special Police Area. Constitution of, for unification of police control for naval, military, or munitions reasons (Reg. 65a) ... 169 [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made under this power.] Suspects. Power for Secretary of State to by order prohibit suspect from leaving U.K. (Reg. 23) 108 Whistling, &c. Power for Secretary of State to by order prohibit whistling or the making of other noises calculated to disturb disabled members of H.M.'s forces (Reg. 12d) 92 Prohibition of whistling for cabs in London (O., Aug, 14, 1917) ... 332 Secretary of State for War. [See note under Skcbetaby of State's Powers above.] Power to make bye-laws as to land taken under Regulations (Reg. 17) 100 Secretingr articles requisitioned under D.R. Regs. Moveable property- (Reg. 2) * ... 40 War material, food, forage, stores or articles (Reg. 28) 42 Securities, Meg-otiable or Valuable. Defined as including stocks, shares, and other securities (Reg. 7e) ... 72 Prohibition on remittance of from U.K. (Reg. 4lD) 155 Dispatched in accordance with Post Office regulations exempted from prohibition on transmission, &c., from U.K. of printed or written matter to neutral country in Europe or America, or enemy country (Reg. 24b) H'^ Sedition. See Mutiny, Sedition, &c. Seizure, Powers of. See Search and Seizure, Powers of. Semaphore. British ships to be furnished with semaphore apparatus (Reg. 37a) ... 130 Possession of semaphore without lawful authority, prohibited (Reg. 25) 111 3496 Q Index. PAGE. Sentence. See Death Sentence ; Trial and Punishment of Offences. Passing of sentence by civil court or court of summary jurisdiction to take place in public (6 Geo. 5, c. 34, s. 1 (3) ; Reg. 58) 6, 178 Of detention in detention barracks not to be awarded (Reg. 57) ... 177 Maximum of 6 months with hard labour for certain offences against Regulations (Reg. 57) 177 Sentry Duty. See Sailor ; Soldier. Service with H.M.'s Forces. Acts committed with intent to evade (Reg. 40c) 146 Service of Notice as to cultivation of land by post, &c. (Reg. Sm (11)) 59 Session, Court of. See Court of Session. Sessions. See Quarter Sessions, E. and I. Settled Ziand Acts. Powers of limited owners under D.R. (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1916 (6&7Geo. o.c. 63, s. 3 (7)) 14 Shale Mines. See Metalliferous Mines, &c. Sheep. Carriage of between Great Britain and Ireland (O., Aug. 28, 1918) ... 276 Shelter. Power to require use of premises as public air-raid shelter (Reg. 17a) 1^0 Sheppey (Isle of) Special Military Area. Order constituting 342 Sheriff, Scotland. Power to close or restrict use of premises used prejudicially to public safety (Reg. 51c) 166 Sheriff Court, Scotland. Trial by, of offences triable summarily (Reg. 58) 178 " Ship " defined for purposes of Regs. 39dd and 39ddd ... 139, 140 Ships. See Foreign Ship ; Merchant Shipping ; Navigation ; Neutral Ship ; Ships in H.M.'s Service ; Vessels. Ships in H.M.'s Service. Information as to. See Information (Communication of to Enemy). Injury by collision or otherwise to (Reg. 38a) 132 Neglecting to join, deserting, or joining in state of drunkenness ship in Admiralty, Army Council or Shipping Controller's service (Reg. 39a) 134 Sending by post of illustrations of H.M.'s ships prohibited. {footnoU (a) to Reg. 18) 101 Trespassing on prohibited (Reg. 29) 116 Rules for securing the safety of H.M.'s ships under refit or repair (Rules, Oct. 22, 1917) 349 Ships Xiig-hts. See Lights (Navigation). Ship's Papers. Sending of with authority of Board of Trade exempted from pro- hibition on transmission, &c., from U.K. of printed or written matter to neutral country in Europe or America, or enemy country (Reg. 24b) 110 Shipbuilding: Factory. See Factory, &c. Index. *' Shipbuilding- Vard," defined for purposes of Regulation (Reg. 290) 120 Prohibition on certain persons entering (Reg. 29c) ... 119 *' Shipowners' Xietters " defined by Post Office Act, 1908, s. SO (Reg. 24) ... 108 Certain other shipping documents excepted from the Regulation (O., Sept. 3, 1917 339 Shipping- Controller. Constitution of office of Minister of Shipping (i.e.. Shipping Controller) and proof of orders made by him (footnote, (a) to Reg. 37c) ... 131 Controller to have such powers as may be conferred on him by D.R. Regs {footnote (b) (iii) to 5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (1) ) 1 Directions by, with concurrence of Board of Trade, for equipment of British ships with safety apparatus (Reg. 37c) ... ... ... 131 Use of " otter " protective gear in certain waters (O., May 31, 1917) ... 358 Seaman neglecting to join ship belonging, etc., to Shipping Con- troller, deserting or joining in a state of drunkenness (Reg. 39a) 134 Power for Shipping Controller to make rules as to trade, ports, freight, hire, passenger rates, etc., building, equipping and requisitioning of ships, and docks and shipyards (Reg. 39bbb) ... 135 Limitation of freights (French Ports) Order, 1918 (O., Feb. 5, 1918)... 377 Powers of Port and Transit Execuive Committee to issue directions regulating traffic in harbours, etc., subject to instructions of Shipping Controller (Reg. 39C) 137 Prohibition' on purchase of Ships without permission of Controller (Reg.39cc) 138 Power for Shipping Controller to take possession of storage accommo- dation at ports (Reg. 39ccc) ... 138 Restriction on charter, etc., of non-British ship, and on c.i.f. con- tracts, without Controller's permission (Reg. 39d) ... ... 138 Prohibition on ships proceeding to sea without a licence from the Controller (Reg. 39DD) 139 Charter of British ship registered in U.K., and other charters entered into U.K., to be subject to Controller's approval (Reg. 39ddd)... 139 Modification of rule as to registration of alteration of Ship where alteration is in compliance with Controller's directions (Reg. 39e) 1-10 Shipping- Note for Port of London Exports (Directions, Feb. 17, 1916 ; Notice, March 10, 1916) 385-388 ■*' Shipyard" defined for purposes of Regulation (Reg. 39bbb (1) ) ... 136 Power for Shipping Controller to make rules as to (Reg. .39bbb) ... 135 Rules for securing safety of H.M.'s ships] under refit or repair within (Rules, Oct. 22, 1917) -349 Shooting-. Execution of sentence of death by (Reg. 56a) 176 Shops. Power for Secretary of State, Secretary for Scotland, and Lord Lieutenant, to restrict hours of evening trade (Reg. 10b) ... 88 Orders as to early closing of '' shops " for " retail trade or business " during summer months : — Orders of Secretary of State as to England (Orders, April 24. 1917; Sept. 21, 1917) 301-303 The Early Closing of Shops (Scotland) (1917-18) Orders, 1917 304-306 [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made as t,o Ireland.] Definition of " shop," " retail trade or business " (Orders, Feb. 18, 1918 ; April 24 and 26. 1917 : Jan. 4 and Feb. 12, 1918) 280, 303, 305, 330, 331 Orders of the Minister of Munitions under Reg. 11a as to economy of shop-lighting in Derby and Liverpool area (Orders, Jan. 4 and Feb. 12, 1918) ... 330,331 Lights for advertisement after the shop is closed, prohibited in E. and S. (Orders. May 22 and June 5. 1917) 315, 324 And see Notice by Retailer op Pkices. ;3496 Q 2 Index. PAOB. Shot Crun. Carriage of, for sporting or agricultural purposes excepted from prohibition on carriage of arms in Ireland {0., Feb. 20, 1918) ... 2S^ .» Shropshire Union Canals excluded from Orders taking possession of canals in England (Shropshire Union Canals O., 1917) 30l Sigrnallingr and Sigrnals. See also Fires and Fikewokks; Search and Seizure, Powers of ; Telegraphs and Telephones. British ships to be furnished with signalling apparatus and wireless installation (Regs. 37a, 37b) 130 Injuring or tampering with signalling apparatus (Reg. 20) 105^ Possession of searchlight, semaphore or other signalling apparatus and against signalling prohibited (Reg. 25) HI Sound signals may be prohibited by C. N. or M. Authority (Reg. 120) 91 Unauthorised use of authorised signals prohibited (Reg. 25a) ... 112 Silk. See Textiles. Sketch. Possession, control, destruction, loss, retention, or failure to comply with directions as to, of sketch calculated to be of use to enemy (Reg. 19A) 104 Sketching*. Of any place or thing within specified area, naval or military work, or "dock or harbour work," or with intent to assist enemy, any other place or thing, prohibited (Reg. 19) 103 Sky Sig-ns. Lights of this class prohibited in E. (O., May 22. 1917) and in S, (O,, June 5, 1917) 315.324 Slag: dumps and works included in definition of " road stone quarries "' (Reg. 9GG(5)) 85 Smoke Box Factories. Admiralty Rules as to safety of (Rules, Oct, 11, 1917) 352 Smoking* in certain munitions factories a summary offence (Reg. 35a) 125 Admiralty and Munitions rules prohibiting smolang, &c. ... 346-356- Snuff. See Tobacco. Soldier on sentry patrol, duty, dec. Powers as to extinction or obscuration of lights and entering premises therefor (Regs, 11, 12) ; stopping, searching, and seizing vehicles (Regs. 11, 12, 62) ; questioning (Reg, 53) ; inspection of permits ; arrest of person failing to produce permit for keeping pigeon (Regs. 21,61) 89,90,105,166,181 Attestation of soldier. Sec Attestation of Soldiers. Sound sigrnals. Power of competent naval or military authority to prohibit use of (Reg. 12C) 91 South Wales Coalfield. See Coal Mines. Special Case. Appeals by, to Court of Crown Cases Reserved in Ireland on point of law from conviction by civil court with jury {^footnote (a) (iii) ioReg.66A) 176 Appeal by, to High Court on point of law from summary convictions in England and Ireland ( /bo^o^e (c) (ii) to Reg. 58) \1^ Indoa. 485 PAGB. Special Area. Fire Brigade. Constitution by Secretary of State as Secretary for S. of special fire brigade area (Reg. 55b) ... ... ... ... 170 Military. Prohibition against entering special military area (Reg. 29B) 117 Orders constituting the Clare, Dover, Harwich, Isle of Sheppey, Newhaven, North of Scotland and Spurn Head areas ... .340-344 Munitions. Constitution of and rules for by Minister of Muni- tions with concurrence of Secretary of State or Secretary for S. (Reg. 35C) 128 Power for Minister to prevent ejectment of munition workmen special area (Reg. 2A (2)) * ... 41 Orders as to certain ejectment areas ... ... ... ... 189-192 Police. Unification of control of police in special area constituted by order of Secretary of State or Secretary for Scotland (Reg. 55a) 169 [Xo Older has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made constituting a special police area.] Specimen. Possession, control, destruction, loss, retention, or failure to comply with directions as to, of specimen calculated to be of use to enemy (Reg. 19 A) 104 Spies. iSee also Suspects. Prohibition against obtaining or communicating naval or military information (Reg. 18) , 101 Prohibition against communications with enemy agents (Reg. 18a) ... 102 Spirits. Prohibition on use of grain, rice, sugar, or other material specified in order for production of whiskey or other alcoholic spirits without permit from Minister of Munitions (Reg. SOD) 122 Spreading- False Reports, dbC. (Reg. 18). See Reports. Spurn Head Special Military Area. Order constituting (0., Oct. 16, 1917) 344 Stagre Performance. Performance likely to cause disaffection, to interfere with success of forces of H.M. or his Allies, or to prejudice H.M.'s relations with foreign powers, prohibited (Reg. 27) 113 Stamp. Unauthorised use or possession, or forgery, of stamp indicating diplo- matic, naval, or military purposes (Reg. 45 (t)) 161 State Control of Canals. See Canals. Highways. See Highways. Light Railways. See Light Railways. Liquor Traffic. See Central Control Board. Mines. See Coal Mines ; Metalliferous Mines. Railways. See Railways. Tramways. See Tramways. Stationery Office. Power for Treasury to apply certain powers as to stores, etc., to the Controller (Reg. See) ... 78 Treasury Order applying Regs. 2b, 2bb, 7, 8, 8a. 15c, 29a and 34a, as adapted to the Controller, so far as regards stores, printing, etc. (O., March 21, 1918) l283 486 Index. Statutory Zilst^ i.e., the List fannexed to the Trading with the Bnemy (Statutory List) Proclamation) of persons of enemy nationality or associa- tion, with whom, even though they be not resident in enemy territory, trading by all persons resident or carrying on business in U.K. is forbidden. Transmission of money or credit for benefit of person on Statutory List prohibited (Reg. 41 B) 153^ [As to variations in and additions to the Statutory List to Feb. 28, 1918, and its issue as thus amended fee footnote (a) (ii) to p. 154.] Stocks. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, Minister of Munitions or Food Controller to take possession of war material, food, forage, or stores, or articles required in production of same (Reg. 2b) ... 42 Stopplngr-up of roads and footpaths by C. N. or M. Authority (Reg. 5) 65 Storagre. of Goods. See Goods. of Inflammable Liquids. See Inflammable Liquids. of Trees. See Trees. of War Material. See War Material. Storagre iLccommodation. Requisitioning of by Shipping Controller in harbours (Reg. 39ccc) -.. 13^ Stores. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, Minister of Munitions or Food Controller to : — take possession of stores (Reg. 2b) 42 regulate, restrict, or prohibit, manufacture, purchase, sale, delivery of or payment for, or other dealing in stores (Reg. 2e) ... 45 require person engaged in production, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage or shipment of stores, to furnish particulars of his business (Regs. 2g ; 16c) ... 48, 98 Power for Treasury to apply certain powers as to stores, etc., to Controller of Stationery Office (Reg. See) ... 78 Treasury Order applying certain regulations to the Controller (O.. March 1, 1918) 283 Stratified Iron Stone Mines. See Metalliferods Minbs, &c. Stray Dog's. ^S^e Dogs. Sub-Contract. Variance of terms of subcontracts as to goods or services or factory output (Reg. -iBB) 43 " Sudden Bmergrency " defined. (Building Restriction O. (Sunday Work), 1917) 282 Surar. Use of sugar or molasses for production of whiskey, &c., without permit of Minister of Munitions, prohibited (Reg. 30D) 122 Sulphonal. See Drugs. Summary Jurisdiction, Courts of. Trial by, of minor offences under Defence of Realm Act : appeal to quarter sessions in England and Ireland (5 Geo. 5, c. 8, b. 1 (1) (6)) (Regs. 56, 58) 1,4,171-175.178 Trial in Scotland by Sheriff Court ; appeal by case stated to High Courts of Justiciary (Reg. 68) . (footnote (b) (ii) to Reg. o8)... 178 Powers of, not affected by suspenuou by Proclamation of 5 Geo. 5, c.34(Reg. 68d) liO Power for officer or person authorised by Director-General of National Service to prosecute before (Reg. 66B) 177 Index. PAQE. Summary Offences. Trial of person, for offence declared by Regulations to be a " summary- offence " by court of summary jurisdiction and not otherwise save where person is subject to naval or military law (Reg. 56(2)) 171 Offences declared by specific Regulations to be " summary offences ' against the Regulations : — AaRicuLTURAL EMPLOYMENT. Failure of employer to inform Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, or in Scotland Board of Agriculture for S., of cesser of agricultural employment of any male person of 16 years or over (Reg. 41aaa) 152 Agricultural Holding. Non-compliance with order of Army Council requiring information as to holding, or giving false information (Reg. 15d) ^i^ Bells and Clocks. Allowing bells to be rung or chimed or clocks to strike in areas and during hours where lights are obscured or extinguished (Reg. 12b) 91 Building and Construction Work. Non-compliance with order of Director-General of National Service regulating and restricting, or false statement or representation to obtain licence for such work (Reg. 8e) ... ... •.. 77 (The Director-General's Orders of July 25, 1917, and Feb. 27, 1918, are printed at pp. 281-283.) Canals. Non-compliance with order as to management or user of canal (Reg. 9H (2) ) 86 Non-compliance with order of Board of Trade as to disposal of barges, &c., on canals under state control (Reg. 9h (5) ) 86 [The Orders as to canals, plant, etc., are printed at pp. 297-301.] Celluloid and Cinematograph Films. Non-compliance with order restricting possession of celluloid and cinemato- graph films (Reg. 35) 125 Civilians enrolled by Army Council. Absence from or neglect or impeding of work by (Reg. 42c) ... ... ... 158 Controlled Establishment. False representation as to (Reg.44A) 15^ Coursing Meetings. Taking part in management of or run- ning dog at prohibited meeting or non-compliance with conditions as to restricted meeting (Reg. 9bb) ... ... 81 Crew of Neutral Ship. British subject leaving U.K. as member of crew of outward neutral ship in violation of Regulation (Reg. 14d) 95 Cultivation of Land. Failure by occupier to cultivate land in E. or S. in accordance with notice or direction (Reg. 2m (3) (9)) ... 58,59 Entering or damaging crops on land taken possession of under Regs. 2l or 2m (Reg. 2n) 59' Failure by occupiei* of arable holding in I. to furnish par- ticulars as to holding and user (Reg. 2p) 61 Dogs. Failure by person taking possession of stray dog to return it to owner or hand it over to a police constable (Reg. 28) 64 Taking part in control or organisation of, or exhibiting at, any dog show (Reg. 9dd) 85 Embarkation. Contravening restrictions on embarkation at ports in U.K. (Reg, 14G) 96 Fair. Taking part in management of fair, or of any stall, show, or other place of business or entertainment thereat, prohibited (Reg. 9d) 82 4S8 Index. PAGB. Summary Offences — continued. Offences, &c. — continued. Food, &c.. Supply. Contravention or non-compliance with orders of Food Controller as to articles of food, &c., or of Boaird of Trade as to other articles of commerce (Regs. 2p (6); 2g(3);2jj) 46,47,51 Failure to comply with directions of Food Controller as to management and user of premises taken possession of (Reg. 2gg (2) ) 48 False statement to secure priority (Reg. 2fiG (6) ) 49 Foreign Securities. Contravention or non-compliance with Regs. 7c or 7d (Reg. 7H (3) ) 73 Gold Coin. Melting down or using except as currency current British or foreign gold coin (Reg. 30e) ... 123 Health Rules for Explosives Factories. Non-compliance with health rules for factories, &c., where explosives are manufactured or stored (Reg. 35AA) 127 Holidays. Failure by employer to give equivalent holiday as provided by Proclamation (Reg. 9c) 82 Hop Gardens. Failure to comply with conditions imposed by licence of exemption from obligation to reduce acreage (Reg.2NN(4)) 60 Information. Non-compliance with order of Board of Trade requiring information as to goods suspected of being held for enemy benefit or disclosing information (Reg. 15b) ... 97 Disclosing or making use of information given to Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions by person engaged in production, manufacture, purchase, sale, distribution, transport, storage, or shipment of war material, food, forage, or stores, except as authorised (Reg. 16c) 98 Intoxicants (including Drugs). Prohibition on supply to member of His Majesty's Forces : — liquor or drugs to such member when proceeding to, or at, port for embarkation (Reg. 40) 141 drugs in contravention of order (Reg. 40) 142 [The Order of May 11, 1916, is printed at p. 889.] unauthorised supply or possession of, or failing to keep record of dealing in, cocaine, or raw powdered or granulated opium; procuring, dealing in, or possessing opium for smoking; or failing to comply with conditions of permit to purchase cocaine or opium (Reg. 40b) ... 142 [Uonti-avention of the D.R. (Liquor Control) Regs. 1915. (printed at pp. 165-175 of Supplement No. 4 to the Manual or Emergency Legislation) which have efiEect in each of those numerous areas in England, Wales and Scotland, to which they have been applied by Orders in Council (all of which are printed for sale as St. R. & O.), or of orders of the Central Control Board made under those regulations, constitutes a " summary offence " under the D.R. Regs.] Ireland. Alien, or British subject coming to U.K. after March Ist, 1916, proceeding to -or found in I. after prohibition by a Secretary of State, Admiralty or Army Council (Reg. 14E) 95 Leaflet. Possession of leaflet, contravening provisions of Reg. 27c \\i Lights. Non-compliance with order as to extinguishment or obscuration of lights, or as to lights to be carried by vehicles (Reg. 11) 89 [Orders as to E. and S. under this Regulation are printed pp. 306-329.] Non-compliance with order of Minister of Munitions as to use of lights rReg. llA) 90 [Orders under this Regulation are printed pp. 830, 331.] Lighthouse and Pilotage Authorities. Leaving employ- ment of general lighthouse authority or pilotage authority without six months' notice, or consent ; disobedience by crew of authority's vessel to authority's orders (Reg. 89b) 134 Index. 489 PA6>. ^Summary OflPences — continued. Offences — continued. Military Service. Employer not posting up or making false entry in list of male employees between ages of 18 and 41 (Reg. 41A) ... _••• 147 Employee not furnishing information for such list or giving false information (Reg. 41 A) 149 Contravening provisions as to testing accuracy of informa- tion given, &c., under Reg. 41a (Reg. 53b) 167 Certificate of Exemption granted otherwise than under Military Service Acts : — alteration of, or personation, or false statement with regard to (Reg. 45A) 161 non-compliance with regulation as to production of (Reg. 45B) ... ... 161 Communicating with member of H.M.'s forces with intent to obtain release, transfer to reserve, or discharge of man (Reg. 42b) 157 Failure to comply with requirement to present himself for military service (Reg. 45c) 162 Making false or misleading statement with view to preven- tion or postponement of calling-up for naval or military service or medical examination (Reg. 45d) ... 162 Failure to disclose correctly evidence as to liability for, on employment (Reg. 41AB) 153 Mines. Failure by owner, manager, &c., to comply with directions of Board of Trade as to coal rnine, or of Minister of Munitions as to metalliferous mine taken possession of by order under Regulations (Reg. 96 (2) ; 9GG (2)) 84,85 Motor Spirit. Non-compliance with order of Board of Trade requiring information as to motor spirit used or kept Reg. 15A) 96 . Monitions Establishments. Contravening provisions as to testing accuracy of information given to Minister of Muni- tions (Reg. 53b) 167 National Registration Certificate. Non-production of to police,' &c. (Reg. 53A) 167 Naval, Military, or Munitions Area. Non-compliance . with rules as to (Reg. 35c) 128 Ores, Metals, &c. Unauthorised possession of certain ores, metals, &c. (Reg. 30c) 122 Passport. Landing or embarking at port of U.K. without passport or document of identity (Reg. 14c) 94 Petroleum. Unauthorised person's search for or getting of (Reg. 2AAA) 41 Photographing, &c., of Suspect, Refusal by person arrested on suspicion to allow his photograph or finger-print impres- sions to be taken (Reg, 55) 168 Pigeons, Killing, &c., or neglecting to hand over, or give information as, disabled carrier pigeons (Reg. 21 A) 106 Places of Public Entertainment. Contravention or non- compliance with closing or restricting order (Reg. lOc) ... 88 Race Meeting. Taking part in management of prohibited, or allowing horse to run at such (Reg. 9b) ... ... ... 81 Railways. Contravention or non-compliance with orders as to waggons, luggage, fares, &c. (Reg. 7b) ... 70 [Orders as to waggons, etc., are printed at pp. 267-275.] Remittance. Misleading statement as to sending remittance out of U.K. (Reg. 41 d) 155 And see " Transmission of Money " below. Retail Businesses. Establishment of new retail business, etc., without licence : failure to comply with conditions of such licence (Reg. 8aa ) 74 Arid see " Shops " below. 490 Index. PAOB. Summary Ofkences— continued. Offences, &c, — continued. Safety Rules for Explosive Factories. Non-compliance with safety rules for factories, &c., where explosives are manufactured or stored (Reg. 35a) 126 [Orders tinder this Regnlation are printed pp. 346-356.] Shipping. Master or owner of British ship not complying with Regulation, order, or licence as to provision of : — signalling apparatus (semaphore and Morse codes) (Reg.37A).... 130 wireless telegraph installation (Reg. 87b) 130 chartering non-British ship, or entering into c.i.f. con- tract without Board of Trade permission (Reg. 39d) 13B Shops. Contravention of order restricting the hours during which evening trade or business may be carried on (Reg. 10b) 88 [Orders under this Regulation are printed pp. 301-306.] Sound Signals. Using sound signals in contravention of order of competent naval or military authority (Reg. 12c) 91 Tramways, etc. Failure to comply with order of Board of Trade as to taking possession of (Reg. Tbbb) 71 Transmission of Money or Credit for Enemy's Benefit. Transmission of money or credit to or from enemy country, &C. (Reg.4lB) 153 War Material. Unauthorised disclosure or use of business information obtained by Army Council, &c., under order (Reg. 15c) 98 Whistling, &c. Disturbance of members of H.M.'s forces suffering from wounds, &c., by whistling or making of other noises in contravention of order of a Secretary of State (Reg. 12D) 92 [The Order under this Regulation is printed p. 332.) Summary Punishment. Powers under Army Act of Commanding Officers not affected by suspension by Proclamation of 5 Geo. 5, c. 34 (Reg. 68D) ... 180' Sunday Work. Restriction on building and construction work without a licence (O., July 25, 1917) 281 Superintendent of Mercantile Marine. Powers of, as to seamen refusing to join or deserting or absent without leave from ship belonging to or requisitioned by Admiralty (Reg. 39a) 134 " Superior officer of police " defined as officer of police of rank superior to that of sergeant (Reg. 51b) 165 Supply, Maintenance, and Regrulation of Supply of: — Metals. See Metals. War Material. See War Material. Suspects. See also Spies. Power to prohibit residence in, and order removal from, specified area ; report to police ; restrictions on movements and change of residence (Reg. 14) •• 92 Power to prevent embarkation of persons suspected of communi- cating with enemy (Reg. 28) 108 Power to arrest suspects (Reg. 65) 168 Suspension of trial by jury. See Trial by Jury. Sweeping- Operations. Notices to Mariners in force Feb. 28, 1918 362, 364-366. Index. 491 Pack. Tampering' with Documents. See Documents. Tampering- with Notices. See Notices. Tanning- Materials. See Hides, Leather, and Tanning Materials. Tapping^ Wireless or other Messag-es. See Telegraphs AND Telephones. Teleg-raphs and Telephones. Interference with. Prohibition against injuring or tampering with apparatus for conveying telegraphic or telephonic messages or obstructing the sending of messages, and against possession of apparatus for tapping messages (Keg. 20) 105 Possession of Apparatus. Power for competent naval or military authority to prohibit suspected person from having telegraphic or telephonic apparatus in his possession (Reg. 22) 106 Registration of Receiver of Telegrams. Registration of persons receiving telegrams for reward (Reg. 22b) ... ... 107 Requisitioning of Apparatus. Power for competent naval or military authority to requisition telegraphic or telephonic appa- ratus (Reg. 2, par. (e)) 40 Search and Seizure. General powers as to where offence against D. R. suspected. See Search and Seizure. Trespassing on Station. Trespassing on telegraph station or office used for H.M.'s service prohibited (Reg. 29) 116 Wireless Telegraphy. Special provisions as to. See Wireless Telegraphy. Tenancy. Determination of by Boards of Agriculture for E. and S. where land not cultivated so as to increase food supply (Reg. 2m (i)C/)) - 56 Conditions as to tenancy of acreage cultivated with hops not to oper- ate where they impede compliance with Reg. 2nn (Reg. 2nn (2)) 60 Tenant, ejectment of. See Ejectment. Territorial Force. See Forces of the Crown. Adaptation of Military Lands Acts in application to {footnote{c) (iii)) 2 Territorial Waters of United Kingdom. Non-applicability to foreign vessels when outside such waters of provisions as to : — Non-compliance with navigation orders (Reg. 37) 129 Entering part of dangerous area beyond such water (Reg. 38) ... 132 Injury by collision, &c., to H.M.'s ship (Reg. 38a) 132 Provision as to pilotage of vessels within such waters (Reg. 39) ... 133 Power to seize British ships found in, guilty of contravention of directions as to safety equipment (Reg. 37c) 131 Textiles. [All the Ordei-s, Notices, &c., as to textiles in force February 28th. 1918, are printed in the Febraary, 1918, Edition of the " War Material Suppliei^ Manual."] Theatre. See Stage Performance. Timber. Transference to Board of Trade, of Army Council's powers under Regs. 2e and 15c as to timber (Reg. 2jj (3)) 51 [All the Orders, Notices, etc., as to timber in force February 28th, 1918, are printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the '• War Materials Supplies Manual."] Time. Limitation of under Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1848, s. 11, does not apply to proceedings under Regulation 56 (5) (Reg. 56 (6))... 172 492 Index. PAGE. Tipperary, County of. Prohibition on carrying, having, or keeping firearms, military arms, ammunition or explosive substances within (O., Feb. 21. 1918) ... 2W Tobacco. Defined by Tobacco Restriction Order (No. 2), 1917 (Art. 10 of that O.) ^o^^ Returns required of stocks of tobacco held in bond (Tobacco (Stocks in Bond) O., 1917) ih^ Control of supply and dealings in tobacco (Tobacco Restriction O. (No. •2), 1917) 2.'.t*. Power for Tobacco and Matches Control Board to fix maximum prices for and regulate sales of tobacco ; prohibition on sale of new brands (Tobacco Restriction O. (No. 3), 1917) 259 Rules prohibiting the bringing of tobacco, &c., into certain factories 346-36fi Tools. Power for C. N. or M. Authority to require removal of tools from specified area (Reg. 8) t>7 Tory Zsland. Sec Outlying Islands. Trade. Early Closing. Power for Secretary of State, Secretary for Scot- land or Lord Lieutenant, to restrict the hours in the evening during which any class of trade may be carried on (Reg, 10b) ... 88 Orders of the Secretary of State as to early closing of certain shops during summer months (Orders, April 24 and Sept. 21. 1917) 301-303 Orders of the Secretary for Scotland as to early closing of certain shops during summer months (Early Closing of Shops (S.) ( 1917-18^ Orders, 1917) ... 304-306 [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made by the Lord Lieutenant under above power.] Retail Trade or Business. Prohibition on establishment of new business or branch without licence from Director-General of National Service (Reg. Baa) 74 Retail Business (Licensing) O., 1918 (O., Feb. 18, 1918) 279 Ships. Trade in which ships are to be employed, power of Shipping Controller to make orders as to (Reg. 39BBB) ••• 135 Trade, Board of. See Board of Trade. Trade Circulars. Dispatched in accordance with Post Office regulations exempted from prohibition on transmission, &c. from U.K. of printed or written matter to neuti^al country in Europe -or America, or enemy country (Reg. 24B) 110 Trading- with the Snemy. List of enactments relating to ... ... (/ootno^e (b) to Reg. 24c) 111 Proclamations relating to, in force Feb. 28th, 1918 {footwue (•) to Reg. 41B) " 154 Traffic &egrulations for Vessels. List of Notices to Mariners in force Feb. 28th, 1918 364-360 Trainingr of H.M.'s Forces. See Forces of the Crown. Use of land for (Reg. 4) ^5 Tramways. Power of Board of Trade or Chief Secretary to by order prohibit excursion traffic on (Reg. 9F) 83 [No Order has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made under this power.] Power for Board of Trade to take possession of land and construct tramways thereon for transport of coal (Reg. 2a A) 41 Power for Board of Trade to take possession of tramways, plant, &c. (Reg. 7BBB) 71 Index. 49^ PAGE. Transport of Coal. See Coal. of Road Material. S^e Road Material. of War Material. See War Material. Power for Board of Trade to increase charges as to carriage of mer- chandise by sea between Great Britain aud Ireland (Reg. 7bb) ... 71 Through Rates (Great Britain aud Ireland) Order, 1917 (O., Aug. 28, 1917) 27t> Transport Animals. See Animals. Transport Work. See Goods ; Workmen. Treasury. [Regulations under the D. R. Acts may prescribe the powers aud duties of any persons acting on H.M.'s behalf. See 5 Geo. 5, c. 8. s. 1 (1), p. 1.] Powers of the Treasury with regard to foreign securities (Regs. 7c, 7D, 7E) 71-73 Power for Treasury to permit sending of remittances out of U.K. for loans, investments, &c. (Reg. 41 D) ••• IS-^ Power for Treasury to apply certain powers as to stores, &c., to the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office (Reg. SEE) 78 Treasury Order applying Regs. 2b, 2bb, 7, 8, Ba, 15c, 29a and 34a to the Controller, with adaptations, as regards stores, printing, &c. rO., March 1, 1918) 283 Treating- to Intoxicating- Iilquor. Power of C. N. or M. Authority or Minister of Munitions to make orders preventing the practice of treating (Reg. 10) ... ... 87 Treating member of H.M.'s forces when on duty, or when not on duty, with intent to make him drunk or to assist enemy (Reg. 40) 141 Treating prohibited in liquor control areas ... {footnote (c) to Reg. 10) 87 Trees. Powers for C. N. or M. Authority or person authorised by him to remove trees from land taken possession of (Reg. 2. par. (a)) ... 40 Powers of Army Council or person authorised by them or Board of Trade as to taking possession of, felling, converting, storing, or removal of trees (Reg. 2c) ... ... ... ... .•• ••• 44 Transference to Board of Trade of powers of Army Council under Regs. 2e and 15c as to trees (Reg. 2jj (3)) 51 Trespass. On railway prohibited (Reg. 28) !!» On defence work, or arsenal, or factory, dockyard, ship, telegraph station or office in H.M.'s use prohibited (Reg. 29) 11*> Trial and Punishment of Offences. And see Venue. Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914 (5 Geo. 5, c. 8, s. 1 (1) (4) (5)) 1,2,4 Defence of the Realm (Amdt.) Act, 1915 (5 Geo. 5, c. 34) 5 by Civil Courts (Regs. 56, 56a) _ 171-176 „ Courts of Summary Jurisdiction (Regs. 56, 56b, 58) 171-175, 177, 178 „ Courts Martial (Regs. 56, 57) 171-175,177 „ „ ,, on suspension by Proclamation of 5 Geo. 5, c. 34 (Regs. 56, 58A) 171-175,179 Application to felonies in England and Ireland under D. R. Amend- ment Act of provisions of Vexatious Indictments Act, 1859, as to restrictions on indictments and recognisances to prosecute (6 Geo. 5, 0.34, s.l (4,9)) 7 Trial by Jury. Exclusion of s. 17 of Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1879, giving right to claim jury in certain cases (Reg. 58) ... ... ... ... 178 Suspension of trial by jury in Ireland (ProcL, April 26, 1916) 393 Suspension by Proclamation of trial by jury does not affect provi- sions as to summary offences ... ( footnote (b) to Reg. 58) 178 494 Inde:^ Trinitrotoluol (T.N.T.). Rules by Minister of Munitions as to use of T.N.T. {footmtte (b) to Reg. ibKK) 127 Trinity House as General Lighthouse Authority. See Lighthouse Authority. „ Pilotage Authority. See Pilotage, Tung-sten. Certain dealings in prohibited (Reg. 30b) 121 Penalty on unlawful possession of tungsten and tungsten ore (Reg. 30c) 122 Tungrsten mine. See Mines. Tunnels. Construction. Power of Minister of Munitions to regulate and restrict the construction, reconstruction or alteration of tunnels (Reg.SE) 77 Order of the Minister prohibiting such work without his licence (O., July 14, 1916) Loitering near. Loitering, or being with intent to injure, on, under or near any tunnel prohibited (Reg. 28) 115 Turpentine. See Inflammable Liquids. Type. Powers as to seizure and destruction of type or plant capable of use in production of publication contrary to Regulations 27 or 27a (Regs. 51, 51A) 1^4 ^'Undertaking*" defined for purposes of Regulation (Reg. 9h (6)) ... 86 Unloading- of Railway Wagons, Acceleration of. See Wagons. Unifornis, Decorations, Medals, and Badg-es. Unauthorised wearing or supply of naval, military, or police, uniforms, decorations, medals, or badges (Reg. 41) 146 Power to prohibit wearing of uniform where 5 Geo. 5, c. .34, s. 1 is suspended (Reg. 9aa) 80 Unlawful Drilling. See Drilling. Vagrancy Act, 1898 (61 6l 62 Vict., c. 39). See Prostitute. Valuable Security. Transmission of to prisoner of war or interned person prohibited (Reg. 46A) 163 Vanadium. Penalty on unlawful possession of (Reg. 30c) 122 Vehicles. [AH the Orders, Notices, etc., as to dealings in or manafactare of vehicles in force February •28th. 1918, are printed in the February, 1918, Edition of the " War Materials Supplies Manual."] Power by order to require extinguishment of lights on (Regs. 11, 12) 89, 90 Lamps of specified character to be carried on vehicles of specified class (Reg. 11) .- ... 89 Orders as to lights on vehicles 307, 317, 326 Orders as to lights in railway carriages ... ... ... ... ... 316 Prohibition of certain lamps on vehicles (Reg. 12a) 91 Removal of, fi'om specified area (Reg. G) 67 Search, seizure and detention of. See Search and Seizure. Powers as to Board of Trade as to horse-drawn vehicles (Reg. 2jj (.j)) 61 • Index. 495 PAOB. 'Vehicles — continued. Admiralty Rules as to vehicles used for ammunition or explosives in transit (Rules, March 21,1917) ''^51 Charge for motor cars on quays at the Port of London (O., Feb. 17, 1916) 385 Venereal Disease. Pov?er for the three Local Government Boards to authorise local authority or person to purchase remedies for treatment of(Reg. 40BB) 145 [The treatment of such diseases by other than qualified medical practi- tioners, and the advertisement of remedies was restricted by the Venereal Disease Act, 1917 (7 & 8 Geo. 5. c. -21).] Venue. for oflEences tried by civil court with a jury (Reg. 56a) 176 „ „ court-martial (Reg. 57) ... 177 ,, „ court of summary jurisdiction (Reg. 58) ... 178 Vermin. Prevention of injury to crops, &c., by (Reg. 2e) ^•i Vessels. See also Merchant SmppiNa ; Navigation ; Ships in H.M. Service. British Ships. Signalling apparatus made compulsory (Reg. 37A)... 130 Wireless telegraph installation made compulsory (Reg. 37b) ... 130 Power for Admiralty or Shipping Controller, with concurrence of Board of Trade, to direct equipment of any British ship with safety apparatus ; ships to be painted (Reg. 37c) ... 131 Prohibition on employment in neutral state of person of enemy nationality as manager, broker or agent of (Reg. 39f) ... ... 141 Restriction on transfer of registry of British ship (Reg. 39G) 141 ■Carriage of merchandise by sea. See Merchandise. •Chartering. Of non-British ships restricted (Reg. 39d) 138 Charter of British ship registered in U.K., and other charters entered into in U.K., to be subject to the Shipping Controller's approval (Reg. 39DDD) 139 •Control. Power to make rules as to trade, ports, freight, hire, passenger rates, etc., building, equipping and requisitioning of ships (Reg. 39BBB) 135 Control of, in Harbours. Power to make regulations restricting or controlling the use of boats in any harbour or approaches thereto (Reg. 36A) 129 Embarkation on, of suspect. See Suspects. Explosives stored on vessels. See Explosives (Safety Rules). / Flags on. See Flags. Information as to Movements. Communication as to passage of any ship along coast of U.K. prohibited (Reg, 18) 101 Intoxicants. Power to prohibit the bringing of liquor on board vessels in docks (Reg. lOA) 88 Lights. Adniiralty Orders as to ships' lights (Orders, May 22, 1917 and Jan. 21, 1P18) 358,359 Pilotage. See Pilotage. *' Purchase of ship or vessel " defined ; prohibition on (Reg. 39cc)... 138 Removal of. Power to require removal of vessels from specified area(Reg.6) " 67 Prohibition on ships proceeding to sea without a licence from the Shipping Controller (Reg. 39DD) 139 Safety Rules as to (Rules, March 21 and Oct. 22, 1917) ... 349, 351 Search, seizure and detention of. See Search and Seizure. Shipbuilding Yard. See Shipbuilding Yard. Shipping Controller's Powers. See Shipping Controller. Veterinary Surg-eon. Provisions as to cocaine and opium (Reg. 40b). See Cocaine ; Opium. Vexatious Indictments Act, 1859. (22 & 23 Yict. c. 17). Application of, in England and Ireland to felonies under D. R. Amendment Act (5 Geo. 5, c. 34, s. 1 (4, 9)) 7 4i)6 Index. Viaduct. See Bridge, Viaduct, or Clxvert. Wagrons (Railway). Power of Board of Trade to take possession of and use private owners' wagons and to enforce prompt loading and unlgading of wagons (Reg. 7B(1) (a) (6) ) 70 Detention and unloading of wagons, and use of private owners' wagons when empty (5 Orders of March 16. 1917) 2t>8-274 Use of private owners' wagons for colliery purposes (Private Owners' Wagons (No. 2)0., 1917) 275^ War Crime. Liability to trial and punishment for otherwise than under D.R. Regulations saved (Reg. 59) 180 War Material. " War material " for the general purposes of the D. R. Regulations includes arms, ammunition, warlike stores and equipment and everything required for or in connection with the production thereof (Reg. 62) 182 [This definition is identical with that of 5 Geo. 5, c. 37, a. 1 (3). See under sub-head " Production " below.] [All the Orders, Notices, etc., as to war material supplies in force. February 28th, 1918, are printed in the February, 1918. Edition of the " War Material Supplies Manual," which contains an Alphabetical Table showing what " supplies " are subject to re4uisition or control, or iu which dealings are regulated, and an Introduction comprising an outline of the whole of the legislation affecting such supplies.] Dealings in. Dealings in war material to which Reg. 30a is applied by order prohibited (Reg. 30a) 120 Sale, removal, secretion, or dealing iu requisitioned war material contrary to licence, permit, or order in respect thereof, punishable (R^. 2b) 42 Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to regulate, restrict or prohibit manufacture, purchase, sale, delivery of or payment for, or other dealing in (Reg. 2e) ... 45 Exhibitions of. Exhibition prejudicing production of war material prohibited (Reg. 7A) 6& Information as to Supply, &c. Prohibition on obtaining or com- municating information as to supply, description, condition, transport, manufacture or storage of war material prohibited (Reg. 18) 101 Invention, &c. Power for Admiralty, Army Council or Minister of Munitions to require particulars of invention, &c., for better production of war material (Reg. 8cc) li Lights. Power for Minister of Munitions to restrict use of lights so as to increase production of war material (Reg. 11 A) ... ... 'JO Marking of (Unauthorised). Unauthgrised application to material of mark indicating quality or quantity, or Admiralty, Army Council, or Ministry of Munitions test (Reg. 45, par. («)) 160 Misleading Statements as to. Statements calculated to deceive persons in service of H.M. or H.M.'s Allies as to quantity or quality of, or in relation to, manufacture, testing or supply of war material punishable (Reg. 45 (A)) ... 161 Particulars of. Power to require particulars of certain businesses (Reg. 15C) .^ '.♦B Production of. " War material " defined for purposes of a. 1 (3) of Defence of Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, (5 Geo. 6, 0.37,8.1 (3)) ... 9 Powers of Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Maoitiona for increasing production of (6 Greo. 6, o. 8, s. 1 (8) ; 5 G«o. 5, c. 37, 8.1) • ••• 3,8 Indea. 4" War Material — continued. Production ov— continued. Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to requisition output ; or take possession of factory, &c.^ for manufacture of arms, warlike stores, &c. ; take possession of any factory or plant and use same for war service ; direct work in any factory or workshop and to remove plant ; require particulars of output (Reg. 7,8, 8A) 68,73 Impeding, delaying or restricting the production of war material punishable (Reg. 42) 156 Penalty on act or omission rendering war material ineffective or causing danger to any person working upon or using the the same (Reg. 42D) ... 168 Power for Admiralty, Army Council and Minister of Munitions to requisition housing accommodation for workmen engaged in production, etc., of war material ; power for Minister of Munitions to prevent ejectment of tenants in specified area (Reg. 2A) 41 Removal, from Area. Power of C. N. or M. Authority to require, or on default of owner to effect, removal of equipment, &c., and destruction of irremoveable warlike stores or destruction of (Reg. 6) •" 67 Requisition op. Power of C. N. or M. Authority to take possession of warlike stores, &c. (Reg. 2, par. (c) ) 40 •Power of Admiralty, Army Council or Minister of Munitions to take possession of war material (Reg. 2b) 42 Warrant for Arrest. See Arrest. Warwickshire. Constitution of special area under Reg. 2a (2) within which ejectment of munition workers is restricted (0., Dec. 3, 1917) 192 Water. Power for the three Agricultural Departments to require person in control of mill, &c., to regulate flow of water for prevention of floods or for draining of land (Reg. 2m (1) (t)) 56 Water Supply. Power for C. N. or M. Authority to take possession of sources of supply (Reg. 2, par. (6)) 40 Power for Army Council or person authorised by them to utilise supply for purpose of felling or removing trees (Reg. 2c) ... 44 Power for Admiralty, Army Council, or Minister of Munitions to requisition from undertakers supply to factory, building, camp or premises ; supply with Departmental concurrence outside undertaker's area (Reg. 8d) 77 Waterworks. See also Water Supply. Power for C. N. or M. Authority to take possession of (Reg. 2, par. (6)) 40 Power for C. N. or M. Authority to require controlling authority to prepare scheme for destruction of (Reg. 16) ... ... ... 99 Weapons. -See Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives ; Wab Material, &c. Weir. Opening of sluices. See Drainage of Land. Wharfs. Power to require scheme for destruction of (Reg. 16) ... 99 Admiralty Rules as to ammunition and explosives in transit (Hules. March 21, 1917) .351 Whippet Raclngr. Power to prohibit holding of meeting (Reg. 9bb) ... 81 W 3496 1{ 498 Index. PAGE. Whiskey. Prohibition on use of grain, rice, sngar, or other material specified in order for production of whiskey or other alcoholic spirits with- out permit from Minister of Munitions (Reg. 30d) 122 [No order extending Reg. 30D to other materials has (Feb. 28, 1918) been made.] Whistling- for Cabs. Power of Secretary of State to prohibit (Reg. 12D) 92 Prohibited in London (O., Aug. 14, 1917) 332 White Ensigrn. See Flags. Wife of person charged with offence. See Witness. Wild Birds. See also Game. Power to authorise killing for food supply of migratory wild birds la close season (Reg. 2r) 63 Close time for wild birds (/ootijoie (d) to Reg. 2b) ... 63 Wireless Telegrraphy. Making, dealing in or possession op apparatus. Making, buying, or selling, or having in possession or control, apparatus for transmission of messages by, without permission of Post- master-General prohibited, delivery of apparatus (possessed with or without such permission) to Postmaster-General (Reg. 22) ... 106 Search and Seizure. General Powers as to where offence against D. R. suspected. See Search and Seizure. Ships, Wireless installation on. Wireless telegraphs installation and service and certified operator made compulsory on certain British Ships (Reg. 37b) 130 Provisions as to telegraphs generally. See Telegraphs and Telephones. *' Without lawful Authority or excuse." Burden of proving that act was done " with lawful authority " or " with lawful authority or excuse " rests on person accused (Reg. 58B) 179 Witness. Evidence of depositions of witnesses engaged on naval or military service ; power to give in evidence statements of witnesses at preliminary investigations (5 & 6 Geo. 5. c. 94, ss. 1-4) ... 391^ 392 Person charged and wife or husband competent witness for the defence in England or Scotland but not in Ireland (6 Geo. 6, c. 34, 8. 2 ; yoo