CONFIDENTIAL 9 GEO. 6. Emergency Laws 1 (Transitional Provisions). DRAFT OF A BILL TO A.D. 1945. Provide for the continuation of certain Defence Regula- tions during a limited period notwithstanding the expiry of the Emergency Powers (Defence) Acts, 1939 to 1945, and for the extension of certain enactments the duration or operation of which depends on the duration of the said Acts; for the permanent enact- ment of provisions contained in certain other Defence Regulations; for establishing the ownership of the Crown of goods requisitioned under emergency powers; for the repeal of the Exchequer and Audit Departments (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1939; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.