Veto veto ("withholding Royal Assent") was last exercised in 1708 by Queen Anne with the Scottish Militia Bill 1708. The House of Lords used to have an effective power of veto by refusing to concur in bills adopted by the House of Commons. However, reform first by a Liberal government and then by a Labour government has limited its powers. The Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 reduced its powers: they can now only amend and delay legislation. They can delay legislation for up to one year. Under the 1911 Act, money bills (those concerning finance) cannot be delayed, and under
An Act to incorporate the German Society of Montreal migrate its incorporation to the Province's "Companies Act". In the provincial statutes, there has been no mention of the "Act" since its entry in Volume II of the "Revised Statutes of the Province of Quebec" in 1888. An Act to incorporate the German Society of Montreal An Act to incorporate the German Society of Montreal (the "Act") is a public act of the Parliament of the Province of Canada, introduced, passed and assented to in the 3rd Session of the 8th Parliament in 1865, the 28th year of the reign of Queen Victoria. The purpose of the legislation was to