§ MR. JOHN ELLIS (Notts, Rushcliffe)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury in how many days after the Debate is the contractor of the Authorised Debates bound to have the complete Report ready; and will he lay the terms of the new contract upon the Table?
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURYThe following condition is included in the contract—
The contractor shall, on the third day after delivery, excluding Sundays, cause to be delivered to the Members who have delivered them, two copies of proofs in slip of all speeches delivered, for correction by the Members concerned; two clear days shall be allowed for correction; and on the seventh day the contractor shall publish his Report containing the speeches.These terms are repeated from previous contracts. I will have a copy of the existing contract laid upon the Table.