MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AS DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC COMPANIES.

HC Deb 02 May 1898 vol 57 cc33-4

MR. FIELD

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he will grant a Return of the Members of this House who are directors of one or more public companies?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I do not think any useful purpose would be gained by such a Return?

MR. MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)

"Is the right honourable gentleman aware that 23 Ministers divide 47 directorates amongst them?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

No; I am not aware of that.

MR. MACNEILL

Well, I am informed it is so.