HC Deb 27 April 1911 vol 24 c1972
Mr. JOHN WARD

asked the Attorney General whether he can advise Members as to the power or otherwise of the Development Commissioners to make advances for industrial development in the United Kingdom under Part I. of the Development Act of 1909?

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL (Sir Rufus Isaacs)

In answer to my hon. Friend I cannot advise Members of this House as to the power of the Development Commissioners. My duty is to advise the Crown.