HC Deb 11 December 1911 vol 32 cc1907-8
Captain CRAIG

asked to whom official bags for the conveyance of papers and correspondence were issued; and whether any register was kept either in the Stationery Office or the departments of the persons to whom these bags were issued?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. McKinnon Wood)

Requisitions on the Stationery Office for official bags for the conveyance of papers and correspondence are signed by an authorised officer of the department requiring them. This officer is also responsible for the issue of the bags.

Captain CRAIG

Are they issued to Members of this House other than those connected with Government Departments?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Not as far as I am aware.

Captain CRAIG

To any officials connected with the United Irish League?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Not as far as I am aware.

Captain CRAIG

Why does the hon. Member for South Galway have one?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I was not aware that he had one.

Captain CRAIG

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries into the matter?