HC Deb 05 December 1912 vol 44 c2482
55. Mr. MILDMAY

asked the Secretary to the Treasury why those responsible for the supply of writing materials in the Library and elsewhere have been forbidden to issue further supplies of rough writing-paper and envelopes; why Members are to be in this way deprived of the opportunity of using any but very smooth writing-paper of an inferior quality; and whether he is aware that dissatisfaction has been very generally expressed by hon. Members in this connection?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Masterman)

I think there has been some misunderstanding on this matter, but I understand that rough writing-paper and envelopes are now available for the use of hon. Members.

Mr. SWIFT MacNEILL

Will the smooth writing-paper continue to be provided?

Mr. MASTERMAN

Yes.

Lord BALCARRES

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the propriety of improving the quality of the smooth writing-paper?

Mr. MASTERMAN

My attention has not been called to this matter, but I will inquire into it.

Mr. C. BATHURST

The Publications Committee found that the most expensive paper used in the House was only used elsewhere in Buckingham Palace.