HC Deb 06 May 1912 vol 38 c38
Sir JOHN JACKSON

asked when the answers will be given to the petitions from. His Majesty's dockyards?

Dr. MACNAMARA

We hope to issue the replies to the petitions within the next few weeks.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that he promised these replies at Easter?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I did not promise. I said I would do my best, and that at any rate they should be published before Vote 8. I may remark that they were published much later last year.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is it not the fact that I asked the right hon. Gentleman to consider the question of publishing them at an early date, and is it not a fact that he said he would?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Yes; that is exactly what I am doing.