HC Deb 02 April 1913 vol 51 c374
50. Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement about the future of Stafford House?

The PRIME MINISTER

The House will, I am sure, have learned with regret, from the correspondence which has just been published, that Sir William Lever has felt it necessary to withdraw his generous offer which was under the consideration of His Majesty's Government.

Mr. KING

Will the right hon. Gentleman approach Sir W. Lever, and point out the grave losses which are imposed upon the community and the Empire at large by the action of practically one gentleman?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have written a letter.