§ 19. Mr. O'GRADYasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, as representing the Insurance Commissioners, whether the Commissioners have received an appeal from M. E. Murray, M.P.S., of Leeds, stating that long outstanding accounts for the supply of drugs to the local insurance committee have not been paid; and, if so, whether, in view of the hardship inflicted on the small tradesmen by these non-payments, steps will be at once taken to meet this claim and all such claims in future?.
§ The CHANCELLOR of the DUCHY Of LANCASTER (Mr. Montagu)I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given yesterday to the hon. Member for South Islington, of which I am sending him a copy.