PAPER CONSOLIDATION ORDER.

HC Deb 18 April 1918 vol 105 c548

11. Mr. MARRIOTT

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused to traders, and the loss likely to accrue to the State, by the provisions of the Paper Consolidation Order; and, if so, whether he is prepared to modify the terms of the Order in the manner suggested by chambers of commerce and other representative trading bodies?

Sir A. STANLEY

I have recently received a deputation on this subject, and their representations are now being considered by the Paper Controller.

Mr. BILLING

Having regard to the shortage of paper, will the right hon. Gentleman make representations to the Government to save paper by refraining from confirming oral questions in this House by written answers.

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.