§ 47. Mr. HANCOCKasked the Prime Minister whether the office of Food Controller was offered to Mr. R. Smillie, and, if so, was the offer made in writing and unconditionally; and, if so made, was it declined?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMr. Smillie was offered the appointment and refused it unconditionally. The offer was not made in writing.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWas the refusal unconditional, and was the offer unconditional?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI understand the refusal was unconditional.
§ Mr. PRINGLEBut the offer; was that unconditional?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWSo far as I know.