§ 42. Mr. WILSON-FOXasked the Minister of Reconstruction, if he will make a statement before the Adjournment in re- 886 lation to the work of his Department; and, in particular, if he will inform the House as to the inquiries which he has instituted as to the lines upon which they are proceeding and as to the conclusions at which he has arrived, in all cases where this information can be given without detriment to the public interest?
§ The MINISTER of RECONSTRUCTION (Dr. Addison)My hon. Friend is doubtless aware that, in accordance with the provisions of the Act under which the Ministry was set up, a report of the work of the Department will be laid before Parliament in the autumn. If it were desired that a statement should be made before the Adjournment, my right hon. Friend, the Leader of the House, would doubtless consider whether such a desire could be met, having regard to the other demands upon the time available.