HC Deb 22 October 1918 vol 110 cc593-4
47. Mr. G. LAMBERT

asked the Prime Minister when the Report with regard to the British Cellulose Company will be presented to Parliament; and whether directors and officials of the company are serving the Government in any capacity?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Committee anticipate a complicated and prolonged enquiry, and I am not in a position to state when their Report will be completed. As far as I have been able to ascertain, the answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.

Colonel ASHLEY

Will counsel be allowed to appear on behalf of the interested parties?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have not asked about counsel; that must be a matter to be regulated by the preceding circumstances.

Colonel ASHLEY

Will witnesses be allowed to appear and to give evidence?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As I have already said the form of procedure will largely depend upon the discretion of the Chairman of the Committee, and the other members.