47. Lieut-Colonel MURRAYasked the Prime Minister whether he is in a position to announce the appointment of a successor to the Earl of Reading as British Ambassador to the United States of America?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is in the negative.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYWill the right hon. Gentleman invite the Prime Minister to come to the House to hear the views of hon. Members on the deplorable delay in making this appointment?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI quite realise the harm delay is doing, and last week I said I hoped I should be able to make an announcement at the end of the week. I much regret I have not been able to do so, but the House may be assured that the Prime Minister is doing his best to fill the appointment.
§ Sir S. HOAREWill my right hon. Friend be able to give an answer at the end of this week?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI was so unsuccessful in my hopes last week that I hesitate to express them again.