HC Deb 05 June 1919 vol 116 cc2203-4
53. Lieut.-Colonel POWNALL

asked the Prime Minister whether he is yet in a position to publish the Report on the consular service and to state the intentions of the Government with regard thereto?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Cabinet has decided upon a complete reorganisation of the consular service, and steps are being taken to carry this into effect as quickly as possible. It is not proposed to publish this Report, which was a memorandum prepared in a Government Department for the guidance of the Cabinet.

Captain ORMSBY-GORE

Will the decisions of the Cabinet be published?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think there will be no objection later on to ask the President of the Board of Trade to make a statement on what is being done.