HC Deb 16 June 1921 vol 143 cc597-8
38. Mr. CHARLES BARRIE

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the Report of the Committee which was appointed under the chairmanship of Lord Cave to investigate certain allegations made against officials employed by the Ministry of Munitions by an hon. Member of this House; and what action, if any, he proposes to take?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir, I have seen the Report, but in view of the findings of the Committee, I do not see that any action is necessary.

Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

Has the right hon. Gentleman any information as to the origin of these very serious allegations, which have been held to be disproved?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have no information except that which I have received from reading the valuable Report of Lord Cave's Committee.

Lieut.-Colonel WILLEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman state what will be the total cost to the taxpayer of the inquiry into these unfounded charges, including the retention of numerous officials in the service pending the report of the tribunal?

Mr. SPEAKER

Will the hon. and gallant Member please put that down; it is a matter of figures.