§ 34. Captain Viscount CURZONasked the Prime Minister whether the Southborough Committee has yet presented its final Report; and, if not, whether the Report will be published before the Whitsuntide recess?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. William Graham)I understand that the Southborough Committee hopes to present its final report at an early date, but I am unable at this stage to say by what date it will be published.
§ Viscount CURZONMay we take it that this Report will be expedited as far as possible?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes, The Noble Lord may take it that the Report will be available soon.
§ Mr. BETTERTONIs the publication of the White Paper being expedited?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes, that was my in formation, and that was what I intended to convey to the Noble Lord in my reply.