The following question stood on the Order Paper in tire name of Mr. THUILTLE:76. To ask the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the figures for the year ended 31st December, 1925, of the Federation of British Industries, showing the total receipts, working expenses, officers' salaries, allowances, amid expenses, respectively?
§ Mr. W. THORNEMay I put Question No. 76?
§ Mr. SPEAKERHas the hon. Member been asked to do so by the hon. Member in whose name the question stands?
§ Mr. THORNENo, Sir; but I should like to have the privilege.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODQuestions 53, 54 and 55 have not been answered.
§ Mr. McNEILLWith my hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate the available information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the information:
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe Minister is not here.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWhat will you do about that, Mr. Speaker? The Minister ought to be here.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe Minister was here on the first round. He is not obliged to be here on the second round, if hon. Members are not present to put their questions earlier.