HC Deb 11 April 1927 vol 205 c28
89. Colonel WOODCOCK

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he has arrived at any decision as to the closing of the Government printing works in Hare Street?

Mr. McNEILL

The answer is in the negative.

Colonel WOODCOCK

In view of the recent report and recommendations of the State Printing Committee can the right hon. Gentleman say when a decision is going to be arrived at?

Mr. McNEILL

I do not know that I entirely accept the view of my hon. and gallant Friend as regards the Committee.

Mr. NAYLOR

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the closing down of this establishment would deprive the Chancellor of the Exchequer of a revenue of £9,000 a year?

90. Colonel WOODCOCK

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number employed on the staff of the Stationery Office for the past three years?

Mr. McNEILL

The employeés of the Stationery Office on the 1st April, 1925, 1926 and 1927, numbered respectively 3,254, 3,144 and 3,119.