§ 8. Colonel DAYasked the Home Secretary whether he has now received the Report of the Home Office inquiry concerning the case of R. A. Ellerington, chief constable of St. Helens; and whether he can make a statement?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI can add nothing to the reply which I gave on the 24th November to the hon. Member for the Edge Hill Division of Liverpool (Mr. Hayes).
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether he has had any communication with the Watch Committee?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes, the Watch Committee has communicated with me.
§ Colonel DAYCannot the right hon. Gentleman accelerate this matter?
Sir W. JOYNSDN-HICKSI think the matter is taking its course. As soon as I am in a position to make any statement I shall gladly do so.