§ 66. Mr. DIXEYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the desirability of publishing the Report of the Committee on iron and steel and the relationship of the same to the coal trade?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe inquiry into the iron and steel industry was considered by the Committee of Civil Research. As the Prime Minister has already stated, it would be contrary to established practice to publish the Report of a Cabinet Committee.
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes, Sir. It was announced by the Prime Minister when he gave his answer in the House. I cannot tell him the exact date now, but if he will communicate with me I will give him the exact date.
Captain CROOKSHANKIs it a fact that it was two years ago, and have not circumstances changed considerably since then?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe Prime Minister has answered many questions on that subject since that date.