HC Deb 20 December 1927 vol 212 c183

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a Return be Ordered showing with reference to Session 1927 (1) the total number of days on which the House sat; and (2) the days on which Business of Supply was considered (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 164, of Session 1926)."—(The Chairman of Ways and Means.)

Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS

I should like to raise a protest again against the continued preparation and printing of these documents. I raised a protest this time last year, and was told that the cost was only £60 or £70, and that it is desired to continue these Returns on the grounds of historic interest. Frankly, I do not think that anybody makes any use of these Returns, and, while £60 or £70 is not a large sum of money, it would be fitting that the House of Com

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