§ 48. Colonel GRETTON (for Mr. STEWART SANDEMAN)asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the permanent heads of departments of the Civil Service meet at regular intervals; and, if so, whether minutes are kept of these meetings?
§ Mr. McNEILLNo, Sir.
§ Captain GARRO-J0NESIf these minutes were published, would it not involve His Majesty's Ministers in proceedings for libel?
§ Mr. McNEILLThere are no minutes, because there are no meetings.