HC Deb 30 May 1927 vol 207 cc21-2
43. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Home Secretary on what date the photographic copy of the document stolen from the War Office came into his possession; and on what date the authorities at the War Office informed him of the disappearance of the document?

Captain HACKING

The information that the document was missing together with the photostat was given to my right hon. Friend on the 11th May.

Mr. W. THORNE

Are not all such important documents kept in a strong safe at the War Office, and is not someone responsible for the control of the key, and would it not be possible to find out how the documents got out of the sale?

Captain HACKING

I cannot answer for the War Office. Perhaps the hon. Member will address his question to the Secretary of State for War.