HC Deb 10 November 1927 vol 210 cc355-6
48. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Prime Minister if his attention has been called to a statement recently made by the "Daily Mail" newspaper to the effect that the sale of honours is being continued by the present administration; and if the Government contemplates taking any action against this newspaper?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.

Mr. THURTLE

If I bring to the Prime Minister's knowledge the exact passage in the "Daily Mail" leader in which this charge is formulated, will he then make inquiries into the matter?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am always pleased to read anything that any hon. Member sends me.

Mr. THURTLE

Will the Prime Minister give an undertaking to have an inquiry made into this charge, if I bring it to his notice?

The PRIME MINISTER

If I made inquiries into all the charges that appear in the Press, I should be doing nothing else.

Mr. THURTLE

Arising out of the unsatisfactory nature of the Prime Minister's reply, I feel bound to give notice that I will take the earliest convenient opportunity of raising this question on the Adjournment.