§ 36. Mr. KELLYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received more than one memorandum from members of the Enemy Debts Department asking for inquiry into one aspect and another of the administration of the Department; and, if so, what action was taken in each case?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSBesides the memorandum which has been the subject of the hon. Member's previous questions, a few complaints have been received in the past in regard to the conduct of the Clearing Office. These were fully investigated at the time and suitable action was taken as necessary.
§ Mr. KELLYDoes the statement that "suitable action was taken" mean that the charges were not proved and that the people did not have any punishment for what are termed the misdeeds mentioned in the charges?
§ Mr. WILLIAMSI do not think anything in the nature of grave charges have been made at any time. I have in mind one case in which two members of the staff were admonished for doing something which was thought to be undesirable.