HC Deb 06 June 1928 vol 218 cc171-2
19. Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the position with regard to the Dead Sea salt concessions, he will appoint an independent Committee of Inquiry to investigate the whole matter?

Mr. AMERY

No, Sir.

Colonel H OWARD-BURY

Is my right hon. Friend aware that there is far greater need to have a Committee of Inquiry here than there was with regard to the MacBrayne contract, as this is a matter of Imperial importance?

Mr. KIRKWOOD

None of your Dead Sea fruits here.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. and gallant Member can give his opinions when he is on the Front Bench.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Is the hon. and gallant Member entitled to cast reflections on certain Members who sit in other parts of the House?

Mr. SPEAKER

I was suggesting to the hon. and gallant Member that he should wait until he is on the Front Bench before he snakes these little speeches.