§ 5. Mr. KELLYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Report of the investigation into the Enemy Debts Department has been considered; and, if so, will the decision arrived at be communicated to Members of this House?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe Report of the investigation into the accounting procedure of the Enemy Debts Department shows that the system adopted is satisfactorily performing its function, but that the completion of the work on existing lines must necessarily take a considerable time. It makes a number of suggestions, which are being carefully examined, but I am not at present in a position to make any statement upon them.
§ Mr. KELLYIs there a possibility of the result of the right hon. Gentleman's consideration being made known to the House?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes, Sir, I think so. But that is a very difficult question to answer. When dealing with a number of small Departmental points, or some slight matter of administration here or there, one cannot take an obscure case and make a speech about it. If the matter is referred to on the Vote for my Department, I shall be glad to give an explanation.