HC Deb 14 November 1929 vol 231 c2195
40. Mr. W. J. BROWN

asked the Home Secretary if he can now make any statement of the case of ex-Inspector John Syme?

Mr. CLYNES

I cannot add anything to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend on 31st October last.

Mr. BROWN

As the reply given on 31st October was to the effect that the Minister could make no statement, may I ask him when he expects to be in a position to make a statement?

Mr. CLYNES

I can only say that the two answers are quite consistent, and that I have nothing to add.

Mr. BROWN

May I beg the Minister to have the courtesy to tell us when he will be in a position to make a statement, and not to take refuge in that kind of reply?

Mr. CLYNES

My hon. Friend may not be aware that in the past 17 or 18 years innumerable answers have been given on the subject raised in this question, and that is why I say that I have nothing to add.

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