§ 78. Sir GEORGE PENNYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet reached a decision regarding the publication of the report of the inquiry into the iron and steel industry?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMHis Majesty's Government has decided to adhere to the decision which was given by the Prime Minister in this matter on 1st July.
§ Sir G. PENNYIs it for political reasons that this report is being with-held?
§ Mr. GRAHAMNo. There is every reason why the reorganisation of this industry should be encouraged, and on that ground it was considered advisable not to publish the report.
§ Sir PHILIP CUNLIFFE- LISTERWhile it may be inadvisable to publish the report, why does not the right hon. Gentleman publish the recommendations?
§ Mr. GRAHAMFor the reason I gave the right hon. Gentleman during the debate, that any summary would convey a very misleading impression.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the reason that it discloses a complete condemnation of the Government policy?
§ Mr. GRAHAMNo, most emphatically that is not the reason.
§ Mr. MARLEYIs it for political reasons that the other side want publication?