HC Deb 09 July 1931 vol 254 cc2263-4
48. Mr. W. J. BROWN

asked the Prime Minister whether he has considered the request made to him that he should receive a deputation with regard to Miss Douglas-Pennant's dismissal from the Women's Royal Auxiliary Force; and whether he proposes to receive the deputation?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The Prime Minister has proposed to the chairman of the meeting from which a request for a deputation came that he, with the solicitor who is said to have new facts in his possession, should, with any others, see the Attorney-General who will in due course report to him the results.

Mr. BROWN

Is it not the fact that the Attorney-General's power to produce a statement upon this case is entirely destroyed by the over-riding obligation laid down by the Prime Minister that any settlement must have the prior consent of Lord Weir, and that as long as that provision remains there is no hope of a settlement?

Mr. SNOWDEN

There are a number of statements in the hon. Member's supplementary question which could not be substantiated.

Mr. BROWN

Would the Chancellor of the Exchequer mind saying which statements cannot be substantiated?