HC Deb 14 July 1931 vol 255 c229
38. Mr. MORLEY

asked the Prime Minister if and when he will allow Parliamentary time, at an early date, for a discussion on the report of the Macmillan Committee?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

This report which has taken many months to prepare merits careful and deliberate study. In any event, having regard to the programme of business announced to the House a few days ago, opportunity for discussion before the Adjournment could not be afforded.

Mr. BROCKWAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the House any indication of when the Government will be in a, position to make any recommendations arising out of this report?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Government will give hon. Members a reasonable chance of studying it.

Mr. MACLEAN

Will the Government publish the minutes of evidence given to the Commission where that evidence was not of a private and confidential character?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, that cannot possibly be done.