HC Deb 10 June 1931 vol 253 cc985-6
6. Mr. GODFREY LOCKER-LAMP-SON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now supply for the use of Members copies of Mr. Justice Feetham's report on Shanghai?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

Two copies of Volume I of the report have been placed in the Library of the House. I have considered the question of supplying copies to individual Members, but, in view of the expense which would be involved, I doubt whether this can be justified. Volume II has not yet been published.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

In view of the great importance of this report, before we have a Debate, which must come very soon, ought not the right hon. Gentleman to supply Members with a certain number of copies?

Mr. HENDERSON

It is a matter for the House, if there is a general desire that we should spend 5s. per volume for 600 odd Members. I am sure all the House will be not be so interested in the question as perhaps the right hon. Gentleman is. There are two copies in the Library.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Will these copies be on sale?

Mr. HENDERSON

Yes.