HC Deb 08 December 1937 vol 330 cc385-6
48. Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether, before the report of the Falmouth Committee is completed, he will satisfy him self that all processes at present working commercially have been examined; and whether the claims of all others which have offered evidence will be published with the report?

The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence (Sir Thomas Inskip)

As I informed the hon. Member last week, the Falmouth Committee have completed their report. I have to-day received it. As regards the second part of the question, until I have read the report I am unable to make any statement as to publication.

Mr. Edwards

Will the right hon. Gentleman let us know when the report will be published?

Sir T. Inskip

I have said that, until I have read the report, I can make no statement.

Mr. James Griffiths

Do the Government propose to act upon the committee's recommendations without first consulting the House of Commons as to the desirability of those recommendations?

Sir T. Inskip

If the hon. Gentleman will allow me to read the report, I may be able to answer him.