§ 11. Sir Arnold Wilsonasked the Home Secretary whether the evidence given to the Stewart and Rolleston Committees on workmen's compensation, so far as not given in confidence, will be published simultaneously with the reports?
§ Sir S. HoareI presume that in referring to the Rolleston Committee my hon. Friend intended to refer to the Rehabilitation Committee under the chairmanship of Sir Malcolm Delevingne. It is only in very exceptional circumstances that the publication of evidence given before Departmental Committees is authorised. While, therefore, any representations that might be received in favour of publication of the evidence before these two committees would be carefully considered, a strong case would have to be shown to justify a departure from the established practice.
§ Sir A. WilsonWill my right hon. Friend be willing at least to put this into the Library in order that hon. Members may have an opportunity of judging the nature of the evidence presented?
§ Sir S. HoareI will consider my hon. Friend's request, and see whether that is possible.