HC Deb 04 February 1937 vol 319 c1756
35. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Home Secretary whether he can arrange for the publication of the annual report of the Factory Department at an earlier date than has been the case hitherto?

Sir J. Simon

As the hon. Member is aware, the preparation of this volume involves considerable labour, and I am afraid I can hold out no prospect of any substantial change in the time of publication without drastically shortening the report.

Mr. Davies

Does it not seem strange that nearly every other Government Department is able to issue its report earlier than the Factory Department?

Sir J. Simon

I have no doubt the hon. Gentleman's recollection will serve him that that was so in his time.

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