HC Deb 17 February 1938 vol 331 cc2063-4
58. Mr. Mander

asked the Home Secretary whether he will arrange that the report of the Chief Inspector of Factories is published before the Home Office Vote is discussed in this House?

Sir S. Hoare

This is an important report, the preparation of which necessarily takes some time, but there will be no avoidable delay in its publication. As the hon. Member is aware, it does not rest with me to settle the date on which the Home Office Vote is discussed.

Mr. Mander

In view of the fact that experience shows how inconvenient it is for us to have to discuss the Home Office Vote without having seen this valuable report, will the right hon. Gentleman instruct his officials to speed up publication of the report this year?

Sir S. Hoare

As I say, it is difficult, because this is such a very complicated report. We shall print it as soon as we can.