§ 47. Mr. Sorensenasked the Prime Minister whether an interim report will be issued on the Royal Commission oh Workmen's Compensation, in view of the public demand for such a report; and when the Royal Commission is likely to complete its duties and be able to issue a full report to His Majesty's Government?
§ The Prime MinisterAs the hon. Member will appreciate, the Royal Commission, who are well aware of the urgency of their task and are prosecuting it with all speed, must deal with a very great mass of evidence, written and oral, before they can reach their conclusions. The date of the presentation of the final report and the question of issuing any interim report can with confidence be left to the discretion of the Commission.
§ Mr. SorensenHaving regard to the present unjust position, would not the Prime Minister make some representation to the Commission with a view to expediting their report?
§ The Prime MinisterI have already conveyed to the Commission the substance of the question which has been addressed to me, and of my answer.
§ Sir Arnold WilsonIs the Prime Minister aware that the Trades Union Congress, who had eight months' notice of this inquiry, have not yet submitted their evidence?
§ Mr. SilvermanCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any request has been made to the Royal Commission to consider different aspects of the question separately, so that they might be enabled to make interim reports on the more urgent ones?
§ The Prime MinisterI cannot say.