HC Deb 20 June 1940 vol 362 c235
47. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Prime Minister whether he has given consideration to the Special Report from the Select Committee on National Expenditure; and whether it is intended to take action upon the report?

Mr. Attlee

I would remind my hon. Friend that the House itself considered this report on 29th May and ordered that the Co-ordinating Sub-Committee of the Select Committee should, in certain circumstances, be empowered to address memoranda to the Prime Minister for the consideration of the War Cabinet. I need hardly assure the House that any such memorandum receives the most careful and urgent attention of the Government.

Mr. Davidson

Have any steps been taken in regard to individuals who have been proved by the report to have been guilty of maladministration of finance?

Mr. Attlee

Appropriate action will be taken on the Memorandum.

Mr. Davidson

We hope so.