46. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the only opportunity afforded for discussion on the Government's future appointments of directors of the Suez Canal Company is limited to a Consolidated Fund Debate, he will, in future, render it possible for Parliament to consider these Government appointments, either by making them by Order-in-Council, or by including in the Treasury or Board of Trade vote the income on the Government's Suez Canal shares, even if no money is voted for the directors by Parliament?
§ Mr. AttleeIn view of the fact that there are opportunities other than that mentioned by the hon. Member of raising the matter referred to, I do not think that any change such as those suggested would be convenient or desirable.
Mr. De la BèreMy right hon. Friend will appreciate that it is desirable that close examination and a good deal of thought should be given to all these appointments in future, and I am sure he will agree with me in my desire to see the condition improved.