§ 57. Mr. Manderasked the Paymaster-General whether he is now prepared to make a statement with reference to the 673 work of his Department dealing with post-war reconstruction; the number and nature of inquiries instituted; and the progress made?
§ The Paymaster-General (Sir William Jowitt)If there is any general desire that such a statement should be made, I am prepared to make one on a convenient occasion.
§ Mr. ManderIs not my right hon. and learned Friend going to answer the rest of the Question?
§ Sir W. JowittI think we had better await the statement if one is proposed to be made.
§ Mr. BellengerDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman propose to make a statement, because I think it would be the desire of the House that he should make one very soon?
§ Sir W. JowittI have already said I am prepared to make a statement on a suitable occasion.
§ Mr. ManderIf representations are made through the usual channels, may I take it that the right hon. and learned Gentleman is quite prepared to initiate a Debate?
§ Sir W. JowittCertainly.