HC Deb 19 January 1943 vol 386 c25
34. Mr. Snadden

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make available to Members of Parliament the Report of the Committee set up by him to investigate the question of marginal land cultivation?

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Allan Chapman)

The Report in question was presented by a Committee presided over by a Departmental official and was prepared for a Cabinet Committee. My right hon. Friend does not, therefore, propose its publication.

Mr. Snadden

Is the hon. Gentleman not aware that there is very great interest in this question, and will it not raise suspicions that there is something that the Government wish to hide if the whole Report is not made available?

Mr. Chapman

I do not think that is the case, but I will bring my hon. Friend's observations to the notice of my right hon. Friend.

Mr. Snadden

Can the hon. member say whether the extreme powers given to county committees were recommended in the Report?

Mr. Chapman

That is another question.

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