HC Deb 01 June 1943 vol 390 c24
43. Mr. Levy

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the Emergency Powers (Defence) Apparel and Textiles Directions (S.R. & O. No. 672 of 1943), signed on 10th May, and which came into operation on Saturday, 15th May, was not received by an hon. Member who has requested the Vote Office to send him all such Orders till 17th May; and on what date it was available to the public?

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Assheton)

The Order was available to the public and the Vote Office on 14th May. Distribution of papers by the Vote Office is a matter for the Officers of the House.

Mr. Levy

I put this Question down to the President of the Board of Trade because it dealt with apparel and textiles. Why has it been transferred to the Treasury?

Mr. Assheton

I should imagine that it is because the Treasury is responsible for stationery.

Mr. Levy

Would not that apply to all Orders where the Stationery Office is obviously concerned with paper?

Mr. Assheton

This is a question of publications.