HC Deb 24 February 1944 vol 397 cc974-5
46. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Prime Minister whether he has considered the protest sent to him by the Rawtenstall Town Council against the continued absence of their Member of Parliament in Australia, the hon. Member for Rossendale (Mr. Cross); and what reply has been tendered.

Mr. Attlee

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has seen the letter from the town council and has had an acknowledgment sent to it. On the general question, there is nothing to add to what was said on behalf of the Government in the recent Debates. The particular issue is obviously one between a Member and his constituents.

Mr. Rhys Davies

May we take it that all that the Rawtenstall Town Council received was an acknowledgment of their letter? Would it be too much to ask the Prime Minister to send them a copy of the OFFICIAL REPORT SO that they can read the Debate on this issue?