§ 54. Sir H. Williamsasked the Lord President of the Council how many Statutory Rules and Orders were issued in 1944; how many of these were printed; and for comparison, the corresponding figures for 1943.
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Peake)I have been asked to reply. The number of Statutory Rules and Orders issued in 1944 was 1,479 of which 1,074 were printed in the Statutory Rules and Orders series. The corresponding figures for 1943 are 1,792 and 1,380.
Major LloydWill my right hon. Friend be prepared to relate that substantial reduction to the agitation in this House?