HC Deb 05 May 1948 vol 450 c1261
45. Mr. Butcher

asked the Prime Minister if he will arrange for the speeches made by himself and the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Woodford (Mr. Churchill) in Church House on Wednesday, 28th April, to be printed as a White Paper.

The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)

I have been asked to reply. The unveiling in Church House of an inscribed panel commemorating meetings of the House of Commons during the war years was a memorable occasion, but my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister does not think that the suggestion made by the hon. Member would be suitable.

Mr. Butcher

While I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his reply and appreciate the reasons for his refusal, may I ask him if he will invite his right hon. Friend to consider recording in some way in the history of this House the temporary occupancy of Church House?

Mr. Morrison

I understand that there was a report. Perhaps it would meet the wishes of the hon. Member if we were to put a record in the Library so that it may be available.

Mr. Butcher

I am very much obliged to the right hon. Gentleman.