HC Deb 21 June 1950 vol 476 c1288
45. Mr. Erroll

asked the Prime Minister if he will publish an up to date list by Departments of all accounts and papers which for any reason, statutory or otherwise, are required to be presented periodically to this House.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

Yes, Sir. I propose to lay a copy of this list in the Library. It will not include Estimates, or Appropriation Accounts.

Mr. Erroll

Could lists be made available to all Members, instead of just one copy being placed in the Library?

The Prime Minister

I really think there is no special reason why that should be done. The hon. Member is asking, as he is entitled to ask, for very voluminous information—I do not know for what purpose—but if it is put in the Library it will be available to everyone.

Sir H. Williams

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Press have no access to the Library?

The Prime Minister

I am not aware that the Press have any interest in this.