HC Deb 30 July 1952 vol 504 c1458
11. Mr. Ian Winterbottom

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps he has taken to implement the undertaking to bring before the Commissioners for regulating the Offices of the House of Commons the appointment of a fourth Clerk at the Table of this House.

Mr. Lyttelton

I have written to Mr. Speaker and I understand that he is taking up the matter with the other Commissioners.

Mr. Winterbottom

Is the Secretary of State aware that this statement will give very great satisfaction to the House and to the Colonial Legislatures who have received such help from the Table Office and particularly from the Clerk-Assistant?

Mr. Lyttelton

This gives me an opportunity of adding to what the hon. Member has said by expressing my very great gratitude for the work that has been done in this matter by the Table Office.

Mr. Stokes

As a matter of interest, where does the right hon. Gentleman propose to place the body?

Mr. Lyttelton

Perhaps we might have the views of the right hon. Gentleman.