HC Deb 24 October 1918 vol 110 cc955-6W
Sir ARTHUR FELL

asked the Minister of Munitions whether steps are being taken to ensure the presentation of the accounts of national factories for the year ending 31st March, 1918, by the 31st January, 1919, the date prescribed in the Act; and when he anticipates being in a position to submit these accounts to the Comptroller and Auditor-General for examination?

Mr. KELLAWAY

The accounts of the 244 national factories, mines, quarries, etc., and the consolidated production statement and balance-sheet, as at the 31st March, 1918, were completed on the 25th September last and presented to the Treasury and Comptroller and Auditor-General on the 3rd of this month.