Lieut.-Colonel W. THORNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions what was the total capital outlay of the British Cellulose Company on 1st August, 1918; how much of this had been provided by the State, either in rebate of Excess Profits Duty or in any other form, and what were the total liabilities of the State in respect to this outlay; whether any further capital outlay has taken place since 1st August, 1918; and, if so, does any liability rest upon the State to recoup the whole or part of any such outlay?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer given on: 3rd July to his question on this subject. Until the Committee appointed by the Government have reported I do not think it desirable to make any statement.