HC Deb 15 July 1913 vol 55 cc1074-5W
Mr. KING

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to a large number of circulars, headed the Fighting Fund and bearing the telegraphic address Combative, London, which have been issued on House of Commons paper; whether he is aware that stamped reply envelopes of House of Commons stationery were sent out with this circular; whether such use of House of Commons paper and envelopes for circulars not connected with the work of Parliament has been authorised by the Treasury or any other competent authority; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I am aware of the use of House of Commons paper and envelopes in the connection referred to by my hon. Friend. Hon. Members desiring to have a large supply of House of Commons stationery for any purpose other than ordinary official correspondence may obtain it, under an arrangement made some three years ago, by paying far it.