§ Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many requests for permission to raise capital have been received by the Treasury since the outbreak of the War; and if he can give the names of the petitioners, the sums in question, and the official decision in each case?
§ Mr. McKENNAAs already stated by my right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary, the information asked for is not available and could only be obtained either by interfering with the duties of the present staff or engaging additional staff. I hope that in these circumstances my hon. Friend will not press his request.