HC Deb 16 May 1918 vol 106 cc548-9W
Commander BELLAIRS

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he will suggest to the Paper Controller that companies should be prohibited from circulating copies of the minutes of proceedings at annual general meetings except in the cases where shareholders apply for the same to the companies concerned?

Mr. WARDLE

My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The President of the Board of Trade is not prepared to stop the circulation of all reports of companies' meetings except on request, in view of the fact that such reports often contain matter of importance. The Paper Controller will, however, be glad to consider any cases brought to his notice in which the reports involve evident waste of paper, with a view to considering what action can usefully be taken to prevent the waste.