§ Sir J. HASLAMasked the President of the Board of Trade the date upon which the papers were first available for the use of the Official Receiver to enable him to investigate the affairs of the Parent Coal Corporation and provide a report to be laid before the court?
§ Mr. RUNCIMAN:Most of the books and papers of the company were handed to the Official Receiver on 1st July, 1932, but the books were returned to the secretary to enable him to prepare the Statement of Affairs and were retained by him for that purpose until 30th September, 1932. Since that date great difficulty and delay have been experienced in obtaining further papers relating to the company's business, and one of the most important documents was made available to the Official Receiver only a few days ago. I understand that the Official Receiver's report has now been made.