§ 131. Mr. Butcherasked the Minister of Works when a firm of Spalding solicitors, whose name and address has been communicated to him, may expect to receive a reply to their letters of 19th April, 1947, 6th June, 1947, 17th October, 1947, and 19th December, 1947.
§ Mr. KeyAn officer of the Department visited the firm on 15th January to apologise for the failure to reply and to explain the circumstances. I must express regret for this failure which is the subject of inquiry within the Department.