HC Deb 14 July 1977 vol 935 cc263-4W
Mr. Norman Lamont

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to publish the Carter Report on the Post Office.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Later this month.

Mr. Norman Lamont

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how long the Carter Report on the Post Office has been at the printers.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The first copy was sent to the printers on 16th May and the copy as revised by the Carter Committee was sent on 13th June. The pages as revised by the Committee were passed for press on 24th June.

Mr. Norman Lamont

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will ensure the Carter Report on the Post Office is published in time to allow a debate before the adjournment.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The report will be published later this month. Whether time can be found for a debate on it before the adjournment is not a matter for me.