Wednesday, 11 February 1942
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.]
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give the House any information about our present relations with the Assyrian Christians, especially whether any of them are serving...
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, when he expects to introduce legislation in connection with the Foreign Office re-organisation foreshadowed by him last year?
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether his attention has been called to the protest made by the Minister for Eire at Washington against the landing of American troops in...
asked the Secretary of State for Air (1) whether he will give the approximate number of aircraft factories and tank factories, respectively, in Germany; and how many of each of these have been...
asked the Secretary of State for Air what compensation he proposes to offer in a case of which he has been informed, for illegal sentence whereby an aircraftman was placed under close arrest for...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that, on 22nd January, a party of trainees were sent from a Western camp to an Eastern aerodrome, the name of which has been supplied to...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that a recent Air Council instruction, printing a list of about 3,000 Air Force passes and entry permits, which have been lost, and...
asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will state broadly the considerations governing the allocation of Air Ministry contracts for the construction of aerodromes at the present time?
asked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he is aware that the works committee of a large aircraft factory recently applied to his Department for the reception of a deputation to complain...
asked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he will instruct his adviser on public relations to proceed forthwith to an aero-engine factory, which has been identified to him, and report as...
asked the Minister of Aircraft Production whether he can make a statement upon the practice of his Department in relation to the supervision of contracts let to private firms, and to the check...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport when it is hoped to complete the extension of the Western Avenue bypassing Uxbridge, as practically no work has been done in...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether the position of railwaymen is safeguarded for reinstatement when they return to civilian life if such railwaymen have...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is aware that the railway company at Killin, Perthshire, refuses to accept deer carcases for transportation by...
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Information whether, in view of the widespread changes brought about as a result of the war, he will consider the introduction of legislation to...
Mr. De la Bère: asked the Minister of Information whether, in view of the existing control of all large channels of publicity, such as the British Broadcasting Corporation and large...
asked the Minister of Information whether he is aware that large sums of public money are being paid by the British Broadcasting Corporation to radio stars or their agents, out of proportion to...
asked the Minister of Information what body advises on the subsidising of periodicals to the Middle East; what persons form this body; how are they appointed; what periodicals now receive their...
asked the Minister of Information whether he is now in a position to state whether the ex-Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation, Mr. Ogilvie, resigned voluntarily; or was his...
asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the large volume of losses, both of parcels and letters, in the post; and what steps he has taken to restrict this loss to the public?
asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the charge of 1s. 3d. per half-ounce in weight of letters by air postage to His Majesty's forces in the Far East is a heavy charge and...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings, what is the character of the new organisation now working in Wiltshire for the collection of scrap metal; how many are...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether he is aware of the widespread and unnecessary damage being done to private property by contractors engaged by the...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings what was the total sum during the year ended 31st December, 1941, or other convenient date, reimbursed to Sir Alexander...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings the number of architects to whom, in respect of commissions of his Department, fees or credits for professional work from...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether any, and what, sums for expenses are paid to any, and which, directors of the Ministry, both salaried or not,...
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is satisfied that his costing system and check upon the activities of private contractors in their relationship with his Department adequately...
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether all the survivors of the "Ark Royal" have been returned to this country for rekitting?
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the amount of fees paid or credited to the firm of Messrs. T. P. Bennett and Son during the year 1941 by his Department?
Mr. Creech Jones: asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any statement will be issued setting out the scheme submitted by the Colonial Governments under the Colonial...
Mr. Creech Jones: asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in the past six months in implementing the recommendations of the Copperbelt Disturbance Inquiry...
Dr. Morgan: asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies how many trained teachers there are in the elementary schools in the island of Barbados; and whether, in view of the evidence...
Dr. Morgan: asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the system in some prisons in the West Indies under which all the prisoners during holidays and week-ends, except for...
asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the general disappointment throughout the country and the Empire at the cancellation of his announced broadcast for 22nd January on his visit to...
asked the Minister without Portfolio what are the names of the members of the Inter-Departmental Committee on Civil Aviation; and whether this Committee has now completed its work?
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has any further information and has taken any action respecting the usage of car-parks at dog-racing tracks and other places...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused through many retailers declining to sell unrationed commodities, which are in short...
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that small greengrocers' shops have great difficulty in obtaining supplies of plentiful vegetables, such as carrots;...
asked the Minister of Supply whether he has considered the working of a factory in Nottingham whereby machines are used continuously for 168 hours a week; and whether he proposes to put this plan...
asked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that some firms of publishers who own large stocks of paper, are comparatively unaffected by existing ration restrictions; whether any estimate or...
asked the Minister of Supply whether he can make a statement upon the practice of his Department, in relation to the supervision of contracts let to private firms, and to the check exercised by...
The Government have had under consideration the best means of carrying out their pledge to establish a Central Planning Authority and have reached the following decisions. The existing statutory...
"To extend the House of Commons Disqualification (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1941, with Amendments, and to provide for the prospective repeal of the Ministers of the Crown (Emergency...
Report presented,—of the Attorney-General on the Bill (pursuant to Standing Order 189); referred to the Committee on the Bill.
I beg to move, That the Debate this day on the Shipping situation on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House be not restricted by the rule against anticipation. I move this Motion in order...
Notice taken, that Strangers were present.
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