asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he can state in pounds sterling the total expenditure out of Indian revenue during the last three years on military services, education, public health, agriculture, irrigation, stationery and printing, and superannuation allowances and pensions, respectively?

With the hon. Member's permission, I propose to circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the figures of gross expenditure for the last three years for which the final Indian accounts are available.

I am aware that the horrible practice referred to by the hon. Member in the first part of his question is unfortunately too common in the least though I do not believe it ever reached in Bombay City or elsewhere in British India such a pitch of degradation as the question alleges. The Bombay Government, within whose competence the matter is, passed a law two years ago which should make, it far easier to deal with the worst scandals of organised prostitution.

In view of the Noble Lord's answer, will he consider photographs and official reports—supplied not later than two months ago—with the object of getting some remedy for this gross scandal?

The hon. Gentle man will realise that this is a matter which is, as I have already said, really within the competence of the Bombay Government. In so far as it relates to the question of health, that is a transferred provincial subject; in so far as it relates to police administration, it is a reserved provincial subject. The hon. Gentleman will also realise that even before the reforms were brought in, it was very unusual for the Secretary of State to interfere in details of police administration in any province.

In view of the public hostility expressed by the Noble Lord and his friends to the very idea of nationalisation of women elsewhere, would not he consider whether any steps can be taken to induce the Bombay Government to put a stop to this practice?

Before that question is answered, I should like to know, too, if we are not to have a distinct understanding whether there is to be independent local government in India or not? Having granted independent local government, are we constantly to raise questions here the responsibility for which rests with the local governments we have created?

Have we not a right to interfere if slavery, for instance, were practised in India; and is not a practice of this kind equivalent to slavery?

I am not going to answer theoretical questions of that kind. If the hon. Gentleman desires to ask a question upon slavery, he should put it down.

May I beg for an answer to the second supplementary question which T. addressed to the Noble Lord?

I gather that the Noble Lord has given such answers as he is prepared to give on this matter.

asked the Under-secretary of State for India whether he is now in a position to inform the House of the personnel of the Royal Commission appointed to examine and report on the present conditions of agricultural and rural economy in British India; and whether the Secretary of State will take into consideration the inclusion in the terms of reference of the Royal Commission of the question of existing systems of land ownership and tenancy and cognate subjects as being some of the main factors affecting the rural prosperity and welfare of the Indian agricultural population?

I am not yet in a position to make any statement as to the personnel of the Royal Commission. As regards the terms of reference these were decided upon after the most careful consideration in consultation with the Provincial Governments who are primarily concerned, and it was thought undesirable and unnecessary to require a Commission entrusted with an inquiry regarding agricultural development to burden their inquiry by an exploration into land tenures and other cognate subjects.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware of the unhealthy atmospheric conditions prevalent in the cotton mills of Bombay; and what action the Government of India proposes to take to remedy this defect?

The Section of the Factory Report of the Bombay Presidency for 1924 dealing with the subject, a copy of which will be sent to the hon. Member, records some advance in dealing with the problem of atmospheric conditions. The Government of India instituted an inquiry by an expert investigator in 1921; his report was presented in 1923 and has been published. A copy can be sent to the hon. Member if he wishes. The Gov-eminent of India subsequently consulted local governments on a number of suggestions for improving the conditions.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the Government of Bombay has recently been preparing reports on the conditions of the working classes in local industries; whether he will make this information available to the House: and whether he will consider the desirability of asking other States to compile similar information?

Reports have been prepared by the Bombay Labour Office on wages and hours of labour in the cotton mill industry, on agricultural wages and on working class budgets, and there are articles in the "Bombay Labour Gazette" for July and December last on an inquiry into wages paid to municipal employés, etc., and on Mofussil labour and wages respectively. Copies of these reports and papers will be placed in the Library. The suggestion contained in the last part of the question as regards other provinces will be communicated to the Government of India, but the hon. Member will understand that the matter is one primarily for the Provincial Governments.

Can the Noble Lord say whether the inquiry will cover the question of the productive efficiency of the workpeople, as well as the question of wages?

What I said was that these reports had been prepared by the Bombay Labour Office, and that they are now available. This question is one for the Bombay Government.

Do the reports cover productive efficiency

I should have to refer to the reports to answer that question. They are well worth my hon. Friend's attention.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that Narenda N. Bandopadhyaya, a political prisoner, interned last October under Bengal Ordinance, is now seriously ill with filaria; that he is unable to walk as a result; that the disease has been contracted in gaol; and whether the Government will, in view of these facts, consent to his release on compassionate grounds?

I have not received any information about this detenu's health. But the Bengal Government will certainly have considered all the facts.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India what the proposals of the Government of India are in connection with the suggestion to place the auxiliary force in India under liabilitiy for general service?

The views of the Government of India as regards the re-commendations made on this subject by the Auxiliary and Territorial Forces Committee, which sat last year, have not yet been received.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that a Committee was recently appointed by the Government of Bombay to consider the progress made with the Back Bay Reclamation Scheme, and to decide what action should be taken in regard to the project, and that the Committee has recommended that the whole project be abandoned; whether the recommendation has been accepted; and what the eventual financial loss in this event will be?

I understand that a Committee on the Back Bay Reclamation Scheme was appointed by the Government of Bombay and has recently reported. The Report has not yet reached my Noble Friend, and I am unable to say what action will be taken on it by the Government of Bombay. Perhaps my hon. Friend I will put a further question at a later date.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, seeing that the Report upon the alleged rebel ion of the Masai and the punishment and fines inflicted upon them was promised in July, 1923, and that repeated requests have been made by the successive Secretaries of State for the Colonies for this Report, without avail, he will say what steps he proposes to take to obtain this Report; and whether, when received, it will be laid upon the Table of the House?

My right hon. Friend received information from the Government of Kenya on this subject some months ago. The delay in beginning the work of the Committee was due to the inability of various members to attend and partly to the visit of the East Africa Commission. The first sitting was held on the 6th December, 1924. By that time the position with regard to the past disturbances had entirely changed. The Masai had been assured by the Government that no further action would be taken and no more prosecutions instituted. They on their side had undertaken that there would be no further disturbances, and a large number of Masai who had been convicted of unlawful assembly were, in consequence, released. It was necessary that the Committee should be careful not to create in the minds of the Masai a feeling of insecurity which could only have the worst effects and would also be certain to deter witnesses from coming forward to give evidence. Consequently, the Governor decided not to institute any further inquiry into the events of the past, but only to consider measures for the future, and arty existing grievances which might be brought to light. In this matter my right hon. Friend considers that the Governor, the late Sir Robert Coryndon, exercised his discretion wisely. My right hon. Friend has not yet received the final report of the Committee, but the information which he has received as to its proceedings indicates that the relations of the Masai to the Government, and of the elders and young men to each other, are better than for a long time past, and that the tribe generally is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity which it has not hitherto experienced. When the Secretary of State receives the Report he will consider in what way it can most convenient be brought to the knowledge of the House.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether an appointment has yet been made to the post of inspector of native education in the colony of Kenya; and, if not, how soon the appointment may be expected?

Yes, Sir; an inspector of native education in Kenya has been appointed.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of a recent raiding incursion into Kenya, in the course of which British troops were in action for two days in and around the Kidepo Valley; and whether he can state the number of casualties on either side and the amount of loss suffered by the civilian population?

The Secretary of State has no information on the subject, but he will inquire of the Governor.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Government of Kenya has issued permits to certain estates to take steps to arrange for the importation of indentured foreign labour; whether this policy has the approval of His Majesty's Government; and what are the conditions on which such importation is to be permitted?

(by Written Question) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a public announcement has been made in East Africa that the Kenya Government is isuing permits to certain estate owners in Kenya Colony to import indentured labour from a foreign country; if so, whether these permits have been issued with his sanction; what are the terms upon which this foreign labour is to be secured; whether provision is to be made for permament settlement in Kenya Colony; and from what country is it proposed to obtain this labour'?

I will answer these two questions together. My right hon. Friend has seen the statement in the local Press that some months ago application was made by certain sisal companies in Kenya to the local Government, and that they received a reply that the Kenya Government had no objection to the applicants approaching the Portuguese authorities in connection with the importation of labour from Portuguese East Africa. My right hon. Friend has no official information on the subject, and cannot therefore give the hon. and gallant Member the details for which he asks.

Will the hon. and gallant (gentleman convey to the Secretary of State the desire that the full conditions should be laid before the House before any sanction is given?

Certainly.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if it is the intention of the Government to authorise the importation into Kenya Colony of indentured Chinese labour?

No, Sir.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in reference to the proposed loan for development in East Africa, there will be any stipulation that contracts for materials for which the loan will be raised must be placed with British manu- facturers, or that tenders from British manufacturers must be given priority of consideration?

My right hon. Friend does not think that the actual insertion in the proposed Loan Guarantee Bill of the stipulation suggested is necessary, but he can assure my hon. Friend that, subject to any items of an exceptional character not easily procurable here or of exceptional unforeseen circumstances, it certainly is the intention of the Government that all contracts for the equipment of the railways and other public works provided out of the guaranteed loan shall be placed with British manufacturers.

If it would not be possible to make a stipulation, would it be possible to have some arrangement by which, if a tender passed from this country, a definite statement of the reasons should be given to somebody representing the Government so that the necessity for the action should be justified in this House, if required?

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.

asked the Secretary of. State for the Colonies whether pencils produced in British East Africa are used in any of the Government Departments; and whether East African firms have been given an opportunity of tendering

The supply of pencils for Government Departments is in the hands of the Stationery Office, who have shown every sympathy to the development of the East African pencil cedar industry. In 1923 it was decided to ask firms, when tendering, whether pencils would be made from Empire-grown cedar and to give preference, other things being equal, to those whose reply was in the affirmative. At least one order was placed under this arrangement. Later, it was found that there was much variation in the quality of the pencil cedar supplied from Kenya, but I have no reason to believe that firms using East African wood are at a disadvantage in tendering. The Stationery Office are testing samples of East African wood, and the steps to be taken for securing a more uniform standard of quality in the slats sent to this country are now under consideration of the Government of Kenya.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered the desirability of arranging for the constitution of some central medical council who could advise intending settlers of the kind of climate they might expect to find in the Dominion or Colony to which they wished to go?

Information as to the climate of the Dominions is furnished in the handbooks published by the Over-sea Settlement Office as well as by the offices of the Dominions concerned. Information as to the various Colonies is also procurable from many sources. The Secretary of State does not think there is sufficient reason for setting up a special medical council such as my hon. Friend suggests.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it has now been decided to appoint a medical director in the Colonial Office to act as a liaison officer between the Crown Colonies and the Civil Research Committee, and as adviser to him on medical matters?

The Secretary of State hopes shortly to be able to make a definite announcement regarding the appointment of a medical adviser in the Colonial Office.

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he will give the House particulars regarding the recommendations of the Lovat Committee for the training of officers for agricultural departments throughout the Empire; and whether these arrangements have now been approved by His Majesty's Government and the Governments of the Dominions and Colonies concerned?

Lord Lovat's Committee, which is considering the recruit- ment of officers for the agricultural departments of the non-self-governing Dependencies, has not yet completed its deliberations, and my right hon. Friend is not in a position to make any statement on the matter. He would, however, refer my hon. Friend to the answer which he gave to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Dartford (Colonel McDonnell) on the 21st December concerning the scheme of post-graduate scholarships in agriculture and agricultural science introduced last year with the co-operation and the support of the Colonial Governments, which was the result of a recommendation by the Committee of which Lord Lovat is now the chairman.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether his department is investigating the possibilities of promoting the production of raw silk within the Empire; and whether any conclusions have yet been reached?

The Silk Advisory Committee of the Imperial Institute has recently prepared a report on the development of the production of raw natural silk within the Empire. Their recommendations are being carefully considered.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what progress is being made with the organisation of the British industries Fair; and whether his department is satisfied that the campaign of publicity undertaken by the Government overseas will have the desired effect in increasing the number of buyers likely to visit the fair?

The organisation of the British industries Fair both in London and Birmingham is now practically complete, and I have every reason to hope that both sections will be thoroughly successful. As regards the second part of the question, the number of enquiries received both by my Department and by its overseas officers indicate that the publicity campaign overseas, which was undertaken by the Government, has greatly stimulated interest in the Fair among foreign buyers.

Can the hon. Gentleman say what the cost will be of running the Fair this year?

I could not say offhand. There will be a Vote put down in the near future, when I will give all the information that I can if my hon. Friend likes to raise the question.

Is it not a fact that the Government have already guaranteed a specific amount and will the hon. Gentleman say what that amount is?

I think I must have notice of that, as it is a specific question. I should not like to mislead the House.

Surely you ought to remember that!

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department, the names of British companies or corporations who are now working their properties under an agreement with the Soviet Government?

I understand that concessions have been granted to the Lena Goldfields, Ltd., the Ayan Corporation, Ltd., and the Tetiukhe Mining Corporation, Ltd. I am unaware whether actual operations upon their properties have commenced. According to Soviet official sources a concession has also been granted to the Priamur Syndicate, Ltd.

asked the President of the Board of Trade the value and the volume, respectively, of the imports and exports from Russia in 1924 and 1925?

As the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will issue a statement showing exactly what objections have been raised by the Soviet Government in connection with the proposed preliminary discussions on disarmament; and what has been the attitude of the British Government to these objections?

So far as I am aware, the Soviet Government have not yet replied officially to the invitation from the League of Nations to take part in the Preparatory Commission for a Disarmament Conference, but I understand that they object to Geneva as the place of meeting because they are not in diplomatic relations with the Swiss Government. His Majesty's Government have had no occasion to express an opinion on the subject, and I hope that any difficulty which has arisen may be removed before the date to which the meeting of the Commission is now adjourned.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government will consider as to bringing before the League of Nations the question of the position of Georgia, with a view to affording to the inhabitants of that country the right of self-determination as to the form of government they desire?

No, Sir, The question of the position of Georgia is one concerning the internal affairs of the Soviet Union in which His Majesty's Government cannot interfere.

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of small holders during each year since 1910; and the number of unsatisfied applications for smallholdings which are now before the various county councils?

As the reply to this question contains a, number of figures, I will, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the number of tenants who, in buying their farms, took advantage of the provisions in the Small Holdings Act, 1892, or as subsequently amended, by which four-fifths of the purchase money could be obtained through the county council at 3½, per cent. interest?

The number of small holdings sold to the occupiers by county councils and councils of county boroughs during the period when the conditions were as stated by the hon. Member, that is to say, from 1892 to 1914, was 109. In addition, 127 small holdings were purchased by the sitting tenants direct from their landlords, with the aid of advances made by councils during the same period.

asked the Minister of Agriculture what were the total losses incurred by county council small-holding estates in 1925; whether he intends to continue grants to make up these annual losses; and, if so, on what year or term of years are these grants to be based?

The latest period for which information is available is the financial year ended 31st March, 1925, and the claims in respect of losses incurred by county councils in England and Wales during that year amount to £1791,850. Similar claims will be made in respect of the year ending 31st March, 1926, but thereafter the Ministry's payments will cease to be made on the basis of annual losses, but will be determined by the results of the valuation now in progress under the Land Settlement (Facilities) Amendment Act, 1925. Until that valuation is completed, it will not be possible to say for how long the Ministry's contributions will continue.

Does the right hon. Gentleman contemplate continuing these small holdings, and losing £700,000 a year?

I do not think it would be fair to judge the prospects in the future by the entirely exceptional conditions which had to be faced by settling ex-service men on the land at a time of high prices, when it was prohibitive to put up necessary farm buildings,

Can the hon. Gentleman say how many ex-service men have been settled on these small holdings?

I am afraid I must have notice of that question.

asked the Minister of Agriculture the actual number of small holdings that were set up under all land settlement schemes between 1917 and 1924; the acreage of land involved; and the estimated loss of capital to the nation in all these schemes?

As the reply is rather long, and contains a number of figures, I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the area in this country now under sugar beet, or contracted for in the near future; and to what extent this acreage meets the demand of the factories already working or likely to be working before the end of this year?

I am informed by the factory companies that the approximate acreage actually under contract, or likely to be contracted, for the growth of sugar beet in the near future is 128,500 acres. The estimated acreage required to enable the 15 factories already built, or in course of erection this year, to work at full capacity is approximately 150,000 acres. I would add that there are still several weeks before the contracting season ends, and at least two new factory schemes are still under consideration, in respect of which separate acreage arrangements would be made.

Is it incumbent on the Ministry to take any steps to increase the area of beet for these factories?

It is a matter purely between the factories and the farmers.

Has the attention of the right hon. Gentleman been drawn to a statement in the trade papers that the Government subsidy will enable the companies putting up the factories to pay the cost of the whole of their capital expenditure, and will he take steps to get some of these assets for public ownership?

I do not know what statement the hon. Member may have seen, but he is no doubt aware that the farmers get an extra 10s. over and above what was laid down as the minimum contract price in the Act.

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the number of persons who occupy their own farms in tike county of Denbigh?

The number of occupiers of agricultural holdings in Denbighshire in 1924 who stated that they owned the whole or the greater part of their holdings was 899. This information was not collected in 1925.

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the total cost of the Agricultural Tribunal of Investigation, including travelling, secretarial expenses, and cost of printing the interim and final Reports; which, if any, of the recommendations of the tribunal have been definitely adopted; and which, if any, of the recommendations of the tribunal are now under consideration by the Government with a view to adoption?

As the reply is necessarily long, I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

asked the Minister of Agriculture how much compensation money has been paid to farmers under the Tuberculosis Order of 1925; and how many cattle have been destroyed for tubercle under this Act?

The Tuberculosis Order came into force on the let September last, and the returns of animals slaughtered under orders from the local authorities up to the end of the year 1925 have only partially been received. It is, however, estimated that during the five months ending 31st January, about 8,600 cows will have been slaughtered, on which about £38,000 will have been paid in compensation.

Does that mean that the first estimate of the Government of £50,000 will be largely increased?

We pay three-fourths of the compensation. The hon. Member is probably aware that in the first instance we are asking for a Supplementary Estimate which will cover the first four months, as we pay quarterly in arrear.

asked the Minister of Agriculture the amount of money involved in the relief given to the agricultural industry by the subsidy to the sugar-beet industry, the subsidy for rural housing, out of rates and any other methods of relief, respectively.

As the reply is necessarily long, I propose, with my Noble Friend's permission to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

asked the Minister of Agriculture what action he proposes to take with regard to the recommendations made in the Report on Egg Marketing in England and Wales?

As my hon. Friend is, perhaps, aware, the National Farmers' Union and National Poultry Council recently convened a conference at which the Report served as a basis for discussion. These two organisations are now co-operating in the formulation of definite proposals, and I am hopeful that a scheme acceptable to all interests concerned will be produced. I propose, therefore, to await the result of their deliberations.

asked the Minister of Agriculture exactly how much money has been expended by the various Governments during the year 1923 and the two subsequent years on land drainage schemes; and what was the rent for the land improved before and after improvement?

Since 1922–23 grants have been made by the Ministry from unemployment relief funds towards schemes of land drainage, sea defence and water supply during the winter months October to May. Certain of the accounts in connection with the schemes are still subject to final settlement, but the total net cost to the Exchequer of schemes carried out in the season 1922–23 and two subsequent seasons is approximately £640,000. No information is available as to the rental value of the lands benefited by these schemes.

Are we to understand that the nation is providing large sums of money to drain privately-owned land, and yet the Government have no control over the rents that are charged?

No, Sir. This money has been spent not by individuals; it has been spent by the community for the improvement of land which otherwise would not be fully productive.

Are we to understand that the community has to provide the money for privately-owned land, and then we are going to allow the improved value to go to the landlord who would not drain his own land?

I do not think there is any evidence that the landlord is getting this improved value, seeing that since the War the information available shows that rents have only been put up in the case of mixed farms by 15 to 20 per cent. and in the case of good grass farms to a maximum of 25 per cent.. While agricultural produce is up to 58 per cent. above pre-War level.

Are we to understand that the community, through the Government, have spent £600,000, and that that has made no material difference to the rateable value of the land?

No: the facts which I have just given to the hon. Gentleman will show that the landlord is not getting his share of the increased values which have accrued from these drainage works.

The right hon. Gentleman is dealing with a general question of rent, but will he reply the question on the Paper?

I have told the hon. Member that we have no information on this specific case—

Then you ought to get it.

But the general figures are very applicable.

asked the Prime Minister Then the Bill will he introduced to impose duties on wrapping paper, as recommended by the Committee set up under the Safeguarding of Industries Act?

asked the President of the Board of Trade if and when he intends to give effect to the Report of the Committee on Packing and Wrapping Paper in connection with safeguarding of industries?

I have been asked to reply. I would refer to the answer given by the Prime Minister of 8th December last to the effect that it was the intention of the Government to re-introduce this Session the proposal for a duty on packing and wrapping paper. I am not, however, at present in a position to make any further statement on the matter.

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that there is considerable dumping going on, which is causing considerable injury, and will he take steps to see that the interests of these people are safeguarded?

I think such information as the hon. Member has just given will have been noted by the Department concerned.

Surely this will have to be introduced in the Budget? May I ask the Prime Minister whether this will be included?

It will be either included in the Budget, or taken as a separate Revenue Bill.

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the necessity of simplifying the procedure?

That is another question.

asked the Prime Minister the names of the members of the committee which investigated the application of the steel industry under the Safeguarding of Industries Act?.

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give the names of the members of the Civil Research Committee?

The application by the steel industry was not referred to a committee under the Safeguarding of Industries Act, but was examined by the Committee of Civil Research. It would be contrary to established practice to give the names of the members of, or any other information relating to, a Cabinet Committee. In accordance with the regular practice of Cabinet Committees, the Report of the Committee came before the whole Cabinet for review.

Were there any outside the Cabinet who were members of that Committee.

I am afraid that would be in contravention of the rule I laid down.

Was there any special reason for adopting this procedure in this case?

I think in a case of such magnitude the great advantage of the procedure adopted is that when an examination is allowed under the procedure that was conducted under the Act, and application is made before a Committee set up by the Board of Trade, it is acting in accordance with precedent that the Government should adopt the view of that Committee, although it is not absolutely necessary they should. It is a difficult matter to reverse such a decision.

Then does the right hon. Gentleman say that a safeguarding committee would have found in favour of a duty?

Nothing of the kind.

Will the right hon. Gentleman inform us whether the right hon. Member for Carmarthen (Sir A. Mond) was a member of this Committee or not?

The hon. Member must take the answer which I gave to the supplementary question, which he will understand better when he has read it.

May I ask whether the answer which the right hon. Gentleman gave before the last means that the Government realise that the procedure laid down in the White Paper for safeguarding does not meet the case of the whole industries of the country?

I will not go as far as that. The hon. Member, who has been a member of a Government, knows that it is only possible for the Cabinet to decide Oft an important matter of policy.

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think that the publication of the names of a committee of this character would make it carry greater weight with people outside?

No Sir; I do not think so.

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many committees are at present sitting to make inquiries under the Safeguarding of Industries Act?

The Enamelled Hollow-ware Committee has not yet completed its inquiry, and the Woollen and Worsted Committee is considering its report. No other committee under the Safeguarding of Industries procedure is at present in existence.

Have the Government come to any decision about the Brush Report?