asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the steady flow of gold bullion from this country to America as a result of the continuous issue of inconvertible paper money, he will take steps as soon as possible to arrest this outflow by stabilisation of the currency, and thereby bring about stability of exchange?

If my hon. Friend, in referring to stabilisation of the currency, has in mind legislation which would give sterling a fixed value in terms of gold, I do not consider that this measure would have the effect which he anticipates, and the answer to his question is in the negative. I would add that there has been no increase in the note issue over last year and the reference to a continuous issue of paper money is therefore unjustified.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the advisability of suggesting to the Bank for International Settlements or other holders of gold or specie for the account of Czecho-Slovakia that such gold or specie shall be retained in this country and the capital and/or income there from should be applied to the service of interest on loans and redemption of obligations of the late Czecho-Slovakian Government?

I would refer my hon. And gallant Friend to the Czecho-Slovakia (Restrictions on Banking Accounts, etc.) Act and to the explanation as to its application and effect given yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury in reply to a question by my hon. Friend the Member for Tam-worth (Sir J. Mellor). As regards the Bank for International Settlements, I would refer to the full statement which I made yesterday after Questions, to which I have nothing to add.

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government intend in the life of this Parliament to give effect to any of the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Compulsory Insurance, which reported in July, 1937; and whether, in any case, he can make a statement on the whole subject?

It is the intention of the Government to introduce as soon as possible legislation based on the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Compulsory Insurance, but, in view of the heavy pressure of urgent business, it has not been possible to complete the preparation of the Measure.

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state the total amount charged by the members of the Food Council for travelling and expenses for the period 1st January, 1938, to 31st December, 1938?

The amount is £135 19s. 3d.

asked the Minister of Helath how many children who had been immunised at Accrington subsequently developed diphtheria; and whether there have been any fatal cases in immunised children?

I am informed by the Town Council that during the period for which records of immunisation are available, that is from November, 1935, onwards, no child in Accrington who had been immunised and had subsequently given a negative reaction to the Schick test is known to have developed diphtheria. The second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.

asked the Minister of Health whether he is prepared to grant facilities to a Press photographer to take photographs of the methods at present adopted in the Government lymph establishment in connection with the cultivation of lymph supplies on the bodies of living animals?

I have considered the hon. Member's suggestion, but I am afraid that I do not see my way to give facilities for this purpose.

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the arrangements for the calling up of men under the military training scheme?

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies which I gave to the hon. Member for South Croydon (Mr. H. G. Williams) on 16th May and to the hon. Members for Sedgefield (Mr. Leslie) and Don Valley (Mr. T. Williams) on 25th May, copies of which I am sending him.Some modification may be necessary in the calling-up arrangements as announced on 16th May, as the men for the air defence of Great Britain are required in three-monthly groups, while men for the Field Army are required in two-monthly groups. The effect of this on the calling-up arrangements will be that while in general men will be called up for training at intervals of two months, approximately half the September group will have their calling-up notices postponed to October, and half the March group to April.The first group of men to be called up will consist of about 34,000, and they will receive their calling-up notices on or about Saturday, 1st July, requiring them to report to their units a fortnight later.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can now make a further statement with reference to the case of an Austrian woman whose trial took place in camera in Glasgow on 23rd May; of what precise offence she was convicted; in what circumstances was the case considered in secret; whether any consultation took place with his Department on the matter; when and by whom was any statement made to the Press; and what action has now been taken in the matter?

I now find that the original Press report of the proceedings in this case was inaccurate, and that the newspaper concerned has since published a correction and apology of which I am sending my hon. and learned Friend a copy. The accused was charged with a contravention of the Aliens Order, 1920, in respect of her failure to intimate a change of address, and she tendered a plea of guilty. The proceedings took place in open court. Thereafter, on the motion of the Procurator Fiscal, the Sheriff considered in Chambers the question of recommendation for deportation. No consultation took place with the Crown Office or the Scottish Office and no statement was issued to the Press. I understand that the question of deportation is now being considered on its merits by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.I may add that I know of no precedent for a similar motion in a case of this kind, and I am giving instructions to ensure that in any future case the matter shall be referred to the Lord Advocate.

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the public demand for additional postal facilities in the neighbourhood, he will arrange for a sub-post office to be opened in Twyford Road, Ilford?

The postal facilities already provided in the neighbourhood of Twyford Road compare favourably with those afforded in many similar localities, and are considered adequate to meet the reasonable requirements of the district. There are three post offices within half a mile of Twyford Road. The nearest office is less than 600 yards distant and the establishment of an additional post office so near an existing one would not be warranted.