asked the Prime Minister when a further White Paper on Government action in Wales is to be presented to Parliament.

I have been asked to reply. A report of Government action in Wales and Monmouthshire for the year ended 30th June, 1947, has been presented this afternoon, and copies are now available in the Vote Office.

Will my right hon. Friend indicate whether a Debate on Welsh affairs will take place this year or next year?

It is intended that there shall be a Debate, and we are doing our best to have it this year. If we do not succeed, it will not be long afterwards.

Would the right hon. Gentleman give an indication whether we are likely to have a report on Government inaction in Scotland?

That kind of question does not deserve a reply.