asked the Minister for Finance if he will state when he will be in a position to publish the statement of the national income and expenditure for the years 1945 and 1946.

I cannot yet indicate when the statement for 1945 is likely to be published.

Is it not a fact that work on the preparation of these tables has been suspended?

No, not suspended.

Are the staffs actually working on the tables at present?

Certain staffs are, but not sufficient to get it out as soon as I would like.