§ MR. MASON (Lanark, Mid)asked the First Lord of the Treasury, When the Government intend to move for a Committee to refer the Army and Navy Estimates for examination and report; what the constitution of the Committee is to be; and, whether a Select or Standing Committee?
§ THE FIRST LORD (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)After the first Votes have been, taken the Army and Navy Estimates will be referred to a Select Committee, which will have power to send for persons and records and to take evidence. My right hon. Friend, in introducing the Estimates of the above-mentioned Departments, will state to the House what the constitution of the Committee will be.