MR. JOHN ELLISI beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, before or when moving the Second Reading of the Savings Banks Bill, he will give the names of the persons to be appointed under the First Schedule of the Bill?
§ MR. GOSCHENThe position of the matter is as follows: I propose to appoint three gentlemen who would represent the Trustee Savings Banks and officers, and three others, probably Members of this House, together with a seventh gentleman, who will be a Government 328 accountant. I am rather reluctant to ask hon. Members to serve until I know that the Second Reading of the Bill will be accepted by the House. I am willing to show the hon. Member the lines on which I propose to proceed.
§ MR. HOWELLWhen will the Bill be taken?
§ MR. GOSCHENI am unable to answer that question.