§ MR. S. EVANS (Glamorgan, Mid)Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to include Wales within the powers of 264 the proposed Committee? This is the first time the notice for the appointment of the Committee has appeared on the Paper this Session, so that the Amendments have not yet been handed in. I would ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is prepared to accept our proposal this Session or not; and, if not, whether he will take his Motion at such a time as will permit of discussion?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN,) St. George's, Hanover SquareThe Government cannot consent to treat Wales as a separate financial entity for the discussion of financial relations in the same way as it is proposed to discuss the relations between England, Ireland, and Scotland, and I hope hon. Members will not think it necessary to press their proposal. I will confer with my right hon. Friend the First Lord and see if it is possible to bring on the Motion for the Committee earlier, but I am afraid, looking at the other business before the House, that will not be possible. I know there is a strong desire among Irish and Scotch Members to have this Committee appointed, and I hope Welsh Members will not persist in opposition to it this Session.