HC Deb 20 February 1902 vol 103 cc601-2
MR. HAY (Shoreditch, Hoxton)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can state the cause of the delay in appointing the Select Committee promised by the Government on the second day of the session to inquire into the desirability of extending the period for the repayment of loans made to local authorities in relation to the Housing of the Working Classes and otherwise.

MR. HAY

I beg also to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can state the cause of the delay in appointing the Select Committee promised by the Government on the second day of the session to inquire into the Standing Orders of this House relating to the clauses in Private Bills affecting the Housing of the Working Classes and other matters.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am informed that proceedings are in progress to constitute both the Commitees to which my hon. friend refers.

DR. MACNAMARA (Camberwell, N.)

I hope the Committees will be appointed promptly, having regard to the fact that when the pledge was given the general impression was that the matter would be taken in hand at once.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I hope there will be no long delay.