§ MR. CLAUDE HAYI beg to ask the Prime Minister if he will state the approximate cost of the Royal Commissions appointed since he accepted office.
§ THE PRIME MINISTER AND FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Sir H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN,) Stirling BurghsI have no information on the subject.
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYCannot the right hon. Gentleman obtain the information for the House?
§ SIR H, CAMPBELL-BANNERMANDoes the hon. Gentleman wish me to send to every Commission to know exactly what expenditure they have incurred up to date, or would he like to wait until they have completed their inquiries?
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYOne effective way would be to ascertain the charges for rent, and for the Secretaries.