§ COLONEL LOCKWOOD (Essex, Epping)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury what is the anticipated cost of the South African Commission of Inquiry; if provision has been specially made for it in the Vote for Commissions and Committees; and when the Vote in question will come up for discussion.
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Mr. MCKENNA,) Monmouthshire, N.I am not aware that an estimate has yet been framed of the cost of this Committee, which will, of course, depend on the duration of the inquiry. No specific provision has been made for this service in the Vote for Temporary Commissions, but the Vote includes a considerable unallocated sum which is applicable to Commissions not specifically provided for. It is impossible to say when the Vote will come up for discussion.
§ COLONEL LOCKWOODCan the hon. Gentleman inform me what remuneration has been paid to members of the Committee?
§ MR. MCKENNAI am not aware that anything has been paid.
§ COLONEL LOCKWOODOr will be?
§ MR. MCKENNAasked for notice of that Question.