§ MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether Lord Esher is constantly or frequently in attendance at the War Office; and, if so, what functions he there performs.
§ MR. HALDANEI am at a loss to understand what the hon. Member means by the series of Questions he is addressing about Lord Esher. If he has a grievance against him it would be better that he should state it openly, when it may be possible for me to investigate Lord Esher's movements and doings to his satisfaction.
§ MR. BOWLESArising out of that Answer, may I say that I have not the slightest personal feeling against Lord Esher, and that my Question was not inspired by any feeling of the kind? I 1795 ask whether Lord Esher is constantly or frequently in attendance at the War Office; and, if so, what functions Lord Esher performs there; can the right hon. Gentleman answer that Question?
§ [No further reply was given.]