§ MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can now stale what day he proposes to allocate for the usual annual discussion by the House of the Reports of the Public Accounts Committee.
§ MR. ASQUITHThe hon. Member speaks of "the usual annual discussion," but in point of fact during the six years, 1902 to 1907 inclusive, the Report was only twice discussed. I adhere to the opinion which I have already expressed that if possible an opportunity should, as a rule, be provided every year for a discussion, but I cannot at present make any pledge with regard to the present session.