§ Mr. EVELYN CECILCan the Prime Minister now announce the terms of reference to the sub-committee of the Committee of Defence which is inquiring, or about to inquire, into the readiness for war of the fleets in home waters?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not in a position to add anything to the answer given yesterday on my behalf by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for War.
§ Mr. EVELYN CECILHow long is it likely to be before the right hon. Gentleman announces the terms of reference?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe general reference is perfectly well known, and at this stage, or any other stage, to announce the specific terms of the reference would not be in the public interest.
§ Earl WINTERTONIs the right hon. Gentleman in a position to announce whether there will be any Report, full or condensed, of the proceedings?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat question must be answered hereafter.