HC Deb 13 July 1909 vol 7 cc1851-2
Mr. HIGHAM

asked whether the Departmental Committee recently appointed by him to consider matters relating to railway agreements and amalgamation will sit in public; how often they propose to sit; and whether they have arranged for a full shorthand note of the proceedings at each sitting to be taken and to be placed on sale immediately thereafter.

Mr. CHURCHILL

I understand that the Committee propose to meet about twice a week, but not in public. I have no doubt that they will follow the usual practice of having a full shorthand note taken of evidence, and I will ask them to inform my hon. Friend of any decision at which they may arrive with regard to the publication of the minutes of evidence.

Mr. VINCENT KENNEDY

Is there anybody on this Committee who in any way represents Irish railway employés?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise on the question.