§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIG (for Captain Craig)asked the Chancellor of the Ex- 881 chequer whether he is yet in a position to give the names of the Development Commissioners; and if, in considering the qualifications of the representatives from Ireland, account will be taken of their knowledge of agriculture and arterial drainage?
§ Mr. LONSDALEalso asked whether the right hon. Gentleman is in a position to announce the names of the Development Commissioners; and whether he will see that Ireland is represented on the Board by a member who is in sympathy with agricultural development and arterial drainage?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)I hope shortly to be able to announce the constitution of the Development Commission. I shall be glad to take into consideration the suggestion made by the hon. Members and also to consider any names which they may care to submit to me.
§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTIs the suggestion conveyed in the question that there may be more than one representative of Ireland well founded?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI think it is rather premature for me to give an answer upon that subject now.