§ Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH - COOKEasked whether the Government are contemplating the appointment of a departmental committee to inquire into the cost of the works department, with a view to making reductions in the personnel and other reforms?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Churchill)The works authorised by the Naval Works (Loan) Acts having been completed, a committee has been appointed to investigate the staff and administration of the works department, with a view to adjusting the department to its future duties.