§ Mr. NORMAN CRAIGasked whether the representations made by the Board o£ Agriculture to the Development Commissioners in regard to the constitution of the Advisory Committee on fishery matters have produced any, and if so what, result, or, if not, what is the present position of the negotiations?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe Commissioners have again considered the composition of the Advisory Committee, and are of opinion that it is well qualified to perform such duties of an advisory nature as will be entrusted to it.
§ Mr. NORMAN CRAIGCan the right hon. Gentleman say why the Development Commissioners have disregarded the deliberate representations of the Government Department in charge of fishery matters?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe Development Commissioners are certainly competent to form an opinion themselves as to who are the proper persons to advise them.
§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTHow is it possible to bring the Departmental policy as regards the Development Fund under the supervision of this House?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThere will be an opportunity when the expenses of the Development Fund come up for discussion.