§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Prime Minister, whether he is yet in a position to announce the decision of the Government as to the appointment of a Standing Committee to examine Estimates prior to their presentation to the House?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis matter is still under consideration with special reference to the practice which prevails in foreign legislatures.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that the claim of this House to be paramount in finance would be strengthened in proportion to the opportunities we get to consider it?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs a general proposition, yes.