52. Mr. FRED HALL (Dulwich)asked the Prime Minister if the Committee which is now considering the question of legislation to be introduced to deal with education was appointed with his sanction; what is the nature of the reference to and who composes the Committee; 1835 whether there are any other Committees in existence appointed with the approval or knowledge of himself or some other Member of the Cabinet to prepare material for further legislation; and whether, in respect of all such private Committees, he will take steps to ensure that no expenditure, either directly or indirectly, in respect of the same shall fall upon public funds?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have no knowledge of any such Committee or Committees.