§ 46. Mr. BRIDGEMANasked the Prime Minister if he has undertaken to give an opportunity for discussing the question of the extension of medical benefit to rural districts in Ireland on the Civil Service Votes; and, if so, on what Vote does he propose that the discussion should take place?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)As my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member for Cork on the 24th ultimo, he is anxious that the constitution and methods of the Treasury Committee should be discussed, and an opportunity will arise on the Temporary Commissions Vote, but he thinks it will be better to postpone discussion till the Committee has reported.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANWould it not be more convenient to discuss it on Class 8? Could the right hon. Gentleman say on which of the Temporary Commissions Votes it will be discussed?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am afraid I could not, but my right hon. Friend thought it would come more appropriately on one of the Temporary Commissions Votes.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANWill the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries? I do not think there is any Temporary Commissions Vote on which it could be discussed.
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEYes, I will inquire and let the hon. Gentleman know.