HC Deb 22 July 1914 vol 65 c426
50. Major ARCHER-SHEE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can see his way to appointing one or two private traders upon the War Office Committee to examine into the question of Army canteens, in view of the fact that the interests of private traders are involved in the question of canteen supply?

The PRIME MINISTER

As I stated on Monday, the Committee will no doubt give representatives of all interests concerned every opportunity to lay their views before them. I cannot now add to the number of the Committee, which has already sat several times.

Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANS

Would the right hon. Gentleman reassure the House that no steps will be taken as a result of this Report without the House of Commons having an opportunity of discussing it?

The PRIME MINISTER

I should not like to give a pledge on those terms.

Mr. WORTHINGTON EVANS

Does the right hon. Gentleman remember that a similar pledge was given about a year ago?