HC Deb 30 July 1914 vol 65 cc1556-7
49. Mr. C. DUNCAN

asked the Prime Minister whether he is now able to make any statement as to what action it is proposed to take in regard to the Report of the Royal Commission on the Civil Service; and whether a Treasury Minute dealing with the subject will be laid upon the Table of the House before the termination of the Session?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid I am not yet able to make any statement upon the subject.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Will there be an Inquiry by a Royal Commission arising out of the Report?

The PRIME MINISTER

What Inquiry?

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

The Inquiry which the right hon. Gentleman promised the other day?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Inquiry is by Royal Commission.