§ 49. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister why the Committee called together on his own and the Secretary of State for War's initiative to deal with the organisation of the provision of facilities for men in camp to occupy their leisure hours has been disbanded; and whether he can say why the War Office so continually resents the co-operation of civilian committees?
§ The PRIME MINISTERA committee of officers under the presidency of the Adjutant-General has been dealing with this subject in the War Office, and on consideration it was not thought necessary to have another committee with the same object. There is, so far as I am aware, no foundation for the suggestion contained in the last part of the question.
§ Mr. HOGGEIf Lord Kitchener knew that this committee was in existence, why did he sign the circular?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not aware of that. Perhaps the hon. Member will put it down.