HC Deb 19 July 1915 vol 73 cc1155-6
25. Sir E. CORNWALL

asked whether the Inventions Committee, to be presided over by Lord Fisher, has yet been constituted; and, if so, what is its composition and where it will be housed?

Dr. MACNAMARA

My hon. Friend has no doubt seen the full announcement made in the Press this morning. If he so desires, I will circulate it with the Votes.

83. Sir EDWIN CORNWALL

asked whether arrangements have been made for the establishment of an inventions committee on the same lines as that constituted by the Admiralty; and, if not, will he say what alternative plans he is adopting or proposing?

Mr. TENNANT

I would refer my hon. Friend to an answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Munitions to a question put to him on this subject on the 8th instant by the hon. Member for West Clare, and to an answer which I gave myself on the 23rd June to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydvil. Measures are being concerted with the Ministry with a view to co-ordinating all the work on inventions so far as they relate to supplies for the Army.