§ 49. Mr. LYNCHasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the formation and organisation in France of separate committees of studies under central control, the committees including the most eminent scientific men in France, and their functions being to examine and report upon and, if necessary, to take steps to aid, develop, and perfect any inventions useful for military purposes; whether this special institution has already brought to practical use several suggestions of inventors and is now engaged in experiments of a valuable character; and whether any corresponding committees will be formed in this country?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)Several committees have been formed, with the valuable co-operation of the Royal Society, which are investigating various questions on behalf both of the Admiralty and War Office.