§ 49. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether thy body of gentlemen who are at present engaged in the compulsory purchase of houses of refreshment, public offices, political clubs, and other places out of public funds and converting the same into State-owned public-houses are responsible for their activities to any Government Department; and, if so, will it be possible to discuss these activities on any public Vote before the Adjournment of the House?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of MUNITIONS (Dr. Addison)The conditions under which the Central Control Board work are laid down in the Defence of the Realm (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 1915, and the Defence of the Realm (Liquor Control) Regulations of 10th June, 1915. I would also refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to three questions on this subject on Thursday last. If the hon. Member desires to discuss the question of the Central Control Board, it would probably be convenient to do so on the Vote for the Ministry of Munitions.