HC Deb 10 July 1916 vol 84 cc33-4
54. Mr. WHITEHOUSE

asked who are the members of the Reconstruction Committee; and what is the procedure adopted with regard to the receipt of suggestions and evidence?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Reconstruction Committee is a Committee of the Cabinet, and, as my hon. Friend is probably aware, it is not the practice to give the names of the members of such Committees. In reply to the second part of the question, I may say that communications are referred in suitable cases to the Departments concerned or to the subcommittees of the Reconstruction Committee inquiring into the subjects to which they refer.

56. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked whether it is proposed to constitute a special sub-committee of the Reconstruction Committee to deal with the subject of afforestation; whether any members of this Committee have yet been appointed; and what will be the specific duties assigned to the Committee?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not think that it would be convenient at the present stage to make any announcement as to the character of the inquiries which are being undertaken by the Reconstruction Committee. The Government are making every effort to deal with the whole range of questions which in their judgment will call for immediate treatment at the close of the War. I can assure my hon. Friend that the subject of afforestation will be brought under review.