59. Mr. HAZLETONasked the Prime Minister why no representative of Ireland has been given a place on the Committee appointed to consider the commercial and industrial problems arising after the War?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Committee was not formed on any basis of national or local representation. No question therefore arises of including representatives of the various parts of the United Kingdom as such.
§ Mr. J. REDMONDDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that Ireland is entitled to representation upon this Committee?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe appointments were not based on national considerations at all, but rather upon the personal qualifications of the various members.
§ Mr. REDMONDIn view of the industrial condition of Ireland, surely Ireland ought to be represented?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIf the hon. Member will suggest somebody from Ireland, I will consider it.