HC Deb 08 May 1916 vol 82 cc293-4
Mr. HOGGE

(by Private Notice)asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he can now give the names of the Committee appointed to inquire into the administration and command of the Royal Flying Corps?

Mr. TENNANT

The names are:

  • Chairman: Mr. Justice Bailhache.
  • The hon. and learned Member for York City (Mr. Butcher).
  • The hon. and learned Member for Newcastle (Mr. Shortt).
  • J. H. Balfour Browne, Esq., K.C.
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  • The Honourable Sir Charles Parsons, K.C.B.
  • Charles Bright, Esq.
  • Secretary: D. Cotes-Preedy, Esq., M.A., LL.M., Barrister-at-Law; and the address is 2, Elm Court, Temple, EC.
It is proposed also to invite a military officer of high rank to serve.

Mr. HOGGE

When will they begin to meet?

Mr. TENNANT

I believe to-morrow.

Mr. BILLING

(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether, seeing that the compulsion question is now practically settled, he will, in accordance with his, promise, give an early day for a Debate on the Air Service, and, if necessary, follow the course adopted in the case of Daylight Saving, and set aside next Monday for the purpose?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have had no notice of that question. If the hon. Member will put it to-morrow I will answer it.

Sir H. NORMAN

Were the terms of reference published?

Mr. TENNANT

Yes; they are in the OFFICIAL REPORT.