HC Deb 28 March 1917 vol 92 c421
55. Mr. ROWNTREE

asked whether the Imperial Cabinet now sitting is an executive body or, like the Imperial Conference, only consultative?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Imperial War Cabinet is both an executive and a consultative body, its functions being regulated by the nature of the subject under discussion.

Mr. MORRELL

What is its real relation to the War Cabinet, of which the right hon. Gentleman is a member? Is it superior or is it subordinate?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It is rather difficult and not very advisable to attempt to define relations which are entirely friendly, and in regard to which there are no controversies.

Mr. LYNCH

Will the right hon. Gentleman indicate what are the relations between the War Cabinet and the Imperial Conference, and whether the same subjects are presented for discussion?