53. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Prime Minister whether there is in existence an Eastern Committee of the War Cabinet; and its composition and terms of reference?
§ 60. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether there is an Eastern Committee of the Cabinet or of the War Cabinet; who are the members on it; for what purpose was this Committee formed; and when will there be a statement made describing its activities, with an opportunity for discussion of such activities?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThere was an Eastern Committee of the Cabinet, but it was dissolved after the Armistice, and its duties have since been carried on by Inter departmental Conferences presided over by the Acting Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.