48. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether the War Cabinet has now come to a decision as to the future of the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic)?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe answer is in the negative.
Major NEWMANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have had that same answer given to me for the last two or three months?
§ Mr. SHORTTYes, Sir, I believe that is so.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYIn view of the admitted fact that this Board was brought into existence purely as a war staff in connection with the Ministry of Munitions and the fact that peace is said to be approaching, should it not now be automatically dissolved?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe matter is under the consideration of the Government.
§ Sir E. CARSONDoes the Government ever make up its mind and give a decision upon anything?
§ Mr. BILLINGIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the activities of this Board are causing more unrest in this country than Bolshevism?
Major NEWMANWill the right hon. Gentleman say what Ministry is in charge of this Board? [Hon. Members: "Answer!"]