HC Deb 12 March 1919 vol 113 c1273
45. Sir SAMUEL ROBERTS

asked the Prime Minister whether he will alter the new Standing Order as to Estimates referred to Standing Committees so as to give such Committees power to call before them officials and others as witnesses in order to explain any item or items of contemplated expenditure?

Mr. BONAR LAW (Leader of the House)

I do not think that it would be possible to make the alteration suggested.