HC Deb 26 May 1919 vol 116 cc829-30
58. Colonel GRETTON

asked the Prime Minister if he will give the names of the gentleman forming the Committee to advise the War Cabinet on the subject of the control of the liquor trade?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It has never been the custom and I do not think it would be right to give the names of a Cabinet Committee of this kind.

Colonel GRETTON

Do I understand that this Committee consists exclusively of members of the Cabinet, or are there members of the Central Control Board on it?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot say offhand, but I understand that it is a Committee of members of the Government, though I am not quite sure that some members of the Central Control Board may not be on it.

Mr. BILLING

Is it not a fact that it is principally composed of Nonconformist supporters of the Prime Minister?