49. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that a Supplementary Estimate of more than £26,000,000 has been presented to the House in respect of increased salaries and other advantages to those engaged in the getting of coal; whether an opportunity to debate this Estimate will be afforded in the near future; and will the Estimate be taken in Committee of the Whole House or by a Standing Committee?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Estimate has been presented to the House in the usual way, and has been referred to the Standing Committee.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI should think that is the probable meaning.