§ 53. Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the question of giving the consumer a direct representation upon the Coal Commission now sitting; and whether he will receive a small deputation from the People's League to submit the claims of the consumer for direct representation on all Commissions and inquiries affecting the prices of staple commodities?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs I have already said in the House, that it is not possible to make any change in the personnel of the Commission at the present time, I do not think that any useful purpose would be served in adopting the suggestion contained in the last part of the question.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWhat is this People's League?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have only seen an advertisement of it. Perhaps that will inform the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYI will send the right hon. Gentleman a full prospectus and a form of subscription.