§ 41. Major ENTWISTLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether the National Cattle Food Trade Association can be represented on the Royal Commission to investigate existing agricultural conditions; and, if not, whether permission will be granted to a representative of the association to be present during the sitting of the Commission to hear the evidence?
Sir A. BOSCAWENAs regards the first part of the question, I must refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer I gave to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for North-West Hull on the 27th ultimo. As regards the latter part of the question, the sittings of the Royal Commission are held in private. The full evidence is, however, published in instalments by His Majesty's Stationery Office. 34 Three volumes have already been published, and can be obtained by the association from any bookseller.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYIn view of the dissatisfaction felt by this very important cattle food trade, could not one of their representatives be allowed to be present to hear the evidence, under the pledge of secrecy, if required?
Sir A. BOSCAWENNo. The question of whether the meeting is private or not depends on the Commission, and not on the Board, and they have decided to hold their meetings in private.
§ Captain R. TERRELLWhen may we expect the Report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture?
§ Captain TERRELLWhat does he mean by shortly? Does he mean this year, next year, some time, or never?