§ 63. Mr. MOSLEYasked the Prime Minister whether a Committee of the Cabinet, consisting of the Lord President of the Council, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the President of the Board of Education, has been formed to deal with the various questions affecting the League of Nations; and, if so, what would be the functions of this Committee?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not think it desirable to give the names and particulars of Committees of the Cabinet which are set up from time to time. It is a great mistake—it happens to get into the Press now and again—and if you answer questions about one, you have to answer about several questions. I have no particular objection to this question, but I think it is a mistake to make it a precedent.
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not know.
§ Lord R. CECILIs my right hon. Friend aware that a statement to this particular effect has already appeared in the Press?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not complaining, but it would be a great mistake to create a precedent. That is the only objection I have in this case, and not because. I have any particular objection to this question.