HC Deb 16 December 1921 vol 149 cc278-9
49. Viscount WOLMER

asked the Prime Minister whether the attention of the Economy Committee has been directed towards the swollen staff of His Majesty's Office of Works and the increase in the cost of that Department?

Mr. YOUNG

The provisional Estimate for the Office of Works for 1922–23 has been referred to the Committee on National Expenditure in the same way as other Departmental Estimates.

Viscount WOLMER

When may the Report of this Committee be expected to be published?

Mr. YOUNG

I cannot say.

Viscount WOLMER

Why should it not he published at once?

Sir J. BUTCHER

Can the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that it will be Published?

Mr. SPEAKER

There is another question on that point.