37. Lieut.-Colonel BELLasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the recommendations made in the Geddes Report, it is proposed to introduce a Bill at an early date to abolish the Mines Department?
Mr. YOUNGI would ask my hon. and gallant Friend to await the statement which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes to make on Wednesday with reference to the intentions of the Government regarding the recommendations of the Committee on National Expenditure.