§ 33. Captain W. BENNasked the Lord Privy Seal whether his attention has been called to the resolution of the Federation of British Industries asking for the appointment of some Committee to continue the work of the Geddes Committee; and whether he would favourably consider the appointment of a Committee of this House for the purpose?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI do not think a Committee of the House is the best machinery for this particular work; but the Chancellor of the Exchequer is considering what steps are likely to be most effective to accelerate the reduction of expenditure.
§ Captain BENNDoes the Government propose to appoint some extra Parliamentary Committee of the Geddes type, with a view to carrying on the work?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am not in a position to make any proposal at present. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is considering the matter.