HC Deb 19 April 1923 vol 162 cc2260-1
Mr. SHORT (by Private Notice)

asked the Minister of Health whether he is yet in a position to give the names of the members of the Committee which is being appointed to watch the prices of building materials.

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir. The Committee will be constituted as follows:

  • Sir Halford Mackinder, Chairman.
  • The hon. Member for the Hillsborough Division of Sheffield (Mr. A. V. Alexander).
  • Sir Theodore Chambers, K.B.E.
  • Sir Charles T. Ruthen.
  • Mr. R. Coppock.
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  • Mr. Stephen Fasten.
  • Mr. E. R. Eddison.
  • Mr. George Hicks.
  • Mr. J. Stanley Holmes.
  • Mr. W. T. Lancashire.
  • Lieut.-Colonel Cecil B. Levita, C.B.E., M.V.O., J.P.
  • Mr. D. Ronald (Scottish Board of Health).
  • Mr. J. Walker Smith (Ministry of Health).

Mr. SHORT

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of appointing a woman member of this Committee?

Mr. H. H. SPENCER

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of making a public statement that no public money will be granted to any trade which has rings in it?