§ 52. Sir JOHN MARRIOTTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now in a position to inform the House when the Report of the Meston Committee on Exchequer Grants may be expected?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI have consulted the Chairman of the Committee, and hope that he will be in a position to report before the House rises.
§ Sir J. MARRIOTTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Committee was appointed in May, 1922, and that it held its last sitting in March, 1923?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI am aware of that fact. I am aware also of the fact that the proceedings were interrupted by two General Elections, but, as I said in reply to the question, I have seen the Chairman of the Committee, and it is hoped before the House rises, that it will be possible to present the Report.