§ 8. Major YERBURGHasked the Minister of Pensions how many of the new advisory councils it is proposed to set up; how these councils are constituted; what are their exact functions: and what proportion of ex-service men it is proposed to appoint to each council?
Mr. ROBERTSIt is proposed to establish eight of these councils composed of representatives of war pensions committees, disabled ex-service officers and men, and such other persons as I may appoint. The total membership of the councils will vary, but in every case there will be at least five representatives of ex-service organisations. The councils will consider reports of various kinds upon the work of the Ministry, and it 561 will be open to them to make recommendations to me on matters of policy or administration.
§ Mr. STURROCKWill Members of this House be represented on these councils as in the case of the old councils?