§ 45. Mr. AYLESasked the Prime Minister whether any agreement has been come to with regard to the constitution of the Committee of Inquiry into the question of Home Rule for Scotland, Wales, and England, and the date when they will commence their work?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. J. Ramsay MacDonald)This matter is being 2190 dealt with, but a little time must elapse before the Government are in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. MACPHERSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether this will be a Committee of this House or a Joint Committee of the two Houses?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is one of the matters which is under consideration. There is a great deal to be said for this House and a great deal to be said for the other.
§ Mr. STURROCKIs it the intention of the Government to place the whole subject of devolution back to where it stood before the Lowther Committee sat and reported most valuably upon it?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is one of the matters under consideration.
§ Mr. AYLESIf I put a question down in a fortnight's time, has the Prime Minister any hopes of being able to give a definite answer then?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, I think that will be all right.
§ Mr. PRINGLECan the right hon. Gentleman say what good he expects this Committee to do?
§ The PRIME MINISTERTo clear the air.