HC Deb 02 October 1924 vol 177 cc304-5
26. Sir P. PILDITCH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is now prepared to recommend the House to supply an official with financial experience to assist the Estimates Committee in the examination of the Estimates?

Mr. SNOWDEN

The Government's conclusions in this matter were explained by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on the 5th March last in an answer to the right hon. Member for Cam-borne (Mr. Leif Jones), to which I would refer the hon. Member.

Sir FREDRIC WISE

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider strengthening the terms of reference of the Estimates Committee?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I have no objection to considering the matter.

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