HC Deb 05 August 1925 vol 187 c1352
45. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSON

asked the Prime Minister whether he has yet appointed the departmental committee to inquire into the possibility of finding a satisfactory formula for the basis of grants in aid of rates for necessitous areas where unemployment is abnormal, and, if so, will he state the personnel and the terms of reference?

The PRIME MINISTER

Steps are now being taken to appoint this committee, but I am not yet in a position to announce the personnel and terms of reference.

Mr. THOMSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make an announcement before the House rises?

The PRIME MINISTER

I hope so. We are trying now to get the personnel together.