49. Captain A. EVANSasked the Prime Minister when the Committee, which was appointed in March, 1924, to consider and report on the National Debt and on the incidence of existing taxation, with special reference to their effect on trade, industry, employment, and national credit, is expected to make its Report?
Mr. GUINNESSI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Ilford on the 15th July.
§ Mr. W. THORNECan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Government will consider the advisability of liquidating the major part of the National Debt?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise out of the Question.