§ 52. Sir JOHN MARRIOTTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the length of time which has elapsed since the appointment of the Meston Committee; whether it has now reported; and, if not, when the Report may be expected?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am aware of the length of time which has elapsed since the Committee's appointment. I have lately seen the Chairman, and he informs me that he hopes to be able to report during the present Session.
§ Sir J. MARRIOTTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that his predecessor expressed a hope in July last that a similar report would be presented before the Summer Recess, but it was not so presented, and that in August he suggested it might be presented before October?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMany unexpected circumstances interrupted the course of things last year.