§ 49. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether it is intended to set up any form of committee of inquiry to study the question of the reform of the House of Lords; if so, what will be the composition of such Committee or other body; when it will be set up or appointed; and what will be the terms of reference?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Government fully realise the importance of this subject, and I propose to set up a Cabinet Committee to examine the question.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYCan the right hon. Gentleman say what will be the terms of reference?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt is a Cabinet Committee.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYI beg the right hon. Gentleman's pardon.
Captain BENNWill the inquiry be into the powers of the other House as well as the composition of the other House?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is quite possible, but we have not decided.
§ Mr. STEPHENWill they consider the abolition of the other House?