§ 19. Mr. FORRESTasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the attitude of the Government towards the proposal for the appointment of a special Commission to reduce the cost of the War Office?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe Select Committee on. Estimates has this year examined and reported upon the cost of the War Office, and I do not think that the appointment of a special Commission would serve any useful purpose.
Captain A. EVANSCan the Secretary for War say whether he is going to act on the recommendations of the Committee?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI am considering that matter.