HC Deb 03 March 1927 vol 203 cc536-7
20. Sir FRANK MEYER

asked the Home Secretary whether he is yet in a position to give the names of the members of the Departmental Committee which he has undertaken to appoint to inquire into the Shops Acts, 1920 and 1921?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I have not Yet received replies from all of those to whom I have sent invitations to serve on this Committee, but I hope to be in a position to announce its composition in a few days.

Sir F. MEYER

Does the right hon. Gentleman appreciate the fact that if here is much more delay in setting up his Committee, it will make it more difficult to carry into effect any recommendations which the Committee make?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I know all the difficulties and perhaps my hon. Friend does not realise the difficulty of getting members to answer letters quickly and to say "Yes" or "No"

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