§ 46. Mr. BECKETTasked the Prime Minister what the composition and numbers of the new Economic Council will be; whether any appointments have yet been made; and, if so, what they are?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)As regards the first part of the question, I must ask my hon. Friend 612 to await the White Paper which I have promised. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. BECKETTAre the statements that have been made as to the appointment of officials incorrect?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIf any statements have been made that officials have been appointed, they are incorrect. I have not seen them.
§ Mr. BRACKENHave any representations been made by the Trade Union Congress against one of the gentlemen selected?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThere is not the shadow of foundation for such a statement, and this is the first that I have heard of it.
§ Mr. BECKETTIs the Prime Minister aware that the appointment of a joint secretariat has been announced in the whole of the Press?