HC Deb 04 June 1931 vol 253 cc345-6
36. Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any statement to make to the House on the work of the Economy Committee; and what Departments have already been reviewed?

39. Mr. ALBERY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if any report has yet been received from the National Committee on Economy?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am not in a position to add to the reply given by the Prime Minister on the 20th May, 1931, to the right hon. Gentleman the Member for West Woolwich (Sir K. Wood).

Mr. TAYLOR

Has this committee taken evidence with regard to possible economies in Departments from witnesses other than officials connected with the Departments?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am afraid I cannot add anything to what I have said.

Mr. TAYLOR

Would it not be a farce if the evidence were confined to the officials of these Departments?

Sir K. WOOD

Can the hon. Gentleman kindly answer the latter part of Question No. 36, as to which Department" have already been reviewed? Surely there is no objection to making that statement?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am afraid I cannot answer that question.