§ 49. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Prime Minister if he can state the name 801 of the chairman of the Economy Committee; and when it is expected that they will begin their deliberations?
§ 51. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether the new Economy Committee will inquire into the expenditure of the three Fighting Services; and whether the committee will have the assistance of experts?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI hope before long to make a statement about this committee, but am not yet in a position to do so.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAHas the selection of the Chairman been made or not?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat part of the answer will be given when the full answer is given.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThat is the question on the Paper. Is it not the right of a private Member to have an answer?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt is very inconvenient and difficult to give a partial statement. They are working very hard on it. No time is being lost. I propose to make a complete announcement at the earliest date.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill the statement contain the information I have asked for?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe terms of reference will cover that point.
§ Mr. MILLARIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware of the extreme urgency of the question? Is he not able to state approximately when he will be able to reply to a question if placed upon the Paper?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot. It depends on matters over which I have no control, but which I am trying to bring under control as quickly as possible.