§ 50. Sir BASIL PETOasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can now state the names of the members of the committee on co-operative trading and taxation; the terms of reference; and when it is anticipated the committee will commence its work?
§ Major ELLIOTSteps have already been taken with a view to setting up this Committee. It is not yet possible to make an announcement, though my hon. Friend may be assured that there will be no avoidable delay.
§ Sir B. PETOIf I put down a question a week hence will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman be able to give us the names and be able to say when the Committee will get to work?
§ Major ELLIOTI cannot promise it in a week's time, but I will discuss it with my hon. Friend.
An HON. MEMBERWill the Committee when it is appointed be encouraged to report with the least possible delay?
§ Major ELLIOTI think the Chancellor of the Exchequer would desire that they should report as promptly as they possibly can.
§ Sir W. DAVISONIs there any point which is not thoroughly well known in connection with this long-standing matter?