§ 46. Mr. MANDERasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that since the War there has been a net increase of 13 in the number of Government offices, and that upwards of 90 Members of the House of Commons are in some way dependent upon or connected with the Government, he will consider the advisability of appointing a committee representing all parties to see 2479 how far agreement can be reached in making a reduction in the number of Government offices in certain Departments?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.