63. Mr. Gartlandasked the Minister of Health whether he has set up the committee to investigate the trend of population; if so, what are its terms of reference; who are its members; and whether it is open to receive evidence from outside sources?
§ Sir K. WoodThe Registrar-General is continuing and extending his investigations and researches into this matter. Consultation is also proceeding so as to secure the co-operation of the Committee recently formed under the chairmanship of Professor Carr-Saunders, and I think at the present stage this is the most useful course to adopt. I will from time to time inform the House of the progress made in this important matter.
§ Mr. G. GriffithsIs it not possible to put a few bachelors from the other side of the House on this Committee?
§ Mr. MarkhamIs the Committee also to consider the question of emigration from this country to the Dominions?
§ Sir K. WoodI will inquire about that.