§ 80. Sir Reginald Clarryasked the Secretary for Mines whether it is his intention to take the opportunity in forthcoming coal legislation dealing with coal-mining royalties also to strengthen the procedure dealing with the committees of investigation?
§ Captain CrookshankI am not in a position to say exactly what form the proposed legislation will take, but the hon. Member will be aware that legislation to strengthen the position of the committees of investigation has been promised.
§ Sir R. ClarryWill the committees of investigation have independent chairmen, and what procedure will be taken to ensure the carrying out of the decisions of the committees?
§ Captain CrookshankIndependent chairmen of legal attainments have already been appointed. As regards the second question, I made a statement in the House on 24th June last indicating the line which I had in mind. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will look that up.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsDoes the Minister suggest that all men of legal attainments are really independent?
§ Captain CrookshankI do not say anything about that.