§ 41. Mr. Stokesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will state the names of the International Tin Committee; and also the connection of any of them with the tin trade.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Colonel Oliver Stanley)As the answer is rather long I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. StokesMight I ask whether any Member of Parliament is on this Committee?
§ Colonel StanleyNo Member of our Parliament. I am not sure whether some of the foreign representatives are members of their Parliaments.
§ Mr. StokesMight I ask whether the right hon. and gallant Gentleman expects reinforcements from the Treasury Bench to this Committee when the present Government lose office?
§ Colonel StanleyI would not speculate on such a remote future.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The membership of the International Tin Committee is as follows: