HC Deb 13 June 1945 vol 411 c1642
41. Mr. Stokes

asked 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. Stokes

Might I ask whether any Member of Parliament is on this Committee?

Colonel Stanley

No Member of our Parliament. I am not sure whether some of the foreign representatives are members of their Parliaments.

Mr. Stokes

Might 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 Stanley

I would not speculate on such a remote future.

Following is the answer:

The membership of the International Tin Committee is as follows: