§ Earl WINTERTONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether an expert adviser was appointed by the Treasury to assist in drafting the land clauses of the Finance Bill; and, if so, what was the name of the person in question and what were his qualifications for the office?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe Bill was drafted by the Parliamentary draftsman, and my right hon. Friend took such advice in regard to Part I as seemed to him to be necessary.