§ Mr. SUMMERBELLasked the Secretary of the Treasury if he can state the terms of reference of the Committee recently appointed in regard to the work of His Majesty's Customs?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe terms of reference are: To consider the conditions under which the amalgamation of the Customs and Excise Departments, rendered necessary by the Finance Act of 1908, can best be carried out with regard to the particular classes of officers affected by such amalgamation.