Sir MONTAGUE BARLOWasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that 302 Members of Parliament of all parties have signified in writing their approval of the proposal that a Select Committee of the House of Commons should be constituted of all parties to deal with pensions; and whether he can take steps to see that such a Select Committee of this House be forthwith constituted to deal with pensions and allowances and similar matters, or to grant a day for the discussion of the proposal?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and as this indicates a widespread desire for such a discussion, if my hon. Friend will put the question again at the beginning of next week, I shall be able to say definitely whether it is possible to arrange it.