§ Mr. STURROCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has appointed a Committee to advise him in reference to the policy of the Government towards British institutions which are promoting British interests in foreign countries; whether any official statement can be made as to the functions of the Committee; whether it is intended to be of a permanent character; and whether any estimate has been made as to its cost?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe purpose of the Committee to which the hon. Member refers is to advise the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on the best methods of fostering a spirit of unity and common action among British communities abroad and of making British aims known to and appreciated by foreign nations. As soon as the Committee has submitted its Report to the Secretary of State, it will be dissolved. The members of the Committee receive no payment, and no cost to public funds has been involved by its appointment.