§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the estimated monthly cost of the committees set up by the late Government; and whether it is proposed to discontinue any of them in the interests of economy?
§ Major ELLIOTThe expenses of committees are, in general, borne on Departmental Votes. I am not, therefore, in a position to furnish the estimate desired. The question whether a committee should be discontinued is, in each case, a matter for Departmental consideration. If my hon. Friend has a particular committee in mind, he will no doubt address an inquiry to the Minister concerned.