HC Deb 28 July 1938 vol 338 cc3333-4W
Mr. Foot

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will announce the names of the persons who are to serve upon the committee inquiring into the imposition of penalties by marketing boards; and whether it is intended that the committee shall hold its sittings in public?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

The following is the membership of the Departmental Committee, which has now been appointed by Treasury Minute:

  • The Right Hon. The Viscount Falmouth (Chairman).
  • John Cameron, Esq., K.C.
  • The Hon. and Gallant Member for Petersfield (Sir R. Dorman-Smith).
  • Sir Henry Fountain, K.C.M.G., C.B.
  • The Hon. Member for the Park Division of Sheffield (Mr. Lathan).
  • Richard O'Sullivan, Esq., K.C.
  • The Hon. and Gallant Member for Caernarvonshire (Major Owen).

As regards the second part of the question, it will be for the Committee to decide whether any of its sittings shall be held in public.