HC Deb 03 August 1910 vol 19 cc2756-7W
Mr. NANNETTI

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether a decision has yet been arrived at as to the name of the secretary to the Committee of Inquiry into the grievances complained of by the ordnance workers of the country; and, if so, will he give his name to the House?

Sir EDWARD STRACHEY

The Board propose to appoint Mr. H. Gilbert, who has for some time past been employed in the Labour Department of the Board of Trade, to act as secretary to the committee.

Mr. NANNETTI

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether the question of appointing a representative from Ireland on the Committee of Inquiry has yet been decided; and, if so, will be state to the House the name of the person appointed.

Sir EDWARD STRACHEY

My Noble Friend, the President of the Board has given very full consideration to the suggestion of my hon. Friend, but he regrets that he is unable to adopt it.