HC Deb 19 April 1917 vol 92 c1869W
Mr. HAZLETON

asked the Minister of Munitions whether he will appoint any Irish representatives on the Committee set up to deal with the development of minerals, other than coal and iron ores, likely to be of special value for the War?

Sir W. EVANS

The Advisory Committee is a technical body chosen without any regard to special representation of particular portions of the United Kingdom, but solely for their professional qualifications.