§ Mr. PEMBERTON BILLINGasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has received a Report as to the progress and recommendations, if any, of the Commercial and Industrial Policy Committee; how many sittings this Committee has held within the last six months; whether any changes have been made in the personnel of this Committee during this period; what is the annual cost to the State of this Committee, including 610W salaries, rent, rates, taxes, printing, posting, and stationery; and whether this Committee is to be continued?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Commercial and Industrial Policy Committee held eight meetings in the period from 12th July to its final neeting on 8th November, and has now presented its final Report. No expenditure in connection with it is, therefore, now being incurred.