HC Deb 29 January 1918 vol 101 cc1437-8W
Mr. BILLING

asked the Prime Minister if he has received a Report as to the progress and recommendations, if any, of the Reconstruction 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 salaries, rent, rates, taxes, printing, posting, and stationery; and whether it is proposed to continue this Committee?

Dr. ADDISON

The Reconstruction Committee was superseded by the Ministry of Reconstruction which was constituted in August last, and it has not met during the last six months.

Mr. BILLING

asked the Prime Minister if he has received a Report as to the progress and recommendations, if any, of the Labour Advisory 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 salaries, rent, rates, taxes, printing, posting, and stationery; and whether he proposes to continue this Committee?

Mr. G. ROBERTS

I have been asked to answer this question. If the hon. Member will be good enough to specify more exactly to which Labour Advisory Committee he refers, I will endeavour to obtain the information.

Mr. BILLING

asked the Prime Minister if he has received a Report as to the progress and recommendations, if any, of the Work for Prisoners of War 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 salaries, rent, rates, taxes, printing, posting, and stationery; and whether he proposes the perpetuation of this Committee?

Mr. MACPHERSON

This Committee is an advisory body, and has made arrangements for the employment of all available prisoners. Twenty-three sittings have been held during the last six months. A representative of the Ministry of National Service has recently been added. There is no cost to the State beyond the expenses of posting and stationery. It is proposed to continue the Committee.

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