HC Deb 21 March 1918 vol 104 c1181W
Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can, state the names and the terms of reference of the Committee to be appointed to inquire into the extent of the increase in the cost of living during the War?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have appointed a Committee with the following terms of reference

"To inquire into and report upon (i.) the actual increase since June, 1914, in the cost of living to the working classes, and (ii.) any counterbalancing factors (apart from increases of wages) which may have arisen under war conditions."

The Committee is constituted as follows:

  • Lord Sumner (Chairman).
  • Professor Sir W. J. Ashley.
  • Professor A. L. Bowley.
  • Mr. W. Coggan, O.B.E.
  • Mrs. Knowles, D.Litt.
  • Mr. J. J. Mallon.
  • Mrs. Pember Reeves.
  • Mr. Newton E. Smith.