HC Deb 05 June 1919 vol 116 cc2226-7W
Mr. CAMPBELL

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the difficulty often found in obtaining a quorum at Standing Committees and the consequent disrepute attaching to the House, steps can be taken to make it obligatory on all Members, other than Ministers or Privy Councillors, to serve on a Standing Committee and make a reasonable number of attendances?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I feel sure that the sense of duty of hon. Members renders unnecessary such drastic proposals as are suggested in the question.