§ Mr. BILLINGasked the Prime Minister whether, during the years 1915, 1916, and 848W 1917, the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) paid any compensation under the order for compulsory closing of public houses within certain hours to licence holders; and whether any compensation has been paid since that date?
§ Mr. FISHERI have been asked to reply to this question. The answer is in the negative.
§ Captain BOWYERasked the Prime Minister whether the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic) has appointed a number of advisory committees which are engaged in making inquiries in different parts of the country in respect of the licensing trade; if so, what are the precise duties of these advisory committees; and what public expenditure is being incurred in connection with them?
§ Mr. FISHERI have been asked to reply to this question. The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The rest of the question does not arise.