§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Home Secretary the proportions of the personnel of Royal Commissions and other committees appointed by the present Government whose permanent residences are in London and the provinces, respectively; and whether he will bear in mind, in making future appointments, territorial as well as other considerations?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAThe information referred to in the first part of the question is not available, and could not be obtained without a disproportionate expenditure of time and labour. As regards the second part of the question, the hon. Member may rest assured that in selecting personnel all relevant considerations, including territorial considerations where appropriate, will be borne in mind, the objective in each particular case being the appointment of 1033W a committee composed so as to promise the very best possible guidance on the subject referred to the committee.