§ 39. Mr. Shinwellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the National Economic Development Council have terms of reference which enable the members to consider reasons for the rise in the cost of living and the relation between the cost of living to wages and profits.
§ Mr. BrookeIt is open to the Council to consider any subject which they think relevant to the economic performance of the nation and in particular to its rate of sound growth.
Dr. Bennettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now state what arrangements are being made by the National Economic Development Council to consult suitable representatives of science and technology to advise as to the extent to which science and technology can be used more effectively in developing the economic potential of the country.
§ Sir E. BoyleI am not yet in a position to add to the answer given on 13th February.