Oral Answers to Questions — House of Commons (Specialist Committees)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 November 1966.

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Photo of Mr Willie Hamilton Mr Willie Hamilton , Fife West 12:00, 3 November 1966

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the progress made with the leaders of Her Majesty's Opposition on discussions concerning the establishment of specialist committees of the House.

Photo of Mr Harold Wilson Mr Harold Wilson , Huyton

I would ask my hon. Friend to await the statement I foreshadowed in answering a similar Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Woolwich, West (Mr. Hamling) last Tuesday.

Photo of Mr Willie Hamilton Mr Willie Hamilton , Fife West

Meanwhile, would my right hon. Friend say whether the Government expect that this Committee will be in operation, fully staffed and equipped with technical assistance before the end of this Session?

Photo of Mr Harold Wilson Mr Harold Wilson , Huyton

I think that my hon. Friend had better await the statement which I have promised for this month. I hope that the House will be able to proceed very speedily after the statement has been made.