Mr. WEBB:

I am very glad to reply to my hon. Friend. In order to make it quite clear, may I say that so far as I know the Government do not propose to make this in any sense a party Committee. It will not be a question of nominating Members from each side. I do not hesitate to say that some steps will take place through the usual channels, and we shall certainly consult the Mover and Seconder. The Government must be responsible for the form of the Committee and for the Terms of Reference, but they will certainly take into the fullest consideration the desire that the Committee shall be one which will command the confidence of the House.