asked the prime Minister whether the Committee to inquire into the withheld retired pay of naval officers has yet reported; and whether he can make any statement?

I have been asked to reply. The Report has just been received, and I am afraid my Noble Friend has not yet had an opportunity of reading it.

Will the hon. Gentleman be prepared to give a considered answer on this subject on Thursday next in the course of the discussion?

I hope so.

Will there be an opportunity of discusing the Report?

The Report will he laid on the Table.