asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement as to any conditions imposed on the right hon. Member for the City of London on his becoming a member of the Imperial Defence Committee; and whether it is intended that a Member of the Opposition shall, as a rule, have a place on this Committee?

My bon. Friend is under a misconception. The right hon. Gentleman referred to is not a member of the Committee of Imperial Defence. I invited him in January, and with much patriotism and public spirit he consented, to take part in a special inquiry in regard to which his expert knowledge and judgment will prove to be of the highest value.

Has not the Prime Minister power to invite anyone he likes to attend the Committee of Imperial Defence?

Yes, certainly.