asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the serious overlapping occurring in the provision of the various health and public welfare services, he will appoint a Committee of Inquiry in order that by means of better co-ordination more satisfactory services can be secured in return for the expenditure incurred by the Ministries of Health, Pensions, and Labour, the Boards of Education and Trade, and the Home Office, in these matters?

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Lincoln on the 7th March last.

Can the hon. Gentleman call the Prime Minister's attention to the fact that this matter has been deferred for some years now, and is it not possible to expedite a decision?

The hon. Member must be aware that there is a Committee sitting at the present time.