asked the Minister for Finance if he will enumerate and name, stating the purpose and function of each one, the several advisory or consultative councils, commissions, committees and similar bodies appointed by him since 1st June, 1954.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Advisory Councils and Similar Bodies: Finance.
Major de Valera
The following voluntary committees have been established by me since 1st June, 1954:—
(1) A Savings Committee the purpose of which is to organise in cooperation with the various interests and sections of the community a campaign for the promotion of savings, and
(2) Capital Investment Advisory Committee. The terms of reference of this committee are to consider and advise, with full regard to the needs and interests of the national economy, on the volume of public investment from time to time desirable, the general order of priority appropriate for the various investment projects, and the manner in which such projects should be financed.
I hope Deputy MacEntee heard the word "voluntary" there?
I know that they require staff.