John George Diefenbaker (Prime Minister)
Progressive Conservative
Right Hon. J. G. Diefenbaker (Prime Minister) moved:
That the standing committees of this house be severally empowered to examine and inquire into all such matters and things as may be referred to them by the house; and to report from time to time their observations and opinions thereon, with power to send for persons, papers and records.
Subtopic: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Sub-subtopic: POWERS OF COMMITTEES