§ Mr. Butcherasked the Prime Minister how many Ministers outside the War Cabinet have been officially described as of Cabinet rank; what significance attaches to such a designation; and whether he will give a list of such Ministers and their salaries?
§ The Prime MinisterThere are three classes of Ministers. First, the War Cabinet, who are collectively responsible for winning the war and for all high policy. Second, Ministers at the heads of Departments who would normally be included in a peace-time Cabinet, and whose offices are therefore considered to be of "Cabinet rank." And, thirdly, the Under-Ministers of varying rank. A full list of all the Ministers concerned, and their offices, can be found in the current, official publications. A substantial reduction in their numbers must be included in the objects of a victorious peace.