§ 48. Mr. GODFREY LOCKER-LAMPSONasked what Minister of the Crown will, after the passing of the Government of Ireland Bill, answer questions relating to Ireland in the British House of Commons?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs I have stated before, there will be a Minister in this House answerable for Ireland: it is impossible as yet to say what will be his precise designation.
§ Viscount HELMSLEYWhen does the right hon. Gentleman propose to determine who is to be the Minister who is to answer these questions?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think when the Bill comes into operation.
§ Mr. MOOREWill the existence and the duties of this Minister be provided for by legislation, and, if so, why is there no such legislation in the Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not think it is necessary to provide by legislation.
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, but it is quite possible that a Minister already in existence may be charged with the duty.