§ 25. Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Minister of Munitions if he has now constituted his staff; and whether all the munitions committees in the provinces and in London are in working order?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe staff of the Ministry is in process of being constituted. Further additions to it will no doubt have to be made. A number of munitions committees in London and the provinces are in working order and others are in course of formation.
§ Mr. MACMASTERCan the hon. Gentleman say whether there is included in the staff a number of experienced business men, in accordance with the promise made when the Bill was explained by the Home Secretary?
§ Dr. ADDISONA very large number of most experienced business men are on the staff.
§ Mr. MACMASTERAt the central office in London?
§ Dr. ADDISONAt the central office.