§ 43. Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Minister of Munitions whether, as a result of the organisation of his Department, he is now in a position to say that he possesses all the powers he feels may be necessary; and whether, in the event of further powers proving essential, he can state how these will be obtained during the forthcoming Parliamentary recess?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement which I made in the House on the introduction of the Munitions of War Supply Bill on 23rd June. Since then I have arranged with the Secretary of State for War and the First Lord of the Admiralty to take over important additional powers. The powers given by the Munitions Act are very wide, and I do not anticipate any need for strengthening or extending them.
§ 44. Mr. MACMASTERasked the Minister of Munitions who are the business men of high standing and great practical experience forming part of the staff of the Ministry of Munitions, at the central office in London, whose presence was officially announced would be a guarantee for business direction and business advice?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI propose to issue a statement of the names of the directing staff of the Ministry of Munitions as soon as it is complete.