HC Deb 14 August 1916 vol 85 c1417
78. Mr. PRINGLE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether any change has been made in the control of supplies for mechanical transport; if so, what has been the nature of the change and what results have attended it?

Mr. FORSTER

The question of the transfer of the control of supplies for mechanical transport from the War Office to the Ministry of Munitions is now under consideration, and a decision will be arrived at in the course of the next few days.

Mr. PRINGLE

Will the hon. Gentleman say whether any transfer has actually taken place?

Mr. FORSTER

I do not think it has been finally decided.

Mr. HOUSTON

Will the hon. Gentleman say what is the object of the transfer?

Mr. FORSTER

It is to organise the mode of procedure.