HC Deb 01 November 1916 vol 86 cc1719-20
80. Mr. HAZLETON

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the multiplication of Government Departments, Committees, and Offices and the official staff changes necessitated by. the War, he will, for the convenience of the public, arrange for the issue of a monthly official list of all such Departments, Committees, and Offices, giving their addresses and the names of the Ministers, secretaries, or chief officials connected with them?

The PRIME MINISTER

A list of I Public Departments, showing the names of Ministers, heads of Departments, and their private secretaries, is compiled by the Stationery Office three times a year. It would not be practicable to revise the list more frequently. With regard to Committees, I must refer my hon. Friend to my reply of the 19th October to the hon. Member for West Down. I will see if I can bring the list therein referred to more up to date.

Mr. HAZLETON

Will the right hon. Gentleman arrange to have it published with the others that are published?

The PRIME MINISTER

I will consider that.

Mr. HOGGE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Government have never published the names of the members at all?

The PRIME MINISTER

Is that so?