HC Deb 25 April 1918 vol 105 c1128
Sir E. CARSON

Is it true that the President of the Air Ministry (Lord Rothermere) has resigned, and has his successor been appointed?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It is true, I regret to say, that Lord Rothermere has resigned. His successor has not yet been appointed.

Mr. PRINGLE

Can he say whether Lord Northcliffe has resigned his post on the American mission and the Ministry of Information?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have received no information to that effect, and I have no reason to anticipate it.

Mr. HOGGE

Is there any later news about Lord Beaverbrook?

Lord HUGH CECIL

Will it be a convenient course to discuss the Air Service Vote while there is no Secretary of State in office, and would it not be more convenient to withdraw it?

Mr. BONAR LAW

That obviously must be a question to be decided by those who desire to discuss it. If my Noble Lord wishes the Vote to be postponed the Government is quite willing.

Mr. PRINGLE

Is not this a decision of the War Cabinet? Must not we consider the position of General Trenchard?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The hon. Gentleman speaks as if the Government were desiring to postpone the discussion, but we wish nothing of the kind.

Lord HUGH CECIL

I did not suggest any postponement. I merely made a suggestion for the general convenience.