HC Deb 13 August 1919 vol 119 c1552

For the purpose of improving the means of, and the facilities for, locomotion and transport, it shall be lawful for His Majesty to appoint a Minister of Ways and Communications (hereinafter referred to as the Minister), who shall hold office during His Majesty's pleasure.

Lords Amendment:

Leave out the words "Ways and Communications," and insert instead thereof the word "Transport."—Agreed to.