HC Deb 07 July 1919 vol 117 cc1372-3
9. Sir ROBERT NEWMAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government have arrived, or are likely to shortly arrive, at a decision respecting the question of the establishment of a Ministry of Commerce?

Sir A. GEDDES

The Board of Trade is now being developed to perform all the functions which would appertain to a Ministry of Commerce. Whether it be desirable to change the title of the Department or not is under consideration.