HC Deb 14 July 1919 vol 118 c21
42. Mr. THOMAS GRIFFITHS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps have been taken to carry out the complete unification of the Foreign Office and Diplomatic Service outlined in the speech of the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs on 31st July last?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

A scheme on the lines of the proposals referred to by the hon. Member was completed some time ago, and is now in operation.

Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

Will the hon. Gentleman state the object of putting the Oversea Trade Department under the Board of Trade?