HC Deb 08 May 1919 vol 115 cc1100-1
59. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Prime Minister if the Ministry of National Service is still in existence; what duties they are now carrying out; and if it is proposed to continue this Department or combine it with some other Ministry?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of NATIONAL SERVICE (Mr. Beck)

I have been asked to reply to this question. The Ministry of National Service is still in existence, but the staff has been reduced from 15,124 at 11th November to 286 as at 1st May. The officials still retained are all at headquarters and are employed mainly on winding up the accounts of the Ministry. When this work is completed the Ministry will be dissolved.

Sir C. HENRY

Could the hon. Gentleman say when the Ministry is likely to vacate the Windsor Hotel?

Mr. BECK

That is not a question for me, but for those who regulate Government accommodation.

Lieutenant-Colonel A. MURRAY

Is there still enough work at the Ministry for an Under-Secretary?