§ 41. Mr. G. TERRELLasked the Prime Minister if he can furnish a list and the particulars of the different Government Departments which were created during the War as war Departments or Departments of control, and which still exist and exercise control over imports, industry, and necessaries of life; and if he can state when it is proposed to close them down?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Departments which appear to answer the description in my hon. Friend's question comprise the following:—
I am unable to state by what date it may be possible to close down these Departments, which must depend upon circumstances.
- Central Control Board.
- Ministry of Food.
- Ministry of Munitions.
- Royal Commission on Sugar Supplies.
- Ministry of Shipping.
- Board of Trade (Coal Mines Department).
§ Mr. TERRELLWould the right hon. Gentleman agree to a small committee being set up to examine as to whether these Departments could now be closed down?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will consider that.
§ Mr. TERRELLMay I repeat that question this day week?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes.