HC Deb 20 February 1922 vol 150 c1492
60. Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether he is making arrangements to transfer the functions of his Department to the Board of Trade in accordance with the recommendation of the Geddes Committee?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of TRANSPORT (Mr. Neal)

The proposed transfer, with the necessary incidental changes recommended, is receiving the consideration of the Government.

Mr. THOMAS

Did the hon. Gentleman's Department cause the issue of any memorandum as to the incompetency of the Committee to make such a recommendation?

Mr. MARSHALL STEVENS

Would not special legislation be necessary before a change is made?

Mr. NEAL

Yes, it would involve legislation.