§ 70. Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if His Majesty's Government has considered the Report of the Committee dealing with the co-ordination of the technical services of the Navy, Army and Air Force; if so, will he state what action, if any, is proposed as a result; and what opportunity will be given for such proposals to be considered and discussed by the House?
§ Mr. GWYNNEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and steps are being taken, particularly by the establishment of interdepartmental technical committees, to carry out the necessary detailed measures of co-ordination. With regard to the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply which my hon. Friend gave him on the 22nd March, to the effect that it was not proposed to publish the Report of the Committee.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEAre we to understand that this most vital decision with regard to some technical questions is being already acted upon without any report being made to this House or any opportunity being given for its discussion?
§ Mr. GWYNNEYes, Sir; it is a matter for the Cabinet.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNCan the hon. Gentleman say why it was considered inadvisable to publish the particulars?
§ Mr. GWYNNEBecause it is not usual in cases of this kind, and there is no intention of departing from what is usual.