§ 78. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will recommend the adoption of a different title for his Department with a view to the better indication of its duties?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Sir Laming Worthington-Evans)I am not in favour of such a change. It would, I am advised, involve legislation, and the duties of the War Office are sufficiently well known to make such a change unnecessary.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINDoes my right hon. Friend not think that the title is a trifle bellicose in these Lugano days?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI hope not, and I hope that not many people think so.