§ 48. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Prime Minister whether he has considered, in the interests of economy, the establishment of a single Ministry of National Defence; and what has been his decision?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis subject has been discussed frequently, but there is no concensus of well informed opinion regarding its financial or other results. Wherever co-ordination is possible, it is being pursued.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEWill the Prime Minister say if the Government are taking any steps whatever in the interests of economy?
§ Mr. AYLESDoes not the Prime Minister think that the interests of economy would be much better served by the abolition of the Defence Services?