HC Deb 15 September 1931 vol 256 cc671-2
23. Mr. MANDER

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the defence services are represented in Parliament by eight Ministers and the Ministry of Health by only two, he will consider the advisability of decreasing the representation of the former?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

My hon. Friend will observe that two Ministers ordinarily appointed to represent the Defence Services in Parliament have not been appointed by the present Government. I would also remind my hon. Friend that there are three distinct Departments included in the Defence Services.

Mr. MANDER

Will the Prime Minister endeavour to make this arrangement permanent, if necessary by legislation?

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