§ 50. Sir E. RUGGLES-BRISEasked the Prime Minister whether any sub-committee of the Cabinet has been appointed to co-ordinate policy in regard to the forthcoming revision of the trade agreements with foreign countries, and also the Ottawa Agreements, with a. view to safeguarding adequately the position of the home agricultural industry?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThere is the closest possible collaboration between the Ministers directly concerned with these questions. The ultimate responsibility for co-ordination of policy must of course rest with the Cabinet as a whole.
§ Sir E. RUGGLES-BRISEIn view of the great importance of this matter will the right hon. Gentleman consider the necessity of setting up a sub-committee or some other committee?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think we have all the co-ordination necessary for the purpose.