§ 45. Mr. CHURCHILLasked the Prime Minister whether he has yet reached a decision upon setting up a Ministry of Supply or a Ministry of Munitions in order to secure the punctual execution of the rearmament programmes now presented to Parliament?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend is reserving judgment as to this matter, pending experience of the progress attained.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLAre we then to understand that the Government are satisfied that the programmes to which Parliament has assented are, in fact, being punctually executed?
§ Sir J. SIMONI think that the answer which I have given is quite clear. If my right hon. Friend will remind himself 548 of what the Prime Minister said in the Debate on 9th March, he will see that the matter has been closely considered.