§ 46. Mr. Walkdenasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he has considered the advisability of promoting legislation to amend the Regulation of Forces Act, 1871, in such manner as would enable the Government immediately to take control of the means of transport by road, water, and air in the event of an impending outbreak of war, as was done with the railways on the night of 4th August, 1914?
§ Sir T. InskipThe question raised by the hon. Member is at present engaging the attention of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. WalkdenWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the appointment of an appropriate committee of experts, as was done in the case of the railways?
§ Sir T. InskipThat: is a question that will be considered in connection with the details of any decision that is arrived at.