§ 56. Mr. Simmondsasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence what positions or offices are now held by Lord Weir in connection with the rearmament scheme?
§ Sir T. InskipAs stated in the reply given to the hon. Member for Bassetlaw (Mr. Bellenger) on 11th November, 1936, Lord Weir acts in an advisory capacity to the Air Ministry in regard to questions of policy associated with supply, production and industry, in connection with the scheme of Air Force expansion. In addition, as indicated in paragraph 46 of the Statement relating to Defence issued as Command Paper No. 5107 of 1936, Lord Weir is a member of the Defence Policy and Requirements Committee which advises the Government on the rearmament scheme as a whole.
§ Mr. SimmondsAre we to understand that Lord Weir still holds all those positions?
§ Sir T. InskipCertainly.
§ Mr. A. V. AlexanderIs his position as official adviser a salaried position?
§ Sir T. InskipNo, Sir.