§ 47. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether any Members of the Government in or outside the Cabinet, and, if so, which, have been permitted to retain directorships of private limited companies; and what these companies are?
§ The Prime MinisterI have no information as to directorships in private companies held by Members of the Government. The rule regarding the holding of directorships by Ministers is well known and no permission is necessary in respect of private companies which are exempted from this rule, although, if a Minister should be in any doubt he would presumably consult me.