§ 49. Mr. Lyonsasked the Prime Minister whether it is his intention to make an early statement on the progress of the rearmament programme?
§ The Prime MinisterNo doubt the House will desire to have such a statement, and the most convenient opportunity would arise during a Debate on Defence as a whole.
Mr. AlexanderAre the Government contemplating a substantial alteration in the armaments programme announced last year, and, if so, will the Prime Minister consider circulating a White Paper?
§ The Prime MinisterThe question on the Order Paper is whether I will make an early statement on the progress of the rearmament programme.
§ Mr. LawsonWill the Prime Minister give the House any real information? The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence never gives the House any information.
§ Mr. ChurchillCan the Prime Minister say when he thinks a Debate on the general topic of Defence is likely to be open to the House?
§ The Prime MinisterI suppose it will be when the Estimates are out.