§ 45. Mr. Dayasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the country's present requirements for the three Service Departments and in order to co-ordinate the supply demands of the several Departments for such purpose and avoid overlapping and competition between the Services, he will consider the appointment of a Minister of Supply so that proper priority will be observed?
§ The Prime MinisterI dealt at length with the question of a Ministry of Supply in the statement which I made in the House in the course of the Debate on Air Defence on 25th May. I have at present nothing to add to that statement.
§ Mr. DayDo I understand that the Prime Minister considers that a Minister of Supply is unnecessary?
§ The Prime MinisterThe position is exactly the same as it was then.