§ 45. Mr. Boothbyasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, in view of the decision to increase the Territorial Army, the question of a Ministry of Supply is being re-examined by His Majesty's Government?
§ 46. Major Stourtonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in view of the recent decision of His Majesty's Government to double the strength of the Territorial Army, what steps he proposes to take to ensure priority of orders for the delivery of the necessary materials, arms and equipment with adequate dispatch?
§ The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Mr. W. S. Morrison)The matters referred, to in the questions are amongst those to which attention is being given by His Majesty's Government, as stated by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 29th March.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherMay I ask whether this review of the position is being undertaken by some special body set up for that purpose, especially in view of the statement of the Secretary of State for War that the equipment of the Army cannot achieve maximum efficiency under the existing organisation?
§ Mr. MorrisonA decision of this kind is a matter for His Majesty's Government, and it is for that body that the review is being made.