HC Deb 20 September 1939 vol 351 cc954-5
67 and 68. Mr. E. Smith

asked the Minister of Supply (1) whether he can now make a full statement on the policy, administration, and organisation of the Supply Ministry;

(2) whether he is aware of the great desire of all to assist in the nations' need as soon as possible, of their desire to avoid a 1914 to 1916 period, for a speeding up of the organisation of priorities in order that supplies of material can be secured for urgent needs and the maintenance of the export trade and of economic stability, of the need for local responsibility and systematic decentralisation; and what action has been, or will be, taken in this matter?

The Minister of Supply (Mr. Burgin)

I hope to be in a position to make a full statement on all these matters to-morrow, and I would ask the hon. Member to await that statement.