HC Deb 06 February 1940 vol 357 c24
48. Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that there has been no Debate on health Estimates in the House since July, 1936, and that there has been wide criticism of certain measures taken by the Ministry in recent times and that its expenditure is mounting progressively, he will arrange for the Debate at an early date of those Estimates?

The Prime Minister

I would remind my hon. Friend that the Estimates of the Ministry of Health were debated in the House in June, 1937, and that particular aspects of the Ministry's activities have been the subject of Debate on numerous occasions since that date. The Estimates for 1940 will shortly be presented and opportunities will occur in the normal course of business for the consideration of the Votes of the Ministry of Health.

Sir Francis Fremantle

If the Opposition do not care to call for a day for the discussion of the Ministry of Health Estimates, cannot others with a better idea of what is required call for such Estimates?

The Prime Minister

I believe that my hon. Friend has had a Motion on the subject discussed.