HC Deb 20 February 1940 vol 357 c1139
45. Mr. Tomlinson

asked the Prime Minister whether he has considered the resolution from the Manchester Chamber of Commerce urging that a Minister be appointed to a seat in the War Cabinet who shall be primarily concerned with the war-time requirements of trade and industry; and what action does he propose to take in respect thereof?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

Yes, Sir. I would, however, refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made in the course of the Debate of 1st February, to which at present I have nothing to add.

Mr. Tomlinson

Is the Prime Minister aware of the strong feeling in the North that something of this kind should be done immediately?