§ 30. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether he is now able to make a statement with reference to the appointment of a member of the War Cabinet as Minister of Economic Co-ordination, with responsibility for all the economic activities of the Government in furtherance of the war?
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to him on the 7th December last, to which I have nothing to add.
§ Mr. ManderCannot the Prime Minister receive representations from the Association of British Chambers of Commerce and other bodies, and would not the 19 present reconstruction of the Government provide a suitable opportunity for making this change?
§ The Prime MinisterThe answer to the first question is, Yes; and to the second. No.
§ Mr. ManderIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.