HC Deb 16 January 1940 vol 356 cc18-9
30. Mr. Mander

asked 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 Minister

I 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. Mander

Cannot the Prime Minister receive representations from the Association of British Chambers of Commerce and other bodies, and would not the present reconstruction of the Government provide a suitable opportunity for making this change?

The Prime Minister

The answer to the first question is, Yes; and to the second. No.

Mr. Mander

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.