47. Colonel A. Evansasked the Prime Minister whether, with a view to expediting decisions during the present emergency, he will authorise Secretaries of State and Ministers personally to approve all Departmental recommendations for appointments and necessary additions to their staffs, whether in excess of authorised establishments or not, without reference to the Treasury?
§ Mr. AttleeNo, Sir, I do not think any change is needed in the existing arrangements, under which there is full and speedy co-operation on staffing questions between the Departments and the Treasury.
Colonel EvansIs my right hon. Friend entirely satisfied that there is a speed-up in these matters at the present time?
§ Mr. AttleeAs far as I am aware, but if the hon. and gallant Gentleman has any instances to the contrary, perhaps he will let me know.