HC Deb 29 May 1940 vol 361 c535
35. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister what change there is to be in the functions hitherto performed by Sir Horace Wilson, other than those officially belonging to the Permanent Secretary ship of the Treasury?

Mr. Attlee

Sir Horace Wilson will perform the regular normal functions belonging to the Permanent Secretary of the Treasury.

Mr. Mander

Do I understand from that reply that he will not be personal adviser, to the Prime Minister?

Mr. Lyons

Is it not a fact that this officer was only obeying instructions given to him by a Minister?

Mr. Attlee

All civil servants carry out orders given to them by Ministers and Ministers are responsible for their acts.