§ 5. Mr. Silvermanasked the Minister of Economic Warfare when, and why, Mr. Francis Rodd was entrusted with duties by his Ministry in connection with Spain and African affairs?
§ The Minister of Economic Warfare (Mr. Dalton)Mr. Rodd resigned from the Ministry of Economic Warfare on 3rd June, in order to take up a commission in the Army. He was never entrusted by me with any duties in connection either with Spanish or African affairs.