HC Deb 30 July 1941 vol 373 cc1394-5
45. Mr. Denman

asked the Prime Minister, to whom Questions relating to long-term planning policy, for which the Minister of Works and Buildings is responsible as chairman of a council of Ministers, should be addressed in this House?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill)

The formulation of long-term planning policy in the sphere of physical reconstruction is the responsibility of my Noble Friend, Lord Reith, who has arranged that Questions on this subject in this House shall be answered on his behalf by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings.