§ 46. Mr. Stokesasked the Prime Minister whether he will consider arranging for each Defence Minister to give in formation concerning the operational activities of his own branch of the Fighting Services, thereby enabling Supplementary Questions to be put to, and answered by, the Minister immediately concerned?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. StokesHas the Prime Minister noticed the increasing practice of the Minister of Defence answering for all three Service Departments, and. does he appreciate that this does not suit the convenience of hon. Members who can only expect to get adequate replies to Supplementary Questions from a Minister who has detailed information at his disposal?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir; 1 do not take that view.