§ 49 and 50. Major C. S. Taylorasked the Prime Minister (1) whether he has any further statement to make upon the desirability of appointing a commander 27 in-chief, having operational control of all three Services, for every theatre of operations in which British troops are engaged;
(2) whether the appointment of a commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces is contemplated; and whether discussions have taken place between His Majesty's Government and our American Allies on this subject?
§ 51 and 52. Sir T. Mooreasked the Prime Minister (1) what progress has been made in establishing unified control of the Fighting Services in each area of war operations;
(2) whether it is intended to set up a supreme war council for the general direction of the whole war effort of the United Nations; or how it is proposed to coordinate our strategic aims?
§ 55. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Prime Minister whether, owing to the success of the recent combined operation at Dieppe, he will consider the appointment of a single officer to co-ordinate and exploit the offensive spirit and determination of all branches of our Forces and those of our Allies now stationed in this country?
§ The Prime MinisterAll these Questions raise matters which are of considerable interest and which frequently engage the attention of thoughtful persons. They have often been debated in the past, and I have no doubt will be again. I have however no announcement of a special or constructive character to make upon any of them, although it is possible I may refer to some of them in the course of my speech.
§ Mr. ShinwellAre the units of the American Air Force in this country and the American troops under American control exclusively or under British control?
§ The Prime MinisterI could not answer that Question without notice.